Welcome one and all to the first issue of Football Mania Magazine, the magazine connecting the dots between trade and consumer for football fans of all ages, players at all levels, managers and coaches. We look at the highlights of the professional game through to coaching, managing and investment in Grassroots football, our Contributors are made up of Sports Journalists, Influencers within football and supported by our advertisers who bring a wealth of football knowledge and present the latest products and services to you the reader.
Inside this first issue we preview the Women’s World Cup and the chances of the Lionesses down under, a fantastic feature regarding coaching techniques has been provided by Coachmaker+ ideal for coaches at Grassroots level plus many other articles and features that may be overlooked by other magazines. We hope this issue will inspire, enlighten, a coaching guide as well as a business tool and a magazine that can be enjoyed by all generations!
Big thank you from me to all contributors we hope to meet as many of you as possible over the next few months…
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Luxurious Holiday Destinations For International Footballers
Marcus Clarke EDITOR
Chelsea Captain and England
Top 5 Away Days For The Best Fan Experience
10 Football Fun Facts
Chris Keightley
The Art Of Football
Coaches Corner
The Rise Of The Pub Shed Sports Bar
Coach Maker
Most Successful Managers Ever!
Spotlight On Laceeze
Unforgettable Moments In Football History
Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview
Growth Of The Women’s Super League
Empowering The Game: The Rise Of Women’s Football
Goalzilla: Erling Haaland
Be The Best You Can Be
Terry takes to the slopes in with wife Toni Terry. Staying Ski Resort, which is ranked areas in the world! The zero temperatures and fun apposed to the other players holiday destinations.
What Are The White Socks All The Footballers Are Wearing?
Soccer Mums: The Heroes Of Grassroots
Fuelling Football’s Future
Paul Connell CONTRIBUTORS
Ryan Murray Sports Journalist
Who Is The Real Goat?
The Evolution Of Football Tactics
Kop Art
Xxuma
Mark Harrod Ltd
Craig Bett Sports Journalist
Lara Clarke Lifestyle Journalist
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Contractually, professional football players are not permitted to take a vacation during the season, meaning they have to be available to their clubs for the vast majority of the year. However, when they do get the opportunity to take a well needed time out and break away they vacay in some of the most luxurious travel destinations round the globe. From relaxing on a yacht at sea to partying and letting loose, take a look at some of the most recent destinations chosen by these stars...
Val D’Isère Ski Resort, which is ranked one of the best ski areas in the world! The couple prefer sub zero temperatures and fun on the snow as apposed to the other players choices of holiday destinations.
Christiano Ronaldo and family took a trip to Diriyah, Riyadh Saudi Arabia for work and leisure promoting the opening of 'Tatel Restaurants'. Ronaldo says he is 'indulging in history and gastronomy' whilst taking in the stunning views and posts poolside pictures having fun in the sun with his family.
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Lionel Messi posts pictures of himself and wife Roccuzzo while soaking up the sun on private yacht which costs £8,600 a day in a sunny private island of Spain. The Argentine footballer Messi has bought a mansion in Sant Josep (Ibiza) for 11 million euros for himself and family to enjoy! With a swimming pool of 92 metres and estate with an area of just over 16,000 square metres.
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Grealish prefers to party with the likes of Wayne Linekar and friends in San Antonio, Ibiza round the poolside of 'Ocean Beach Club' where he is pictured with the owner. The England and Man City star likes to celebrate his wins in style. His girlfriend Sasha Attwood had been working in Cannes on a modelling shoot and was unable to join him in Ibiza.
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Christiano Ronaldo and family took a trip to Diriyah, Riyadh Saudi Arabia for work and leisure promoting the opening of 'Tatel Restaurants'. Ronaldo says he is 'indulging in history and gastronomy' whilst taking in the stunning views and posts poolside pictures having fun in the with his family.
Wayne Rooney, Dubai
Wayne Rooney posts family pictures holiday in Dubai infront of the Burj Al the luxury hotel located in the city of which is one of the tallest hotels in the The couple and their four boys stayed Dubai's five star Mandarin Oriental Jumeira hotel. Dubai is a common holiday destination for celebs and offers the most luxurious experience.
The former Chelsea Captain International John Terry takes the French Alps with wife Toni at the Val D’Isère Ski Resort, one of the best ski areas in couple prefer sub zero temperatures on the snow as apposed to choices of holiday destinations.
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John Terry, French AlpsCristiano Ronaldo and family took a trip to Diriyah, Riyadh Saudi Arabia for work and leisure promoting the opening of 'Tatel Restaurants'. Ronaldo says he is 'indulging in history and gastronomy' whilst taking in the stunning views and posts poolside pictures having fun in the sun with his family.
Wayne Rooney posts family pictures on a holiday in Dubai in front of the Burj Al Arab, the luxury hotel located in the city of Dubai, which is one of the tallest hotels in the world. The couple and their four boys stayed at Dubai's five star Mandarin Oriental Jumeira hotel. Dubai is a common holiday destination for celebs and offers the most luxurious experience.
Grealish prefers to party with the likes of Wayne Lineker and friends in San Antonio, Ibiza round the poolside of 'Ocean Beach Club' where he is pictured with the owner. The England and Man City star likes to celebrate his wins in style. His girlfriend Sasha Attwood had been working in Cannes on a modelling shoot and was unable to join him in Ibiza.
Ronaldo and family took a trip to Saudi Arabia for work and leisure opening of 'Tatel Restaurants'. is 'indulging in history and taking in the stunning views pictures having fun in the sun with his family.
Wayne Rooney posts family pictures on a holiday in Dubai infront of the Burj Al Arab, the luxury hotel located in the city of Dubai, which is one of the tallest hotels in the world. The couple and their four boys stayed at Dubai's five star Mandarin Oriental Jumeira hotel. Dubai is a common holiday destination for celebs and offers the most luxurious experience.
The former Chelsea Captain and England International John Terry takes to the slopes in the French Alps with wife Toni Terry. Staying at the Val D’Isère Ski Resort, which is ranked one of the best ski areas in the world! The couple prefer sub zero temperatures and fun on the snow as opposed to the other players choices of holiday destinations.
Captain and England takes to the slopes in Toni Terry. Staying Resort, which is ranked in the world! The
L ionel Messi posts pictures of himself and wife Antonela Roccuzzo while soaking up the sun on private yacht which costs £8,600 a day in a sunny private island of Spain. The Argentine footballer Leo Messi has bought a mansion in Sant Josep (Ibiza) for 11 million Euros for himself and family to enjoy! With a swimming pool of 92 metres and estate with an area of just over 16,000 square metres.
The former Chelsea Captain and England International John Terry takes to the slopes in the French Alps with wife Toni Terry. Staying at the Val D’Isère Ski Resort, which is ranked one of the best ski areas in the world! The couple prefer sub zero temperatures and fun on the snow as apposed to the other players choices of holiday destinations.
Lionel Messi posts pictures himself and wife Antonela Roccuzzo while soaking on private yacht which costs a day in a sunny private Spain. The Argentine footballer Messi has bought a mansion Sant Josep (Ibiza) for 11 euros for himself and family enjoy! With a swimming metres and estate with an just over 16,000 square
Fans can enjoy a pie, pint or a cuppa for less than £5!
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oming in at number one is Portman Road in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk holding a capacity of 30,311 and founded in 1878. Ipswich Railway Station, served by trains from Peterborough and London’s Liverpool Street, is under half a mile away from Portman Road and should only take fans around 5 minutes to walk. The stadium itself is actually visible from the station so you shouldn’t have any problems finding your way. There is no official stadium car park, but there is parking all around the ground. Pre-Match drinks can be endured at nearby pubs such as the official away pub the ‘Station Hotel’ which is located directly opposite the train station into Ipswich or the Punch & Judy which are fans two favourites to get a pre-match buzz on. Fans can enjoy a pie, pint or a cuppa for less than £5!There is a FanZone marquee and entertainment zone at the stadium, but this is strictly open to home fans only. Away fans are housed in the upper tier of the Cobbold Stand at the South side
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aving temporarily been home to both Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon, Selhurst Park has been the permanent home to Crystal Palace since 1924 and is famous for one of the best atmospheres in the Premier League. Selhurst Park holds a capacity of 26,309. Away fans visiting Selhurst Park are located on one side of the Arthur Wait stand, with a typical allocation of 2,000. The Sainsburys car park is located next to the stadium and is free to park in however it gets filled up very quickly. The nearest railway stations to Selhurst Park are Selhurst, Thornton Heath, or Norwood Junction, which are all served by trains from London Victoria. For the ultimate pre-match experience, join in the Fanzone before the game – located in the Main Car Park. The Fanzone is fully accessible and open all supporters in possession of a valid matchday ticket. Alongside the regular food offering, the Fanzone’s food outlets feature an authentic barbeque with chefs cooking fresh food to order, such as jerk chicken burgers and wraps, kofta wraps and cheeseburgers along with gluten free and vegan options. From three hours before kick-off, there is a range of entertainment for all ages; including a resident DJ, and the Crystals (NFL style cheerleaders).
The Valley was built in 1919 and holds a capacity of 27,111. Matchday parking at The Valley is restricted to permit holders only, and parking around the stadium itself is restricted due to a residents parking scheme. However, there are some street parking options slightly further out Charlton Railway Station is just a 5 minute walk from The Valley, and is served by trains from London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Waterloo East For pre-match drinks there is the Anchor & Hope pub, which is also around a 15 minute walk away from the Valley Ground It is situated beside the Thames and has some tables outside from which you can sit gazing across the river. The majority of visiting fans have been impressed by the atmosphere within the stadium The home fans are passionate and very vocal, but most away fans have not been intimidated in any way. The South Stand is raised above pitch level, offering good views of play. The space between rows of seats offers excellent legroom, whilst remaining close to the action
orarily been home to both Charlton Athletic on, Selhurst Park has been the permanent tal Palace since 1924 and is famous for one mospheres in the Premier League. Selhurst
The Valley was built in 1919 and holds a capacity of 27,111. Matchday parking at The Valley is restricted to permit holders only, and parking around the stadium itself is restricted due to a residents parking scheme. However, there are some street parking options slightly further out. Charlton Railway Station is just a 5 minute walk from The Valley, and is served by trains from London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Waterloo East. For pre-match drinks there is the Anchor & Hope pub, which is also around a 15 minute walk away from the Valley Ground. It is situated beside the Thames and has some tables outside from which you can sit gazing across the river. The majority of visiting fans have been impressed by the atmosphere within the stadium. The home fans are passionate and very vocal, but most away fans have not been intimidated in any way. The South Stand is raised above pitch level, offering good views of play. The space between rows of seats offers excellent legroom, whilst remaining close to the action.
