Trouble & Squeak

Category: Football

  • Investment Puts Side Back On Road To Success

    After a turbulent few seasons Hendy football club is well on its way to recovery. A steady transformation has been occurring lately, helped in no small part by an influx of fresh young talent, rejuvenating an aging side. Under the coaching of David Redfern, an FA level two coach, and with access to a £144,000…

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  • Coping In The Dugout – Part Two

    Welcome back, and welcome to part two. In part one we looked at the culture of a club, the treatment of its staff and the ambition and hunger of the manager. As was the case in part one, any quotes, unless otherwise noted, come from The 90-Minute Manager. The clock is ticking, let’s get back…

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  • Coping In The Dugout – Part One

    Continuing with my football related posts I have now turned my attention to the figure in the dug out. Arguably the most important, and the most difficult role in modern football, the football manager needs to be inspirational, tactically astute and calm under pressure. A book I have recently finished reading, named the 90-Minute Manager, looked…

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  • Why Liverpool Can Dare To Dream

    The dust is only just settling at Anfield after the incredible 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal, but I imagine rumours are already being whispered around Liverpool of an end to the title drought. The victory today sent a very real message to the rest of the league and was a strong signal of intent from Brendan…

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  • Manchester United: Ferguson’s Poisoned Chalice

    As much as it pains me to write about Manchester United – being a die-hard Liverpool fan – I feel that the almost, inevitable failure of David Moyes is a forgiveable topic. Whilst reading The 90-Minute Manager I stumbled across some valuable insight and historical analysis. It led to me believe that the recent below-par…

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