Why it’s the ghosts of 2015,not 2010 that haunt Crystal Palace
Ben Jones looks at the progression and future of Crystal Palace after ten years in the Premier League
Mark Hughes and a Welsh Revolution
When Mark Hughes took over as Wales manager in 1999 he enacted a revolution. Ben Jones looks at the roots, form and impact of his work.
Michael Owen the fully formed wonderkid
Ben Jones looks at young Michael Owen and explores why he was the perfect wonderkid
Kevin Keegan England Manager-Scapegoats and Sacrificial Lambs
Kevin Keegan has the lowest win percentage of any England manager. Ben Jones looks at his time in ‘the second most important job in the country’, and examines why in some ways he was the perfect man for the job at the time.
Daydream believers and a Stadium of Light
When Peter Reid joined Sunderland in 1995 they were on the verge of relegation to the third tier. Reid took Sunderland to their highest position in 40 years in a gleaming new stadium. Ben Jones asks what was behind this success and explores whether Sunderland’s bright future was an optical illusion.
How Arsene Wenger broke the three year rule and built Arsenal’s invincibles
Ben Jones explores how Arsene Wenger defied the three year rule in overseeing ‘an evolutionary process-not far from a managerial masterpiece, ’ and created the invincibles.
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