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Fans can enjoy a pie, pint or a cupp There is a FanZone marquee and en the stadium, but this is strictly open Away fans are housed in the upper Stand at the South side of
The Valley was built in 1919 and holds a capacity of 27,111 Matchday parking at The Valley is restricted to permit holders only, and parking around the stadium itself is restricted due to a residents parking scheme. However, there are some street parking options slightly further out.
Charlton Railway Station is just a 5 minute walk from The Valley, and is served by trains from London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Waterloo East
Coming in at number one is Portman Road in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk holding a capacity of 30,311 and founded in 1878. Ipswich Railway Station, served by trains from Peterborough and London’s Liverpool Street, is under half a mile away from Portman Road and should only take fans around 5 minutes to walk. The stadium itself is actually visible from the station so you shouldn’t have any problems finding your way. There is no official stadium car park, but there is parking all around the ground. Pre-Match drinks can be endured at nearby pubs such as the official away pub the 'Station Hotel' which is located directly opposite the train station into Ipswich or the Punch & Judy which are fans two favourites to get a pre-match buzz on. Fans can enjoy a pie, pint or a cuppa for less than £5! There is a FanZone marquee and entertainment zone at the stadium, but this is strictly open to home fans only. Away fans are housed in the upper tier of the Cobbold Stand at the South side of the pitch.
The Etihad Stadium is one of the largest in the Premier League, and has been home to Manchester City since 2003, when the club moved from Maine Road. Away fans visiting the Etihad Stadium are located in three tiers on one side of the South Stand, with a typical allocation of around 3,000. There is a number of matchday car parks available on Pottery Lane and the closest railway station to the Etihad Stadium is Ashburys, which is served by Manchester Piccadilly. It’s only a 15 minute walk to the stadium from Ashburys. For pre-match drinks the Bradford Inn, on Bradford Road, is about a 10-minute walk from the ground and is recommended, though very busy on match days. Visitors have been impressed by the stadium facilities on offer, being spacious and modern with flat screen TVs and a good selection of reasonably priced food and drink on offer.
For pre-match drinks there is the Anchor & Hope pub, which is also around a 15 minute walk away from the Valley Ground. It is situated beside the Thames and has some tables outside from which you can sit gazing across the river. The majority of visiting fans have been impressed by the atmosphere within the stadium. The home fans are passionate and very vocal, but most away fans have not been intimidated in any way. The South Stand is raised above pitch level, offering good views of play. The space between rows of seats offers excellent legroom, whilst remaining close to the action.
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fter outgrowing their previous ground, The Nest, Norwich City moved to Carrow Road in 1935 after the purpose built stadium was built in just 82 days. Away fans visiting Carrow Road are located in one side of the South Stand, nearest The Barclays Stand, with a typical allocation of around 2,500. A popular place for away fans to park is at the nearby County Hall car park, situated on the first exit from the roundabout from Martineau Lane. This has around 2,000 spaces and is just a 10 minute walk from Carrow Road. A popular place for away fans to park is at the nearby County Hall car park, situated on the first exit from the roundabout from Martineau Lane. This has around 2,000 spaces and is just a 10 minute walk from Carrow Road. A visiting Sheffield United fan says; ‘I recently visited Carrow Road and found it to be a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere which made for a very enjoyable day out. The stand is very modern, and offers a decent view of the action with plenty of leg room.’ Around a five minute walk away from Norwich Railway Station and a 15 minute walk away from Carrow Road is the Stadia Bar on Upper King Street. This bar welcomes visiting supporters and shows Sky and BT Sports on over 20 screens!
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The Etihad Stadium is one of the largest in the Premier League, and has been home to Manchester City since 2003, when the club moved from Maine Road. Away fans visiting the Etihad Stadium are located in three tiers on one side of the South Stand, with a typical allocation of around 3,000. There is a number of matchday car parks available on Pottery Lane and the closest railway station to the Etihad Stadium is Ashburys, which is served by Manchester Piccadilly. It’s only a 15 minute walk to the stadium from Ashburys. For pre-match drinks the Bradford Inn, on Bradford Road, is about a 10-minute walk from the ground and is recommended, though very busy on match days. Visitors have been impressed by the stadium facilities on offer, being spacious and modern with flat screen TVs and a good selection of reasonably priced food and drink on offer.
The Etihad St ium is one of the largest in the Premier League, and has been home to Manchester City since 2003, when the club moved from Maine Road. Away fans visiting the Etihad Stadium are located in three tiers on one side of the South Stand, with a typical allocation of around 3,000. There is a number of matchday car parks available on Pottery Lane and the
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he FIFA World Cup is the most watched sports event in the world and it was estimated that World Cup 2018, which was played in Russia, had a combined viewership of 3.572 billion (357.2 core people) which means almost half of the world’s population watched the tournament.
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ne of the most bizarre football facts is that there is an official football club with most letters. The Dutch football club which is often called NAC Breda. The full name of this Football Club from the Netherlands consists of 83 letters, yes! 83 letters. NAC Breda stands for, Nooit Opgeven Altijd Doorzetten Aangenaam Door Vermaak En Nuttig Door Ontspanning Combinatie Breda.
A city in South Yorkshire, England is the proud home of the world’s oldest Football Club. Sheffield Football Club or Sheffield F.C. The Football club was founded on the 24th of October 1857 making it a 163-year club today.
The very first official, international, match of football, as recognised by FIFA, was played on the 30th of November 1872 between England and Scotland. The match was attended by 4,000 people and resulted in a draw with the final score of 0-0.
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ogerio Ceni, a Brazilian footballer, has the most goals scored of any other goalkeepers in the world, not just this, what makes it a crazy football fact is that the difference between his goals tally and the person in second is of more than double. He played his professional career for Sao Paulo from 1990-2015. He has a bunch of records under his belt that includes a record number of free-kicks (61), a record number of penalties (70), a record number of club goals (131). Ceni, in his career, has scored 131 goals, a number which any striker would be proud to have under his name. He made more than 1200 appearances for his team Sao Paulo FC and is amongst the top 10 highest scoring players of all time for the club.
Marta holds the record for being Brazil’s top international goalscorer, with 115 goals. With 17 goals, Marta also holds the record for most goals scored in the FIFA World Cup tournament (women’s or men’s). Marta Vieira da Silva is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the Brazil national team. Marta is often regarded as the greatest female footballer of all time. She has been named FIFA World Player of the Year six times!
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hen the game is as old as Football, things tend to change, but little did people know that the size of a football has remained exactly the same for 120 years. The ball used in professional football has remained exactly the same size and shape for 120 years – the size 5 ball which is 28 inches in circumference and tends to be about 14-16 ounces in weight.
According to FIFA, a world cup football pitch is 105m long and 68m wide. That’s a total area of 7140m 2 . A typical domestic door mat is 45x76cm, being the most appropriate size for a standardsized single entrance door. This has a surface area of 0.34m 2 — so effectively, you could get three domestic door mats into a square metre. So, you could fit 21,000 domestic-sized door mats into a world cup football pitch!
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In 2022, England’s women’s team won the European Championship for the first time in over 50 years! The triumphant win gained women’s football a lot of well deserved attention in the media and among football fans. The victory helped to boost the
Football has inspired artists all over the world to bring to canvas how they see, capture, and reflect on the energies of its players and the game itself… We have cast about the net and social media to find some of the most expressive ways artists have showed their passion for the game through their artwork.
and Football have an intricate connection, & these artworks prove it!
This artist has a unique style of expression in their artwork by producing hand drawn portraits of footballers using techniques with graphite, ink and watercolour keeping a monochromatic tone in the pieces. With a plain black box behind the suggested player and a splash of ink which expresses the movement in the images they create. Take these examples of artwork of footballers such as Real Madrid players Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
An amazing goal from the FIFA World Cup in 2022 portrayed in an abstract sketch form with expression and movement! This artist creates amazing football inspired imagery using scribbles and sketches freehand to create beautiful dynamic images.
This artist creates very abstract and colourful vector edits of well-known footballers. With backgrounds behind the players which stand out from your screen making the images very eyecatching and impressive. Vector graphics allow us to create digital drawings in a way like how we draw. Vector graphics are used by graphic artists, illustrators, and designers.
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By @paulettefarrellartist on InstagramThis artist shows the movement and dynamic of the players in her oil paintings through colour and shadows. Creating lifelike players through oil painting in my eyes is an amazing skill getting the tones and shadows of the players in their appearance! “The kick that won the Euro’s 2022 and the moment we brought it home”
By @annmariefineart on InstagramThis is the most incredible idea and impressive art work attaching a pair of football boots onto the canvas with a football shirt at the base and covering the whole thing in mixed media and splashes of paint. A very cool piece of 3D artwork!
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Building confidence requires a holistic approach that encompasses various aspects of the player’s development...
Confidence plays a pivotal role in the development of young footballers. It is the key to unlocking their full potential on the pitch, enabling them to take risks, make decisions, and perform at their best. Building confidence requires a holistic approach that encompasses various aspects of the player’s development, including technical skills, mental resilience, and a supportive environment. In this article, we will explore practical strategies and techniques to improve the confidence of young footballers, helping them grow into selfassured athletes ready to conquer any challenge that comes their way.
Confidence stems from competence. Young footballers must focus on skill development and strive for mastery in their chosen positions. They should work diligently on improving their technical abilities, such as passing, shooting, dribbling, and defending. Regular practice, individual training sessions, and participating in team drills can help them refine these skills.
Coaches and mentors should provide constructive feedback and tailored training plans to address areas of improvement. Small-sided games and realistic match simulations create opportunities for players to implement learned techniques in a game-like setting, boosting their confidence through successful execution.
Mental preparation is as important as physical training in building confidence. Young footballers should be introduced to techniques such as visualization and positive self-talk. Visualization involves mentally rehearsing successful performances, seeing themselves execute skills with precision and succeed in challenging situations. This technique helps
Creating a positive and supportive environment is crucial for young footballers to thrive. Coaches, parents, and teammates should focus on providing constructive feedback, highlighting their strengths, and celebrating their achievements. Positive reinforcement fosters a growth mindset, where players see mistakes as learning opportunities rather than failures. It helps them develop self-belief and resilience. Regular team meetings or one-on-one sessions can be used to acknowledge individual progress and set achievable goals. Encouraging players to set personal targets and providing the necessary support and resources to achieve them instills a sense of accomplishment and reinforces their selfconfidence.
develop a strong belief in their abilities.
Teaching players to use positive self-talk involves replacing negative thoughts or doubts with positive affirmations. Encouraging them to repeat phrases like “I am confident,” “I can do this,” or “I am prepared” can boost their self-assurance and resilience during matches.
COACHES CORNER - BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN YOUNG FOOTBALLERS: A PATH TO SUCCESSProviding young footballers with exposure to competitive opportunities is vital for their confidence development. Participation in friendly matches, tournaments, and leagues allows players to test their skills against different opponents, experience varying levels of competition, and learn to handle pressure situations. Encourage players to set realistic goals for these competitive events, focusing on personal growth rather than solely on the outcome. Emphasize the importance of effort, determination, and learning from both victories and defeats. This mindset cultivates resilience and a positive outlook, bolstering their confidence regardless of the outcome.
