During their return to the Premier League last season, Wolves made a habit of preying on clubs much bigger than themselves. Portuguese coach Nuno Espírito Santo guided them to 16 points against the top six, a record bettered only by title winners Manchester City and runners up Liverpool. While Nuno’s team excelled in the championship
Given the money at stake and the size of the audience, footballers at the elite level can be forgiven for making the odd mistake. Further down the leagues, players know that failing to perform might spell the end of their professional careers. Youngsters in academies are also at risk of buckling under the weight of
Arsene Wenger’s 22-year spell in charge of Arsenal saw him lift 10 major trophies, as well as overseeing the club’s move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium. During his time in North London, he guided countless talents on their way to becoming established, world-class stars. Furthermore, the Gunners played some of the most elegant football
Before last season’s Champions League triumph with Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp hadn’t experienced a major trophy win since 2012. Despite his relative lack of silverware, the 52-year-old is widely considered to be one of the world’s best coaches. Klopp’s impact on the game stretches beyond his list of honours. His ability to improve individuals and teams
Basic organisation: Playing space divided into thirds. Goalkeeper at each end. 5v5 outfield with 1v1 in end zones and 3v3 in middle zone. Objectives: Both teams look to progress possession into the final third. When pass played into forward, 3rd man runner can move into final third to receive from the forward. 3rd
Basic organisation: Central grid from half-way line to goal. Wide areas seperated in line with the sides of penalty box. Two attacking players on first line and two on last line. One free attacker in between. One attacker in both wide areas. Three defending players on two seperate lines and a goalkeeper. Ball starts
Basic organisation: 3 players in each grid. 2 attackers and 1 defender. One attacker drops to receive possesion with back to goal. Feeder starts at the base of the grid with ball. Defender presses dropping attacker from behind. Objectives: Dropping attacker looks to receive and combine with teammate to breakthrough at opposite end,