MOST Premier League clubs now have a Sporting Director or equivalent. What do they do? And what makes a good one? David Slemen, founder of Elite Performance Partners, explains.

FORMER Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke says British managers do not get opportunities at the top level because foreign bosses are “put on a massive pedestal”.

BRENTFORD co-Director of Football Rasmus Ankersen says the club invests in specialist coaches to increase the value of their "assets" instead of paying big wages for players.

ROTHERHAM manager Paul Warne has made emotional intelligence key to his leadership style. He told TGG about the importance of openness, authenticity and treating people as individuals.

GERMANY will emphasise small-sided games and the spirit of the streets as they attempt to reverse the recent decline of their national teams.

INJURY specialist John Hartley found an unused Biodex machine in a storage room when he arrived at Aston Villa. Now he uses it every day and says it has "massive value".

FORMER Manchester United Under-18 coach Paul McGuinness shares his memories of mentor Eric Harrison, who has died at the age of 81.

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has paid tribute to “one of the greatest coaches of our time” following the death of Eric Harrison at the age of 81.

DR Jeremy Bettle, Head of Performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs ice hockey team, tells us about his job, the NHL and his views on the industry as a whole.

LEEDS manager Marcelo Bielsa says "what makes you important when you win is the same thing that makes you useless when you lose" as far as the media is concerned.

MANCHESTER CITY have promoted from within to fill the Head Physio position vacated by Lee Nobes last November.

BORUSSIA DORTMUND Technical Director Michael Zorc admits England has now overtaken Germany when it comes to youth development.