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Building confidence in young footballers is a multifaceted process that requires a combination of skill development, positive reinforcement, mental preparation, and exposure to competitive opportunities. By investing in their technical abilities, fostering a supportive environment, and teaching mental resilience techniques, we can empower young athletes to believe in themselves and unleash their full potential on the field.
With increased confidence, they will approach challenges with determination, embrace growth, and lay a solid foundation for success in football and beyond.
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With the huge cost of living crisis more and more homeowners are adding their own pub in their gardens. With the average cost of a pint now over £4.23 across the whole of the UK and over £8 in London it’s no surprise that Britons are looking for ways to save on the cost of their entertainment. By having your own garden pub you save on the cost of the booze with a pint from the local supermarket costing just £1.38 it’s easy to see how much is saved by having your favourite tipple at home, then there’s no expensive taxis or waiting at a bus stop in the cold.
More homeowners are adding their own pub in their gardens...
During the pandemic the popularity of having your own pub in your garden exploded, estimates put the number more than 2 million back garden pubs and bars are now in operation. Many of these bars are DIY built featuring fully functioning bars with large screens, Sky TV, sound systems, pool tables, darts boards, real fires, and a huge variety of drinks for friends and family. The owners even name their bars with many owners having a bar sign featuring their bar name and a tongue in cheek design.
This is the whole reason that Two Fat Blokes was born, We built our own bar “The Cat & Fiddle”, having tried unsuccessfully to get a decent bar sign design on line I asked a fellow employee to do me a design for my bar. Then COVID hit, and the pub trips were put on hold. This led to an influx in home bars popping up in gardens everywhere. Across the UK, home bars and pub sheds were being built, transformed, and designed. Ash and Matt looked over their handywork and clinked a socially distanced beer in celebration. As they were both on furlough, there was a lot of time for thinking, drinking, and more thinking. With all this spare time, Ash thought why not continue the bar sign buzz and Matt agreed. Two Fat Blokes Bar Signs were born.
Two Fat Blokes are now the de facto bar sign company in the UK supplying the back garden pub shed community with custom design pub signs from football stadium road signs, traditional pub signs and modern styles. The pub shed community have really taken to making their space exactly like the pub then want to visit.
We’ve all had the same question as coaches –is your focus on winning or development?
IS IT REALLY ONE OR THE OTHER?
What if we take a different stance on the subject? Are winning and development polar opposite concepts or can they work together? Is it age-dependent? When should we start developing a winning mentality within our players?
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A winning-focused coach will make all decisions based on affecting the outcome of the game every time. Some examples include:
• Picking the same team for every game
• Players being made to play through injury
• Not allowing other ‘weaker’ players to play very long in games
• Will win games by large margins for their own ego.
A development-focused coach will focus on improving their players’ weaknesses through select challenges. Some examples include:
• Playing players out of position to work on specific areas of their game
• Making sure to rotate all the players to ensure everyone gets to start games
• Manipulating the game during one-sided affairs, creating challenges for their players.
W e must stress that winning is not a bad thing. Winning at all costs is what we are trying to avoid.
Winning games can boost confidence, reinforces the success of development work, gives players opportunities to practice finishing and, most importantly, provide joy to the players. Everyone loves winning.
However, we can also redefine what winning looks like. But first, let’s see if winning and development can go hand in hand.
To begin, let’s think about the game we are playing. Two teams competing against each other will inevitably result in a win, loss or draw. Even at a very young age, players love playing games. They love to compete against one another and, depending on the child, love stopping, creating or scoring goals.
Let’s also consider the adult role in youth football. Why do we coach young players? Is it simply to win trophies? Or are we looking to improve the players we coach and give them lifelong memories of playing the game they love? Or is it even more simple – our child plays and they need a volunteer to run the team?
For all coaches using CoachMaker+, we hope it’s one
of the latter two options.
As coaches, we should be there to inspire and support a young player’s development. This, though, makes it difficult to see who winning and development can work in tandem. Let’s think about it like this:
We should embrace a player’s passion for the game from a very young age. Every player has a desire to win games. Sometimes as coaches we remove that passion by telling them how winning and losing are not important.
This is the wrong message. Young players will make decisions based on solving the problems that we give them. The problem they face in a game is how can I be successful either as an individual or a team? Winning is important to every player that plays the game.
That’s where the decisionmaking around winning should end – with the player
A coach’s role in this should merely be to pose challenges, support them with strategies and establish environments where players can learn and develop techniques that allow them to have a better chance of winning.
We run the risk of removing the enjoyment and development from the game for players as soon as the coach makes
decisions for their team based on winning and losing a game.
The result at the end of the game, league tables and cup competitions provide plenty of pressure. They do not need the additional pressure from the adults that are supposed to be there to support them.
I f the coach only references the end result, we risk starting to develop a fixed mindset in players. This is the opposite of what we should be developing.
A growth mindset will help players become self-sufficient in their development. They thrive off challenges and look to continually better themselves by focusing inward on the process rather than on the external outcome.
This will be important later too when players get older. We could even redefine what winning looks like in our young players. Setting
challenges for players to achieve within games will enable them to “win” even if the outcome of the game is negative.
For example, counting the amount of successful 1v1 defending situations could mean a player wins even though the team loses. This is vital as part of long-term player development to maintain motivation and support the development of a growth mindset.
A s players get older, coaches will want to focus more and more on the outcome of the game. However, we have to remind ourselves that winning and losing is not just an outcome, but a skill. Learning the strategies, techniques and processes required to win games is a vital piece of the puzzle that goes missing when, as a coach, we focus on just the outcome.
As players get older, we must maintain their passion to win by supporting their development. This subtle shift in our coaching style will continue to support the development of a growth mindset. They need to see the outcome as a challenge and the process that creates that outcome rather than the “win at all costs” mentality. This also allows us as coaches to focus on areas to improve and maintain motivation even when success doesn’t happen. Losing is not failure.
I f you look at some of the top managers in the English Premier League, like Brendan Rodgers and Pep Guardiola, they focus on the process of winning and developing their players to do the same, as opposed to focusing on the result alone. Both managers work hard to continue the development of their players, even at the highest level of the game.
I n conclusion, we must shift our perception on the winning versus development argument. The two are not opposites and should be treated as vital to a player’s development. What winning looks like will shift as players get older, but a winning mentality should be maintained throughout a player’s journey.
Here’s our rundown of the most successful managers in football. These ex-professional footballers all went into football management at various stages of their careers. They have all had success with their respective teams in topflight football
leagues both domestically and internationally. Whilst it is almost impossible to rate these giants of football, we have attempted to put them in to our Top 5 format based on career history, successes and trophies won in the various campaigns they have presided over, so here we go…
Whilst it is almost impossible to rate these giants of football, we have attempted to put them in to our Top 5 format based on career history, successes and trophies won
Mourinho launched his career in management when he got the chance to become a toptier manager in September 2000 and moved up from his role as assistant manager at Benfica to replace manager Jupp Heynckes after the fourth week of the Primeira Liga.
de Leiria, he won the UEFA Champions League with Porto in 2004, only a year after lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy in his first full season as manager.
The Portuguese had previously had a semi-professional football career before making his coaching breakthrough in the backroom staff of Sir Bobby Robson at Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona.
Mourinho also won back-to-back Portuguese league titles and two domestic cup competitions at Porto before Chelsea came calling.
After brief but successful stints in charge at Benfica and Uniao
Mourinho started his Premier League career in London when he was named manager of Chelsea in June 2004, before leaving early in the 2007/08 campaign.
In his first campaign at Stamford Bridge in 2004/05, Chelsea won their first top-flight title for 50 years with a record haul of 95 points.
They retained the Premier League crown a year later and won the FA Cup and the League Cup twice with Mourinho in charge.
Mourinho left Chelsea in 2007 and his next managerial role came with Inter Milan, where he won the Serie A title and the Italian Super Cup in his first season.
Inter then retained the title while winning the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Champions League in a memorable 2009/10 campaign.
Real Madrid appointed Mourinho as their coach in the summer of 2010, going on to win the Copa del Rey in 2011 and edge Barcelona to the 2011/12 La Liga title.
But after three years at the Bernabeu, Mourinho returned to England ahead of the 2013/14 Premier League season for a second spell with Chelsea. He returned to the Blues on 3 June 2013, nine years and a day after getting his first taste of management in England’s top tier. In his first season back
at Stamford Bridge, he guided the Blues to third place, four points away from title winners Manchester City.
In the 2014/15 campaign Mourinho earned a third League Cup triumph with Chelsea after a 2-0 win over Spurs at Wembley Stadium. A third Premier League title was then secured following a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday 3 May 2015. Chelsea’s fortunes were to change in the following campaign and Mourinho left the club by mutual consent on 17 December 2015, departing for a second time with the Blues sat in 16th place and one point above the relegation zone.
In May 2016, Mourinho signed a three-year deal as manager of Manchester United. In his first season in charge the club won the Community Shield, the League Cup and the UEFA Europa League. The Red Devils finished second behind their city rivals in 2017/18 and lost the FA Cup final to Mourinho’s former club, Chelsea. Mourinho left Manchester United in December 2018, with the club lying in sixth place after 17 matches.
A return to management came in November 2019 when Mourinho was announced as Mauricio Pochettino’s successor at Spurs. He guided the north London side to a sixth-placed finish in the 2019/20 campaign, before parting company with the club in seventh position after playing 32 matches in 2020/21. Three-time Premier League champion Jose Mourinho was the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur up he was relieved of his duties on 19 April 2021.
Since arriving at Roma, Mourinho has won 52% of his games and led the team to their first European trophy – The Europa 2022 Europa Conference League crown!
After retiring as a player, Guardiola briefly coached Barcelona B, with whom he won a Tercera División title. He took charge of the first-team in 2008. In his first season, he led Barcelona to the treble of La Liga, UEFA Champions League, and the Copa del Rey, becoming the youngest manager to win the aforementioned European competition.
2008 – 2009 was his first season with first team and historic treble!
2009–10: Six trophies in a calendar year
In 2011, after leading the club to another La Liga and Champions League double, Guardiola was awarded the Catalan Parliament’s Gold Medal, their highest honour. The same year, he was also named the FIFA World Coach of the Year. He ended his four-year Barcelona stint in 2012 with 14 honours, a club record.
BAYERN MUNICH 2013 - 2016
IN HIS FIRST SEASON, HE LED BARCELONA TO THE
After a sabbatical period, Bayern Munich announced Guardiola would join the club as manager in 2013. Guardiola won the Bundesliga in each of his three seasons as Bayern manager, including two domestic doubles.
