THE sacking of Phil Parkinson on Sunday has left Sunderland without a manager, assistant manager, Academy Manager, chairman, Under-18s coach, Head of Recruitment and Head of Football Operations.

LEE JOHNSON tells TGG how he's developed as a manager since getting his first job at the age of 31 - and how he aims to tackle his next opportunity.

FORMER Manchester United Head of Recovery Robin Thorpe remembers two stories that illustrate Sir Alex Ferguson's genius for man-management.

FORMER England manager Steve McClaren has been appointed Technical Director and board advisor by Derby County.

ARSENAL Director of Football Operations Huss Fahmy is leaving the club next month as their restructure of internal operations continues.

PERFORMANCE Psychologist Tom Young, who has interviewed Sean Dyche for his new book, outlines the 12 key attributes of the Burnley manager's leadership style.

CHARLTON have appointed Ged Roddy MBE as their Technical Director in the first senior off-field hire of the Thomas Sandgaard era.

LES REED is to leave his role as Technical Director of the Football Association at the end of the year and will be replaced by his assistant John McDermott.

FOOTBALL’S preoccupation with the ‘unicorn’ manager or head coach is a "flawed leadership concept" and needs to change, says Dave Reddin, the former Head of Team Strategy and Performance? at the Football Association.

DUE to popular demand, we've released The Future Game online conference as a recording.

SEVILLA Sporting Director Monchi says he “can’t believe” that Manchester United do not have the same role at their club.

SCOUTS have been among the main casualties in football's response to Covid-19. Andy Burton, the former Senior Recruitment Consultant for Bournemouth, argues this is short-term thinking that could have long-term consequences.