The lost boys of the academies
‘I was 18, I had nothing figured out. What do you do? You’ve been told all your life and certainly believe, that you will be one thing. Then it gets taken away from you because of one, maybe two opinions. I certainly didn’t know.’ Tom Johnson on his experiences in the academy system and mental health.
Ranieri at Chelsea: Claudio’s gift to Jose.
Claudio Ranieri was Chelsea manager in perhaps the most turbulent time in the clubs history. Ben Jones explores his legacy and ask how much thanks does Jose Mourinho owe Ranieri?
When Phil Thompson managed Liverpool
Ben Jones looks back at Phil Thompson’s six months as Liverpool manager and ask is there more to Phil Thompson than meets the eye?
Alan Pardew...On second thoughts
Ben Jones takes a look at the career of the irrepressible Alan Scott Pardew, and asks if he the best English manager of the 21st Century
Sir Alex Ferguson’s lost fourth great Manchester United team
By the time Sir Alex Ferguson retired from football management in 2013 he had spent six years building what he had hoped to be his last great team. A thrilling young team based on bravery, energy and pace. Written by Ben Jones