He left the Bavarians for Manchester City in 2016, and guided them to a Premier League title in his second campaign in charge, breaking numerous domestic records as the team became the first to attain 100 league points.
2017–18: “Centurions” and first Premier League title
2018–20: Domestic treble and Champions League disappointment.
To date, he has won four Premier League titles, four EFL Cups, and the FA Cup, including a domestic treble in the 2018–19 season. He also led the club to their maiden UEFA Champions League Final in 2021, where they lost to Chelsea.
On 22 May 2022, Manchester City won the 2021–22 Premier League with a 3–2 victory over Aston Villa. This was Guardiola’s fourth title at the club, placing him second on the list of managers with the most Premier League title victories.
Prior to the 2022–23 Premier League season, Guardiola replaced the departing Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fernandinho, and Zack Steffen on loan with the signings of Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips, Manuel Akanji, Sergio Gómez, and Stefan Ortega.
GUIDED THEM TO A PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE IN HIS SECOND CAMPAIGN IN CHARGE, BREAKING NUMEROUS
DOMESTIC RECORDS AS THE TEAM BECAME THE FIRST TO ATTAIN 100 LEAGUE POINTS.
TO DATE, HE HAS WON FOUR PREMIER LEAGUE TITLES, FOUR EFL CUPS, AND THE FA CUP, INCLUDING A DOMESTIC TREBLE IN THE 2018–19 SEASON. HE ALSO LED THE CLUB TO THEIR MAIDEN UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL IN 2021, WHERE THEY LOST TO CHELSEA.
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian professional football manager and former player who is the manager of La Liga club Real Madrid. Regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time, Ancelotti is the most decorated manager in UEFA Champions League history, having won the trophy a record four times as coach (twice with AC Milan and twice with Real Madrid). He is also the first and only one to have managed teams in five Champions League finals. As a player, he won the Champions League twice with AC Milan, making him one of eight people to have won the European Cup or Champions League as both a player and a manager.
Ancelotti is also the first and only manager ever to have won league titles in all of Europe's top
five leagues. He has won the FIFA Club World Cup a jointrecord three times, and is also the manager with the most UEFA Super Cup triumphs, having won the trophy on four occasions, managing Milan and Real Madrid.
Ancelotti has won 20 trophies during his career and is one of only three managers to win the European Cup or UEFA Champions League three times, doing so twice with AC Milan and once with Real Madrid.
A versatile, creative midfielder in his playing days, Ancelotti won three Serie A titles and the European Cup twice, enjoying most of his success with Milan.
He was a key figure in Italy’s 1988 UEFA European Championship campaign, reaching the semifinals, and was a member of the squad at the two World Cups either side, playing in Italy’s 2-1 third-place play-off win over England in 1990.
Ancelotti’s coaching career began as assistant to Arrigo
REGARDED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST MANAGERS OF ALL TIME, ANCELOTTI IS THE MOST DECORATED MANAGER IN UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE HISTORY
Sacchi with Italy’s 1994 FIFA World Cup finalists, before he moved into club management with Reggiana and Parma, later taking over at Juventus and then Milan.
He spent seven-and-a-half years at San Siro, winning the UEFA Champions League twice and the Serie A title once before moving to Chelsea in the summer of 2009.
In his first season in England, Ancelotti became the first Italian manager to win the Premier League, and he also secured Chelsea’s first ever double as the Blues beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup final.
He oversaw a second-placed finish the following term before leaving Stamford Bridge the following season.
At the end of 2011 Ancelotti joined Paris Saint-Germain, and won the Ligue 1 title in his first full season at the club.
He swiftly moved on to take charge of Real Madrid in June 2013, lifting the Champions League again, before heading off to Bayern Munich and claiming the Bundesliga crown.
After a spell in his homeland with Napoli, whom he guided to a runners-up spot in the league, he returned to the Premier League with Everton.
One of the most celebrated managers in European football, Carlo Ancelotti took charge of Everton, his 10th club across five countries, just before Christmas in 2019 when he was appointed manager at Goodison Park on 21 December and his Blues finished 12th at the end of the campaign.
Under Ancelotti Everton enjoyed their best Premier League start when they won their opening four matches to the 2020/21 season to go top of the table and they secured a first win at Anfield in 22 years that campaign!
But after finishing the season
10th, Ancelotti announced on 1 June 2021 that he was leaving to return to Real Madrid.
ANCELOTTI IS ALSO THE FIRST AND ONLY MANAGER EVER TO HAVE WON LEAGUE TITLES IN ALL OF EUROPE’S TOP FIVE LEAGUES. HE HAS WON THE FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP A JOINT-RECORD THREE TIMES, AND IS ALSO THE MANAGER WITH THE MOST UEFA SUPER CUP TRIUMPHS, HAVING WON THE TROPHY ON FOUR OCCASIONS, MANAGING MILAN AND REAL MADRID
Wenger’s management skills at Strasbourg, where he played from 1978-1981, impressed many French coaches, he moved to Ligue 2 club Cannes in 1983, where he became Jean-Marc Guillou’s assistant. Earning a steady wage of £300 per week, he was responsible for collecting information about opposition teams, and instilled discipline in the players through training sessions. Wenger’s commitment to football was well documented; when asked what the young coach did during his spare time, general manager Richard Conte replied: “Videos, videos, videos. He was always watching videos of his opponents, of his own team. It didn’t matter what time of night.
The Frenchman learned his managerial trade in France with spells at Strasbourg, Cannes and Nancy before earning a move to Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.
He won the French League Championship in 1988 before moving to Japan seven years later for an 18-month stint.
EIGHT 1994 - 1996
In December 1994, Wenger agreed to become manager of Nagoya Grampus, on a two-year contract worth ¥75m annually.
Nagoya finished bottom of the J.League the season before Wenger’s arrival, and continued their poor form into the following campaign, losing several matches in a row.
Wenger’s new management style and methods had the desired effect – Nagoya won 17 of their following 27 games to finish runners-up in 1995. He shortly received the J. League Manager of the Year award for 1995, while Stojković claimed the player’s honour. In January 1996, Wenger guided the club to their first piece of silverware as Nagoya defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win the Emperor’s Cup. Two months later
they triumphed in the Super Cup, beating Yokohama Marinos 2–0. The success bolstered Nagoya’s status in Japanese football, as well as Wenger’s reputation; he was somewhat startled by the praise and idolisation that came his way. Midway through the 1996 league season, Wenger’s former club Strasbourg enquired about the possibility of him returning to manage them. He turned down the offer as he was earlier approached by Arsenal.
In August 1996, Arsenal dismissed Bruce Rioch as club manager. Rioch’s position had become untenable after a dispute with the board over transfers, and his working relationship with Dein worsened during the course of his tenure.]
Arsenal appointed Stewart Houston and later Pat Rice in temporary charge of the first team, while they searched for a full-time successor. Although Barcelona player and manager Johan Cruyff was favourite to take over,[the board looked elsewhere, eventually backing Dein’s proposal to hire Wenger. The appointment was delayed for several weeks as Wenger was under contract at Nagoya
Grampus and the club wanted time to make a final decision. In the meantime the Arsenal board refused to confirm the identity of their next manager, but speculation grew that it would be Wenger once the club signed French midfielders Patrick Vieira and Rémi Garde. On 22 September 1996, Wenger was unveiled as Arsenal manager.
After joining Arsenal, Wenger did not take long to adapt to life in English football and guided the team to their first Premier League title in the 1997/98 season.
He repeated the feat again in 2001/02 before making history in 2003/04, as “The Invincibles” went unbeaten throughout the entire league campaign on their way to sealing a third Premier League crown.
Arsene Wenger holds the record for the most Premier League matches managed after a 22year spell with Arsenal between 1996 and 2018.
The Frenchman has also claimed seven FA Cups - the most of any manager - and was voted Manager of the Year in 1998, 2002 and 2004.
Wenger became the Premier League’s longest serving manager when Sir Alex Ferguson
retired at the end of the 2012/13 season and surpassed his record of matches managed in the Premier League during the 2017/18 campaign.
On 20 April 2018, he announced that he would stand down as manager of Arsenal at the end of the season.
WENGER’S COMMITMENT TO FOOTBALL WAS WELL DOCUMENTED; WHEN ASKED WHAT THE COACH DID DURING SPARE TIME, MANAGER RICHARD CONTE REPLIED: “VIDEOS, VIDEOS, VIDEOS. HE WAS ALWAYS WATCHING VIDEOS OPPONENTS, HIS OWN TEAM. IT DIDN’T MATTER...
Having spent all of his playing career in Scotland, Ferguson first went into management with East Stirlingshire in 1974 before joining St Mirren in the same year.
In June 1974, Ferguson was appointed manager of East Stirlingshire, at the comparatively young age of 32. It was a parttime job that paid £40 per week,
and the club did not have a single goalkeeper at the time. He gained a reputation as a disciplinarian, with club forward Bobby McCulley later saying he had “never been afraid of anyone before but Ferguson was a frightening bastard from the start.
At St Mirren, Ferguson transformed a Second Division team into the 1977 First Division champions.
Ferguson further enhanced his reputation at Aberdeen, where he guided the club to three topflight titles, four Scottish Cups, and triumphs in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and UEFA Super Cup.
Sir Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in British football history, winning 13
Premier League titles with Manchester United.
He replaced Ron Atkinson at Old Trafford in 1986, winning his first FA Cup in 1990. He also added another UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and UEFA Super Cup to his collection.
Ferguson ended Man Utd’s 26year wait for a top-flight title in the inaugural Premier League season of 1992/93. He went on to enjoy unprecedented success
over the next two decades until his retirement at the end of the 2012/13 campaign.
The basis of the Red Devils’ success was the “Class of 92”, with Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt among the “Fergie’s fledglings” coming to prominence in the early to mid-1990s.
During his reign at Old Trafford, Ferguson also won the FA Cup five times and the League Cup on four occasions. United also claimed two UEFA Champions League trophies under his management, including the 1999 win in Barcelona with two stoppage-time goals in a 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich.
United’s 13th Premier League title and 20th top-flight triumph overall came with four matches to spare in 2012/13 as Ferguson exceeded 800 Premier League matches managed and 1,400 matches in all competitions.
In total, he lifted more than 30 trophies in his time in charge at Old Trafford
He won Premier League Manager of the Season on 11 occasions, as well as picking up the monthly accolade 27 times and numerous other individual awards, such as LMA Manager
of the Year and LMA Manager of the Decade.
His all-time Premier League record stands at 528 wins from 810 matches!
