Brian Clough

Only the Best Will Do.

In 1987 following a second consecutive promotion from what is today Division one to the Championship this writer was fortunate to attend a celebration of the achievement with the players of Swindon Town.. At that function in conversation with one

The Demise of The Manager

Has the dawn of the coach seen the demise of the manager, and as a result impacted on teams and clubs? Football fans of all ages know the names of the great managers in the game, the likes of Sir

Time To Toughen Up?

In recent months there have been a number of coaches around the world who have come under the microscope for their methods, and in nearly every case it has been played out in public, and been very ugly. In the

Popovic Showing His Class

One of the oldest cliches in football is ‘form is temporary, class is permanent,’ yet it does have a ring of truth to it, especially when it comes to coaching. There are some coaches that are genuine leaders, and who

Hogg May Be Close to The Truth

As the future surrounding the Australian Cricket team rolls on like a soap opera, with some remarkable twists and turns the comments of former International Brad Hogg are probably comments that need to be given more contemplation. “Cricket Australia have