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The Coach or the Director?

There are many who question the evolution over the past 20-25 years of the Sporting Director, Technical Director or High Performance Director in sport. Do all levels of sport need such an individual? Which organisations and programs does such a

Money Talks

In many countries football is a key part of life. Clubs are steeped in over 100 years of history. That history has seen the clubs evolve and become many things to many people. The clubs are frequently a reflection of

Is Succession the Key To Success?

For a long time now sports fans have been told that sport is now a business. It is no longer simply about the sporting contest, it is supposedly about the whole package, which falls into the business of entertainment. The

Focussing On the Wrong People?

This post is not intended to be churlish, although no doubt some will interpret it as so. On the weekend with much fanfare AFC Wrexham defeated Boreham Wood 3-1 and secured promotion back to the Football League after an absence

The Big Picture Turning Into a Self Portrait

There was a time when few sports fans or those who played knew who the CEO was of the club they supported, let alone the head of the sport they played. That was an era where often both organisations would