We found it so difficult to narrow it down to just our top 5 as it meant leaving out so many more great managers so we extended our list to include these legends to make it a top 10
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RAFAEL BENETIZ ZINEDINE ZIDANE BOBBY ROBSON
MOST SUCCESSFUL MANAGERS EVERHE GAINED A REPUTATION AS A DISCIPLINARIAN, WITH CLUB FORWARD BOBBY MCCULLEY LATER SAYING HE HAD “NEVER BEEN AFRAID OF ANYONE BEFORE BUT FERGUSON WAS A FRIGHTENING BASTARD FROM THE START
The real life story behind Laceeze is one of grit, determination and a passion for invention, but ultimately stems from an everyday family who simply love to play and watch sport.
Emma Burke is the Founder and awardwinning Managing Director of the Laceeze brand but the unrivalled success of this footwear accessory for children is more of a family affair. Her two sport loving sons’, Harrison and Morgan were integral to her growing this company and for the ongoing social media success of the brand (Gen Zs love TikTok, right!). Emma’s football mad husband Will is also keenly on the side-lines most weeks to help Emma and their boys grow the business globally.
Laceeze was the original brainchild of product co-founders and mothers’, Emma Burke and Paula Henley.
On a chilly autumnal evening back in October 2016, they watched another parent pop an elastic band to stop their kid’s laces coming undone during a grassroots’ football training session that both their sons were playing in. Whilst this solution did work, temporarily, they thought there must be a better long term solution for this that wouldn’t only do the trick of keeping the laces in place but something that kids would think looks cool too. It was from this moment (ok, after several tough months of product development) that the best-selling Laceeze bands were born.
Laceeze were not invented to stop kids learning to tie their shoe laces – far from it. The laces need to be tied but the bands keep the laces securely in place throughout match play and training. They also secure the grip of the shoe and many buy them now to prolong the lifespan of laceless boots too (which sometimes loosen after multiple wears).
Since launching the bands, Emma and her team have also diversified into other sports’ products aimed at improving sport for children; including their hugely popular grip socks and Defiance clothing & accessories range. Their famous hashtag and strapline #dontstopthegame rings true for everything they do.
Emma has always been passionate about keeping children active but she recognised it’s not a level playing field (excuse the pun!). This is why the company donates 25p from every direct sale of the bands to help children who may not have the same opportunities to play sport; whether that’s lack of money for kit, transport or even access to appropriate nutrition.
ootball is a sport filled with unforgettable moments that capture the hearts of fans worldwide.
From stunning goals to epic comebacks, the game has provided us with countless thrilling experiences. In this article, we reminisce about some of the most iconic and memorable moments in football history that have left an indelible mark on the sport and continue to be celebrated by fans across generations.
In the quarterfinals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, Argentine legend Diego Maradona executed one of the most controversial and talked-about moments in football history. With a swift handball, Maradona managed to punch the ball into the net, fooling the referees and helping Argentina secure a goal against England. The incident, later coined "The Hand of God," sparked intense debates and remains a topic of discussion even today.
The UEFA Champions League final in 2005 between Liverpool and AC Milan is etched in football folklore. Liverpool found themselves trailing 3-0 at halftime, but in a remarkable display of resilience, they staged a breathtaking comeback. Inspired by captain Steven Gerrard, Liverpool scored three goals in a dramatic six-minute spell to level the match. They eventually won the game in a penalty shootout, creating a historic and unforgettable moment for fans around the world.
Zinedine Zidane’s World Cup Final Heroics (1998): In the 1998 FIFA World Cup final, French maestro Zinedine Zidane showcased his sublime skills and led France to their first-ever World Cup triumph. Zidane scored two mesmerizing goals, displaying grace, technique, and vision. His performance not only secured the victory for France but also
established Zidane as one of the greatest players of his generation.
Diego Maradona, who had been remembered for his controversial handball goal in 1986, redeemed himself in the 2006 World Cup quarterfinals against England. The “Goal of the Century” showcased Maradona’s brilliance and cemented his status as one of the greatest players of all time. It was a moment of redemption for Maradona, as it not only demonstrated his exceptional talent but also served as a response to the controversy surrounding the “Hand of God” goal. The redemption goal showcased fair play, skill, and footballing genius, erasing any doubts and solidifying Maradona’s legacy.
I n a remarkable underdog story, Leicester City defied all odds to win the English Premier League title in the 2015-2016 season. With a modest budget and a team of relatively unknown players, Leicester City toppled football giants to secure the championship. Their remarkable journey captured the imagination of football fans worldwide, reminding us that anything is possible in the beautiful game.
Football is a treasure trove of unforgettable moments that define the sport and resonate with fans. From individual brilliance to collective achievements, these moments become a part of football’s rich tapestry. As fans, we cherish these memories, discussing and reliving them, ensuring that the magic of football lives on for generations to come.
It’s been a landmark twelve months for the women’s game, as unprecedented investment in grassroots football, soaring broadcasting revenues, and sky-rocketing attendances have served to completely re-calibrate its position in the global sporting hierarchy.
More girls than ever before are now participating in football, and this summer’s Women’s World Cup will surely be a further catalyst to the game’s increasing popularity. Indeed, co-hosts Australia and New Zealand, who conspire to stage the first 32-team edition of international football’s mostprestigious event, are confident the tournament will inspire the next generation of Australasians – and particularly those from indigenous backgrounds – to embrace the beautiful game, as well as present and promote their respective domestic leagues to a captive footballing audience. Indeed, the immediate legacy of last summer’s European Championships on English soil – still being keenly felt across the length and breadth of the country – illustrates the scale of the potential reward on offer.
Perhaps the most staggering development in the women’s
game can be charted in crowd figures, with elite-level games now attracting tens of thousands of fans on a regular basis. An incredible 87,192 spectators crammed into Wembley to watch the Lionesses prevail against Germany in Euro 2022’s showpiece, taking the tournament’s cumulative attendance total to 574,875 – an eye-watering uplift of 334,820 on the previous record, set four years prior in the Netherlands. All of Europe’s major leagues – England’s WSL, Germany’s Frauen-Bundesliga, France’s Division 1 Féminine, and Spain’s Liga F – have reported significant growth in gate numbers, as has the increasingly influential UEFA Women’s Champions League. However, this phenomenon isn’t reserved to a European context, with similar data materialising in other parts of the world, such as the U.S, Mexico, and indeed Australia.
The hosts appear well-equipped to deal with the inevitable deluge of fans. There are ten stadiums earmarked for the finals (six in Australia and four in New Zealand), with all but one – Adelaide’s 16,500-capacity Cooper Stadium – able to accommodate at least 25,000 spectators. The climax to the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup, which will commence on Thursday 20th July and conclude exactly one month later on Sunday 20th August, will take place at Sydney’s Stadium Australia, which was constructed in preparation for the city’s hosting of the Summer Olympics in 2000, and boasts an impressive capacity of 82,500.
Although both host nations have witnessed a tangible improvement in participation rates of late, the progression of women’s football (or more aptly, soccer) in Australia and New Zealand is perhaps a little
More girls than ever before are now participating in football, and this summer’s Women’s World Cup will surely be a further catalyst to the game’s increasing popularity.
behind the curve. The A-League Women, established four years after its male equivalent launched, has been a superb vehicle for the development of the Australian game, and also provided a springboard for local talent. Chelsea’s Sam Kerr, who has amassed over 50 goals for the Blues in a four-year trophy-laden spell, commenced her career at Perth Glory, whilst marauding full-back Ellie Carpenter, a twotime UEFA Champions League winner with French powerhouses Olympique Lyonnais, featured for several A-League sides as a youngster. Similarly, New Zealand’s National Women’s League has been upwardly mobile in recent seasons, expanding to incorporate more teams, and undergoing a series of infrastructural improvements. Famous Kiwi exports include centre-forward Hannah Wilkinson, who enjoyed stints in Germany, Portugal, and Sweden before returning to her native continent with Melbourne City in 2021, and defender Meikayla Moore, who has just lifted the Women’s Scottish Premier League title with Glasgow City.
So, will either the Football Ferns or Matilda’s have enough in their locker to go all the way? Unfortunately, probably not. Australia have reached the knockout stages in four of the last five World Cups, but
have been unable to progress beyond the quarter-finals on each occasion. Of course, home advantage may well propel them to navigate an extra round, but given that this tournament will be the most competitive yet, even a semi-final appearance seems unlikely. Conversely, New Zealand – in similarity to the men’s national side – have never managed to get out of a World Cup group, and therefore assume the role of plucky underdogs. Nevertheless, the cohosts will be confident they can at least be competitive in a tricky Group A, as they pursue their first-ever win in the competition.
The usual suspects assume the role of favourites. Still buzzing from last July’s European Championship heroics, England will be desperate to clinch successive major honours, as they attempt to improve on their fourth-place finish last time out. Head Coach Sarina Wiegman, who saw her Netherlands side lose out to the United States in the World Cup final four years ago, has an array of worldclass talent at her disposal, with Barcelona duo Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh, last year’s Ballon d’Or runner-up Beth Mead, and WSL top scorer Rachel Daly all poised. Spain will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with, despite a sixteen-strong player mutiny threatening to derail their hopes – stars such as Patri
Guijarro, Aitana Bonmatí, Sandra Paños, and Alexia Putellas, who play alongside Bronze and Walsh at Barça, may all miss out as a consequence. For over two decades, Germany ruled the roost over their continental adversaries, winning the European Championships on eight occasions (six of them consecutively) between 1989 and 2013. However, they’ve far from had it their way of late, having failing to reach the last four in three of their last five major tournament appearances. Nevertheless, anyone writing off the Germans does so at their peril.
The overwhelming favourites, as is usually the case, are the United States. The Stars and Stripes have never secured less than bronze at a World Cup finals, and are the competition’s most successful side with four triumphs to their name. Vlatko Andonovski’s side have won each of their last eight fixtures – a sequence which helped them to claim a sixth SheBelieves Cup in early Spring – after succumbing to a string of disappointing friendly defeats last Autumn. An ominous sign for their upcoming opponents?
Whoever emerges on top down under, fans watching this summer’s festival of football unfold can be assured of one thing: this will be a Women’s World Cup like no other.
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Here are some aspects that have contributed to the growth of the Women’s Super League :
The transition of the Women’s Super League to a fully professional league has been a crucial step in its growth. The shift towards professionalism has attracted talented players from around the world and has allowed teams to provide better resources, facilities, and support for their players. The increased professionalism has resulted in improved competition and higher-quality matches.
GROWTH OF THE WOMEN’S SUPER LEAGUEWomen’s Super League
in England has experienced significant growth in recent years, with several key factors contributing to its development
The WSL has benefited from increased investment from clubs, sponsors, and broadcasting rights deals. Clubs have dedicated more resources to their women’s teams, providing increased funding for player salaries, coaching staff, and infrastructure. This has helped raise the overall standard of the league and attract top talent.
The Women’s Super League has witnessed a significant increase in media coverage, both domestically and internationally. Broadcasters have recognized the growing interest in women’s football and have started broadcasting matches on television and online platforms. Increased media exposure has raised the profile of the league, attracted more fans, and created opportunities for sponsorship and partnerships.
Women’s Super League matches have seen a notable increase in attendance in recent years. With enhanced marketing efforts, affordable ticket prices, and improved matchday experiences, more fans have been drawn to stadiums to support their favourite teams. The growth in attendance has created a vibrant and engaging atmosphere during matches, further promoting the league’s visibility.
The Women’s Super League has become an attractive destination for international players seeking competitive football and exposure. The league has seen the arrival of several high-profile international signings, including players from the United States, Canada, and
other countries. These signings have raised the overall standard of play and attracted attention from fans around the world.
The growth of the Women’s Super League has had a positive impact on grassroots development and participation in women’s football. The increased visibility and success of the league have inspired young girls to take up the sport and dream of playing at the highest level. The improved infrastructure and investment in women’s football have created more opportunities for talent development and player pathways.
Overall, the growth of the Women’s Super League can be attributed to the combined efforts of clubs, players, governing bodies, broadcasters, and fans. The continued progress and development of the league are vital in further promoting women’s football, increasing opportunities for female players, and inspiring future generations of players and fans.
Women's football has emerged from the shadows, stepping onto the global stage with remarkable momentum. In recent years, the sport has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity, breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and inspiring millions of girls and women around the world. In this article, we explore the remarkable rise of women's football, examining its journey, highlighting key milestones, and discussing the impact it has had on both the sport and society at large.
For decades, women's football faced prejudice and marginalization, struggling to gain recognition and support. However, in the last decade, the sport has made significant strides in breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes. Women players have proven their skill, athleticism, and passion, captivating audiences with their
performances and forcing the world to take notice.
Women's football has experienced a tremendous surge in popularity, both in terms of participation and fan base. More girls and women are taking up the sport at grassroots levels, leading to increased competition and higher quality matches. Major tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup and
the UEFA Women's Champions League have garnered significant attention, drawing larger crowds and attracting global television viewership.
The rise of women's football has given rise to a new generation of role models and inspiring icons for young girls to look up to. From Megan Rapinoe and Marta to Ada Hegerberg and Sam Kerr, these trailblazing athletes have not only excelled on the field but have also used
EMPOWERING THE GAME: THE RISE OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALLtheir platforms to advocate for gender equality, challenging societal norms, and inspiring positive change.
Women’s football goes beyond the boundaries of the sport itself. It has become a powerful vehicle for empowerment, fostering selfconfidence, leadership, and teamwork among girls and women. The increased visibility of women’s football has challenged gender norms, encouraging girls to pursue their dreams and aspire to achieve greatness in sports and other areas of life.
While significant progress has been made, women’s football still faces challenges. Pay disparity, unequal media coverage, and lack of investment in certain regions are among the issues that need to be addressed. However, the future looks promising.
With continued support, increased investment, and ongoing efforts to promote gender equality, women’s football is poised to continue its upward trajectory, inspiring generations to come.
EMPOWERING THE GAME: THE RISE OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
At times, City’s latest talisman has been virtually unstoppable. On numerous occasions last term, Haaland swatted away elite-level defenders with consummate ease, before firing past experienced goalkeepers with unnerving consistency. Men versus boy’s stuff. Haaland netted a staggering 36 goals in 35 league appearances in his inaugural
He may be less than twelve months into his Premier League career, but pundits, coaches, and fellow professionals alike are already running out of superlatives to describe Erling Haaland’s extensive list of attributes. Indeed, the Norwegian marksman has had a sensational first season at the Etihad, made all the sweeter by a remarkable continental treble, as the Eastlands outfit scooped the Premier League, F.A Cup and Champions League trophies – the first time an English side has achieved this feat for over two decades – in an incredible 2022/23 campaign.
campaign on English soil, breaking the record for the most goals ever scored in a single Premier League season with five rounds of fixtures to spare. Given these recent developments, it’s perhaps unsurprising that many are beginning to speculate about Haaland’s long-term potential –could the Scandinavian overtake Alan Shearer’s
cumulative top-flight goals haul, and replace the legendary striker at the peak of the Premier League’s all-time scoring charts?
Last June, when news broke that Manchester City had acquired the services of the then Borussia Dortmund frontman, an ominous tone instantly reverberated around the Premier League arena. Although champions in four of the previous five seasons, and accruing five other major domestic honours within this time frame, Pep Guardiola’s trophy-winning juggernaut had often been forced to operate without a central focal point in attack. An ageing Sergio Agüero and an industrious if not prolific Gabriel Jesus attempted to plug this vacuum, but neither managed to quite produce a prolonged period of goalscoring form. For many, the inability to regularly field a recognized centre-forward was the reason why European glory – despite their recent dominance of one of the continent’s most competitive leagues – had so far eluded them. Enter Erling Haaland. The Norwegian was to provide the final piece in the jigsaw, the last brushstroke of Guardiola’s elegant tapestry, as City would consolidate their hegemony in England, and eventually add Europe’s ultimate prize to an increasingly bustling trophy cabinet.
Already considered one of the planet’s hottest prospects, most assumed Haaland would hit the ground running following his summer switch from the Bundesliga outfit. However, few could have predicted the extent of his contribution in the opening weeks of the new campaign. With just nine league games under his belt, the Leeds-born attacker had registered 15 goals, grabbing a brace on his debut and an astonishing three hat-tricks – including one in a thumping Manchester derby victory over Erik ten Hag’s men – in a scintillating start to the season.
Suddenly, City’s creative players had a clear and
obvious outlet, an unapologetically direct striker who could apply a clinical finishing touch to their dynamic build-up play. Now, Kevin De Bruyne’s killer through balls, Bernardo Silva’s intricately woven passes, and Riyad Mahrez’s curling crosses would be met by a player with an insatiable desire to get himself on the score sheet. Could anyone stop this irresistible attacking force from earning Manchester City yet another Premier League title?
F or a long while, it seemed Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal might be the ones to thwart them. Just after the turn of the year, the Gunners were leading the title-chasing pack, eight points clear at the summit. Fast-forward to late May, and City entered the final day of the season holding the same points advantage that the North Londoners had enjoyed during January, having already being announced champions following Arsenal’s defeat to Nottingham Forest the weekend prior. It was no coincidence that Manchester City were at their imperious best in the initial and conclusive stages of the season, precisely when Haaland was in the midst of a goalscoring purple patch. True, the Citizens’ proclivity for performing well when it matters most – particularly at the business end of the season – is certainly not a new phenomenon, but the stats underline just how integral Haaland has been to Manchester City’s success this term.
Clearly, the ex-Molde forward is still a relatively fresh face on the Premier League circuit. However, if Haaland does opt to extend his stay on these shores for the foreseeable future, then, save a miraculous sustained dip in form or City ceding their seemingly impregnable domestic supremacy
THE NORWEGIAN WAS TO PROVIDE THE FINAL PIECE IN THE JIGSAW, THE LAST BRUSHSTROKE OF GUARDIOLA’S ELEGANT TAPESTRY...ERLING HAALAND
(assuming he avoids the currently unthinkable and remains at the Etihad), it seems Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record – which stands at 260 goals – will inevitably come under severe threat. At just 22 years of age, and having only amassed an extremely modest number of English top-flight appearances, this may seem a bold, if not slightly reckless, prediction. However, given the nature of Haaland’s performances and the sheer scale of his impact, this must already be considered a reasonable assertion.
Throughout the 2022/23 Premier League campaign, Haaland averaged more than a goal per game; if the striker was to replicate this form over the next seven seasons, he would easily surpass Shearer’s tally – even if he was to suffer infrequent spells on the sidelines through injury, suspension, or otherwise. Realistically, England skipper Harry Kane – the sole active representative in the Premier League’s top ten goalscorer list – is the only other player who could challenge Shearer’s extraordinary record, having found the net on 213 occasions so far. Nevertheless, even the 29-year-old Spurs forward cannot compete with Haaland’s scoring productivity, despite averaging a goal every 126 minutes across his twelve Premier League campaigns to press. Indeed, even if Kane does chase down the ex-Newcastle United ace, it appears Haaland will be waiting menacingly in the wings to claim top spot later down the line.
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Evie and Ryan’s faces showed the hurt. They’d been told there wasn’t a place for them in the team.
Their parents went to see the coach, Sam. “This isn’t right! Junior football’s about friendships and fun, not how good you are. And anyway, how will they get better if they aren’t playing in matches?” Sam said Evie and Ryan are great, and the club is inclusive, but it’d be better for them to play and develop with those of similar ability. It was a stressful conversation and made Sam wonder whether the effort he put into coaching was worth it.
As a grassroots parent or coach you may encounter this situation one day. Squads and children change from 5- to 11-a-side and differences in ability stand out more.
As a player, be the best you can be. As a coach, give the children the opportunity and encouragement to do that.
Yes, but the key is practice. In most subjects, children have multiple lessons per week and then homework. Regular practice builds learning.
Football’s the same: the more you practise the right things, the better you get. The better you get the more confident you are. Then you try your skills in a game and when it works it’s feels fantastic! Practise builds fitness too.
Then you are being the best you can be. And the chance of that uncomfortable conversation ever happening is lower.
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You might have noticed, the world’s best footballers are playing in socks that often don’t match their team’s normal football socks. They cut the bottoms off to wear (usually) a white pair. But why are they doing that?
You might have noticed, the world’s best footballers are playing in socks that often don’t match their team’s normal football socks. They cut the bottoms off to wear (usually) a white pair. But why are they doing that?
They are wearing football grip socks. If you haven’t worn them while you are playing, they will change your game! But what actually are they and why are the world’s best players wearing them more and more?
WHAT ARE THE WHITE SOCKS ALL THE FOOTBALLERS ARE WEARING?
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Grip socks have small rubber grips on the sole and help provide you with more support and control within your boots. They prevent blisters, help you change direct and have even been scientifically proven to reduce your risk of suffering injuries while you’re playing football.
Your normal football kit socks are mass-produced and generally poor quality which leads to you getting blisters (especially in preseason), sweaty feet and just generally being uncomfortable. Grip socks help to reduce blisters by providing additional support to the bottom of your feet so you don’t slide around inside your boots. They have padding around the heel and are
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From early morning lifts to washing muddy kits and boots to cheering your little ones on in the freezing cold –Soccer mums are the hidden heroes of grassroots football. Being a football mum definitely has its challenges, but it is very rewarding, knowing you are turning up for your son or daughter and showing them the support, they need and allowing them to be apart of a team is a great feeling. If you are a first-time football mum or just need some general pointers to tackle the world of being a football mum, then we have you covered!
Set up or join a WhatsApp group chat with the other parents to keep updated with all the news and updates about match days and training sessions.
Start them cleaning their own football boots to get in a routine after football to get them clean and look after their boots.
Invest in a parka coat for those windy and wet days.
Wellies and fluffy socks are your new best friend – not very stylish but trust me you want to keep your toes warm!
Always bring some extra bottles of water and snacks such as cereal bars for your little one.
A flask of tea and a good book will keep you going on those days where you want to unwind.
Always try to encourage the team even when they are losing to keep them going and to show them support.
Invest in some Vanish and great stain removal products for those grass, mud, blood stains!
Bring an old towel for the car
journey home from a game to protect your car from muddy seats and grassy footwells! You can get waterproof seat protectors also which are great.
A good breakfast – You and your little ones need energy to tackle the pitch and early mornings, so a good and healthy breakfast is important.
A nice idea when the time comes for new boots is to donate old football boots and shin pads that don’t fit anymore to a primary school for other children to use.
A lightweight camping chair that you can bring along to sit and spectate those long matches whilst still being comfortable is a great idea!
SOCCER MUMS: THE HEROES OF GRASSROOTS
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FUELLING FOOTBALL’S FUTURE: THE POWER OF YOUTH SPORT NUTRITIONLionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest footballers of all time, and their individual brilliance has captivated fans around the world. While both players have achieved extraordinary success throughout their careers, they possess different styles and strengths that set them apart. Here’s a comparison of Messi and Ronaldo as footballers:
Known for his exceptional dribbling ability, close ball control, and agility, Messi’s playing style is often described as elegant and mesmerizing. He excels in tight spaces, effortlessly manoeuvring past defenders and creating scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
Ronaldo is a powerful and athletic forward who combines speed, strength, and incredible leaping ability. He is known for his explosive runs, longrange shooting, and aerial prowess. Ronaldo’s physicality and ability to score from almost any position make him a formidable presence on the field.
Messi is a prolific goal scorer and has an incredible ability to find the back of the net. He is known for his precise finishing, both with his left and right foot, and his ability to score from various positions. Messi has consistently been among the top scorers in domestic leagues and has broken numerous goal-scoring records.
Ronaldo is also a remarkable goal scorer and has a remarkable ability to score goals consistently throughout his career. He possesses a powerful shot and is known for his ability to score from distance, as well as his heading ability. Ronaldo has also set numerous goal-scoring records and has won several Golden Boot awards.
Messi has enjoyed great success with Barcelona, winning numerous domestic titles, including multiple La Liga and Copa del Rey titles. He has also won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona and has been awarded the FIFA Ballon d’Or (now The Best FIFA Men’s Player) multiple times.
Ronaldo has achieved success with various clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. He has won multiple league titles in England, Spain, and Italy, as well as the UEFA Champions League with both Manchester United and Real Madrid. Ronaldo has also been awarded the FIFA Ballon d’Or multiple times.
While Messi has enjoyed tremendous success at the club level, he has faced some challenges with the Argentine national team. He has reached multiple Copa America and World Cup finals but has not won a major international tournament.
Ronaldo has had more success on the international stage, winning the UEFA European Championship with Portugal in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019. He has been a key figure for the Portuguese national team, leading them to significant achievements.
Messi’s influence on the game extends beyond goals and trophies. His vision, passing ability, and playmaking skills make him a fantastic team player. He has an incredible ability to create opportunities for his teammates and is often involved in the build-up play, dictating the tempo of the game.
Ronaldo’s impact is characterized by his incredible work ethic, ambition, and leadership qualities. He sets high standards for himself and those around him, driving his teammates to perform at their best. His ability to score crucial goals in important moments has earned him a reputation as a big-game player.
Messi and Ronaldo are both exceptional footballers who have achieved remarkable success throughout their careers. Messi’s dribbling, close control, and playmaking skills set him apart, while Ronaldo’s athleticism, goalscoring ability, and leadership qualities make him a formidable force. Ultimately, personal preference often determines who is considered the better player, but both Messi and Ronaldo have left an indelible mark on the game of football.
MESSI VS RONALDO: WHO IS THE REAL GOAT?
Whether you were born in the 1950s or the 1990s, you will be more than aware of the different tactics used in the game of football. The only difference is that the younger generation will have a completely different view when it comes to tactics when compared with the older generation. Why is this the case?
The game was once a very simple one when it came to tactics and formations. Speak to someone in their 50s or 60s and they will more than likely tell you that the best formation is the tried and tested 4-42. Speak to someone in their 20s or 30s and they might tell you that the 5-4-1 formation is better. There is no right or wrong, but it is simply a case that the game, players and coaches have evolved. So, let’s take a look at the different formations and how they have evolved through the ages, bringing us up to the modern game as we know it today.
Modern football, shaped by a captivating journey of tactical evolution spanning a century, has transformed the way we experience the game. Let's travel back to its early days, where a simpler formation reigned: 7 forwards, 2 half-backs, and 1 full-back. Midfielders and their vital role had yet to be introduced, leaving formations to freely combine offensive and defensive players. These flexible configurations thrived across countries in the 1880s, each with its unique variations.
During this era, the renowned Preston North End team, known as the "Invincibles," introduced and popularised the remarkable "Scottish Style" of football. Their ground-breaking 2-3-5 formation, consisting of two full-backs, three half-backs, and five forwards, revolutionised the game. Notably, they clinched the championship and emerged victorious in the 1889 FA Cup, leaving an indelible mark on football history.
The dominance of this formation prevailed until the 1920s when the introduction of offside rules demanded fresh tactics. Arsenal, ever the pioneers, responded with their inventive 3-3-4 formation. This strategic shift aimed to employ offside traps against teams with a surplus of attacking forwards. The
system brought a more defined structure to the game, fostering creativity in midfield and granting defenders increased flexibility at the back. Today, this formation is hailed as one of the earliest manifestations of counterattacking football.
Witness the captivating evolution of football tactics, where the spirit of innovation and strategic adaptation have forever shaped the game we adore. Join us as we explore the intricate dance
to Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team, whose direct attacking play drew inspiration from the renowned 'Total Football' of the 1970s. However, the origins of Pep's influential formation can be traced back even further, to 1930s Italy. Enter the Metodo System, a tactical marvel introduced by Vittorio Pozo, the coach of the Italian National Team.
between tradition and progress, unearthing the secrets that lie beneath the surface of every mesmerising match.
The Metodo System, a revolutionary 2-3-2-3 formation, showcased two full-backs, a half-centre back, two half-backs, two midfielders, and an attacking trio with a centre forward leading the charge. This formation heralded a ground-breaking shift, introducing the concept of midfielders to propel the ball forward, replacing the traditional half-backs of earlier formations. Pozo's visionary approach saw the emergence of inside forwards, a breed of midfielders, who orchestrated swift attacks through short passes. Not only did this transformative system pave the way for modern counter-attacking football, but it also fortified the defence as a cohesive unit.
One of the most impactful football styles witnessed in the modern era traces its roots
The Metodo System's profound impact became evident in Italy's triumphs during the 1934 and 1938 World Cups. The tactical prowess, strategic cohesion, and inventive use of midfielders propelled Italy to glory, leaving an indelible mark on football history. With each victory, the system's influence reverberated across the globe, inspiring future
THE GAME WAS CHANGING
generations of football tacticians. However, a formation emerged as a symbol of balance and brilliance: the 4-2-4. Surpassing earlier formations like WM and WW, this strategic masterpiece took centre stage during the historic 1954 World Cup, led by Uruguay's Gustav Sebes.
The 4-2-4 formation seemed to bring teams together, creating a robust defence with an electrifying attack. Defenders played a crucial role in advancing the ball, unleashing a proactive style. By maintaining a high defensive line, players swiftly pierced through opponents' midfield lines. Brazil's national team notably embraced this system, achieving historic triumphs in the 1950 and 1970 World Cups.
The formation's appeal captivated teams worldwide, spurring its widespread adoption and inspiring new styles of play. Fast forward to the present day, and the echoes of the Metodo System still resonate. Guardiola's Barcelona team masterfully adapted this historic formation, infusing it with their own distinctive style. Their captivating brand of direct attacking football harnessed the essence of the Metodo System, leaving an indomitable mark on the beautiful game.
Modern-day football traces its roots to the introduction of the widely acclaimed 4-42 formation. Originating in England, this formation gained prominence as the basic structure employed by many teams. Notably, Fabio Capello, renowned for his managerial acumen, favoured and refined the 4-4-2 during his tenure at Milan and with the England National Team. However, the German side's 4-2-3-1 outclassed England, revealing the need for evolution.
The 1990s marked a transformative period in football as the role of midfielders underwent significant changes. The advent of the 4-4-2 formation paved the way for the emergence of holding midfielders and attacking midfielders. Defensive and box-to-box midfielders such as the likes of Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Redknapp became vital components, while the utilisation of supporting left-backs as wing-backs added tactical versatility during the 90s and early 2000s. Furthermore, striking partnerships, including
a target man and a second striker, gained traction. Think Shearer and Sutton. Cole and Sheringham.
Various adaptations of the 4-4-2 formation, such as the 4-4-2 diamond, 4-4-2 block, 4-4-1-1, and 4-5-1, were later embraced by teams seeking tactical innovation. The historic Premier League triumph of Leicester City in the 2015/16 season, orchestrated by manager Claudio Ranieri, exemplified the flexibility and effectiveness of the 4-4-2 formation. Meanwhile, football luminaries such as Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, and Arsene Wenger spearheaded the development of formations that surpassed the traditional 4-4-2 in terms of shape and structure.
Sir Alex Ferguson's iconic Manchester United encountered challenges when facing the 4-4-2 formations employed by Arsene Wenger's Arsenal and the 4-3-3 style devised by Mourinho during his initial Chelsea stint. Around the world, the 2000s witnessed the ascendance of the three-man midfield, providing a numerical advantage (3Vs2) over the 4-4-2 formation. As a result,
formations such as 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-1-2 came to fruition.
While the 4-3-3 formation gained prominence in modern football, it has historical roots, having been previously utilised by teams like Uruguay in the 1950 and 1954 World Cups and later by several Latin American countries. The renowned Dutch teams of the 1974 and 1978 World Cups, along with Johan Cruyff's Ajax side in the 1980s, epitomised the elegance of the 4-3-3. Present-day managers, including Mourinho, Guardiola, and occasionally Klopp, continue to employ this versatile formation.
Additionally, the 4-3-1-2, a variation of the 4-3-3, left an indelible mark on football, employed by Allegri at Milan and later by Ancelotti at Real Madrid. The visionary approach extended to Barcelona, where the 3-3-1-3 formation, influenced by Cruyff and the captivating Dutch football of the 1970s and 80s, found its place.
In the ever-evolving world of football tactics, teams have continually adapted and reshaped their formations throughout the game. While this phenomenon is not entirely new, it has become more pronounced in modern football, showcasing the fluidity and versatility of the sport. A striking illustration of this occurred in the legendary 2005 Champions League Final, where Liverpool defied all odds by overturning a three-goal deficit through a strategic formation change. Under Rafael Benitez's astute guidance, the team adopted a counteroffensive 3-43 formation, ultimately claiming the coveted title.
The introduction of makeshift players and alterations in team structure has fuelled the evolution of positional play. One notable formation that embodies this concept is the revolutionary 4-6-0. In this setup, the absence of a traditional striker is compensated by a versatile player operating in a midfield role. This strategic manoeuvre prevents opponents from effectively man-marking specific players without disrupting their own formation. The sharp Sir Alex Ferguson, a true innovator, embraced this style during his triumphant 2007-08 season,
leaving an indelible mark on the game.
As the football landscape continues to transform, a shift towards a more compact and intense style of play has emerged, with attacking football reclaiming its prominence. Counter-attacking strategies have gained widespread popularity worldwide, boasting a myriad of variations. The development of the game has diminished the significance of formations on paper, as players assume increasingly diverse roles on the pitch. Adaptability and versatility have become key attributes in the ever-changing football landscape.
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Spending large amounts on fitness and sport is no longer necessary. Through innovative product in-house technology, sustainability, and creativity we can bring the best of British sports to a global audience.
We don’t have huge marketing budgets, nor do we overprice our products. Quality to us means being fair, being sustainable, being original and most importantly, being the fit to your lifestyle. We want to make sports, fitness and comfort available to everyone.
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Mark Harrod Ltd is one of the leading sports equipment manufacturers in the UK and has been supplying sports clubs, schools, colleges, local authorities, and contractors nationwide for over a decade.
They manufacture and supply a vast selection of sports equipment designed to withstand heavy use. Their key range is for football, but we also stock sports equipment for; hockey, rugby, cricket, netball, badminton, and much more. With a recent acquisition of Stadia Sports, Mark Harrod Ltd can now also supply sports equipment for athletics, golf, gyms and schools.
Mark Harrod Limited understands the benefits of manufacturing outstanding aluminium and steel goals, supplying clubs from a premiership level to local grassroots clubs with a whole array of football equipment, and providing incredible customer service.
Their collaborative relationship with Premier League clubs such as Wolverhampton Wanderers FC goes some way to support that. This year alone, Mark Harrod Limited has provided Wolves with brandnew equipment for their Training Ground facilities at Compton Park.
FOT420F 24x8 portable box goals with bespoke coloured nets
FOT600 24x8 portable goals
1m x 2m target goals with custom-coloured nets
4m aluminium shelters in team colours
Five-seater sin bins in team colours
Litter bins
Socketed pitch signs
Complete Duralock fencing system complete with access gates
Socketed ball-stop system around three sides with netting
Anti-vermin netting around the bottom of the fencing
Boot wipers at access gates
Chain-link fencing
Their aluminium and steel goals are manufactured at their factory in Stafford and come with a warranty and the option of a maintenance contract. All Mark Harrod Limited products (where applicable) conform to the latest British and European Standards. Their commitment to safety doesn’t stop once your product is delivered. Mark Harrod Ltd offer servicing and maintenance contracts to ensure your equipment remains safe, prolonging the life of your products.
Phoenix Youth FC’s Jez Horgan shared his thoughts – “SNAP is an easy-to-use platform, with great Social Media links and the ability to get your Sponsorship requirements seen by a wider audience. Within one day of going live we were contacted, secured sponsorship and received the money into our Bank Account. This is a great tool at a reasonable cost for all your sponsorship requirements and keeping your existing sponsors in one easy location. I would definitely recommend SNAP to any clubs looking for regular sponsorship.”
SNAP CEO, Mark Covington commented – “We are delighted to be partnered with over 60% of the county FA’s in England, supporting their teams and clubs. We hope to welcome the Football Mania family onto the system next!”
Securing and retaining sponsors can be a challenge, SNAP Sponsorship is a unique online platform that is supporting grassroots sports clubs across the UK to secure more sponsors and manage their existing commercial portfolios with ease. The SNAP system has been designed and
To watch our demo and find out more about how we can support your club, visit www.snapsponsorship.com
Sign up today with the discount code: FOOTBALLMANIA20 to receive 20% OFF the cost of onboarding
On average, SNAP clubs secure £10k in additional sponsorship during the first season. There’s no reason why you can’t be next!
developed by club volunteers to support the need to save valuable volunteer hours, professionalise their relationships with sponsors and keep all partnership details in a secure online portal.
We have seen that sponsorship income helps drive club development, which in turn attracts more sponsors to support continued growth and sustainability.
SNAP creates a digital shop window for your club, opening up opportunities to advertise your sponsorship needs to local businesses, securing and fostering key relationships that will support your club to develop and grow. As digital marketing becomes even more key in today’s climate, we provide you with all the tools to help you extend your reach to businesses and, once secured, allow you to support them in meeting their marketing objectives.
Alongside the platform you’ll receive dedicated account management support from experienced sponsorship professionals, industry case studies with easy-to-follow activations ideas as well as step by step guides to enable you to win new sponsors.
For NLS Step 3, and below, the FA requirement for average light levels increases from 120 lux to 200 lux when you install new floodlights or “improve” installations. This reduces the energy saving benefit of LED, but advanced controls can dim the floodlights to save power pre/post-match and for training with a scheduler for automation.
LED FLOODLIGHTS, THINK COLUMNS & NEIGHBOURS
It’s taken the recent electricity price hikes for many clubs to consider the upgrade to LED floodlights.
Are the LED floodlight weight and wind loadings suitable for your columns - do you need expensive structural analyses or even new columns?
The columns should be visually inspected for signs of corrosion and fatigue.
Foundation holding down bolts, or column roots, need to be tested.
Ensure you have a valid 5 yearly Electrical Inspection Condition Report (EICR).
Adding “RCBO” protection – required since October 2022 for public lighting upgrade works to protect against electric shock.
The Local Authorities (LA) vary in their approach –is a change to LED simply a maintenance upgrade, a change of a planning condition or is full planning permission required?
Check your existing planning permission – days/ hours, are you increasing light levels or light spill, floodlight visuals etc.
The Environmental Zone defines the “obtrusive light” limits for your neighbours – this restricts light spill levels at windows and more importantly is their view of how bright your floodlights are against a dark sky.
Bats are a legally protected species and need to be considered.
This can limit the floodlight aim direction and tilt angle, and hence often dictates the design in terms of light uniformity on the pitch.
Maybe light guards (cowls) are required to help cut-off the visible light.
Even if your floodlights have been there for years, a resident can complain to the local authority – light is a statutory nuisance – and this can result in an abatement notice to stop or restrict the light. In summary, LED floodlights are the sustainable way forward to save energy and reduce maintenance costs.
Lights4Sport Dark Licht floodlights ensure the £’s you spend on electricity gets the light on your pitch, not on your neighbours! Contact Martin Roche, martinr@ecoclub.uk or visit www.ecoclub.uk
LIGHTS4SPORT WILL DESIGN CHECK THE LIGHT SOURCE INTENSITY (BRIGHTNESS) OF EVERY FLOODLIGHT VIEWED FROM EACH SURROUNDING HOUSE
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is just around the corner and fans are planning their diaries for how to watch sixty-four matches played across ten venues in two countries. That’s a lot of football, and with the time difference in host nations Australia and New Zealand, some of us might be tuning in for kick-off from our beds!
So what better way to demonstrate support for the Lionesses in their quest for glory than with the officially licensed England FA home textiles collection from awardwinning boutique bedding company Dreamtex? Set those alarms to rise from your slumber under a new England duvet set as Sarina Wiegman’s team try to make history once again following their triumph at the Euros in 2022.
The “Play The Game You Were Born to Play” duvet is a striking and patriotic design that is available in single, double and king size, so there’s no excuse, everyone in the house can put one on their beds! What’s more, the duvet is reversible so you can flip it over to reveal a vibrant repeat pattern featuring the England crest and choose which design you sleep under each night or snooze under during the half time break. Also, new designs are on the way so keep an eye out for more England themed bedding to brighten up your bedroom.
Dreamtex’s genderless range of England home décor merchandise is for all fans of England’s teams, whether you follow the men or women’s teams or both, and you can add to your bedroom makeover with England cushions and cosy fleece blankets. Young fans will be excited to decorate their room in time for the start of England’s World Cup campaign on July 20th and, if you’re looking for gift inspiration for a football lover’s birthday, then an England shirt shaped cushion will be a great addition for a living room or office. For any early risers out there heading to the gym before work, or youngsters setting
off for their next training session, then you can also take the England Three Lions towel with you to show you’re behind the Lionesses every step of the way this summer. As holiday season is almost upon us too, you could even pack one for your sunbed by the pool.
Dreamtex is proud to have launched a patriotic range of official England FA homewares for football fans across the country and is looking forward to cheering on the Lionesses this summer as football fever grips the nation once more.
The England FA range is available from retailers such as Asda, Argos and Very, just search online to find out more.
You can also visit the Dreamtex website for more information and to see a taster of the other licensed homewares on offer. From popular children’s TV and anime characters to the world of gaming, there really is something for everyone.
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We supply and erect our range of stands to a ready site, as well as offering all civil works as part of the package. The simple design allows for a rapid installation onsite, with minimal interference to the surrounding areas. What’s more, is that all our spectator ground installations are created in accordance with the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide).
Our spectator stands are suitable for a multitude of venues throughout the UK and Ireland focusing on smaller, more personal sporting clubs whilst being capable of expanding to larger venues - we can deliver a stand that is strong, supportive and serves its purpose to the highest standard.
R ecycles and distributes old football kits and equipment to underprivileged children in the world poorest countries. The charity aims to use football as a tool to promote social inclusion, education, and personal development among young people as well as supporting the development of local football clubs in these communities.
You can make a donation to KitAid directly through their website, www.kitaid.net
Share this blog post or KitAid's website on social media to raise awareness about the charity's mission and impact and encourage your friends and family to support the cause too.
Recently announced their support for KitAid, pledging to donate a percentage of their profits to the charity. The team believes that it is important to use their platform and influence to make a positive impact to support them.
KitAid welcomes volunteers who are willing to help with the collection, sorting, and distribution of football kits and equipment. Contact the charity to find out how you can get involved.
By supporting this charity, we can all play a part in making a difference in the lives of young people around the world. Let’s join forces and help KitAid continue their important work
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Koolpak has been manufacturing Hot & Cold Therapy products since 1993, and we are delighted to be celebrating our 30 Year Anniversary in 2023. During this time, Koolpak has established itself as the UK’s No.1 manufacturer and we are recognised as one of the leading brands in the Sports and First Aid industry.
With immediate treatment necessary to help speed up recovery times, the Koolpak range of Sports Injury and First Aid products have proved to be essential items to help players on the road to recovery.
For further information on our range, visit our website at www.koolpak.co.uk
