MANCHESTER CITY analyst Richard Bredice says he expects the introduction of electronic devices into the technical area to create “huge controversy” this season.

GARY NEVILLE says Manchester United have been a ‘horror show’ since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement because they abandoned their long-term philosophy.

THE trade in backroom staff in the Premier League has almost outpaced the turnover of players this summer.

CHELSEA manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed his backroom staff following an exodus from the club this summer.

STEVENAGE manager Dino Maamria says top Academies are a “fake environment” and that he usually prefers to sign players from non-league.

BRAZILIAN performance coach Alessandro Schoenmaker has left Crystal Palace following a backroom reshuffle by the south east London club.

MANCHESTER UNITED are considering how best to replace Javier Ribalta following the Spaniard’s unexpected exit to Zenit St Petersburg this week.

WHY are there just only English managers in the Premier League, when all but one of the bosses in Serie A is Italian?

GRAEME JONES has ended an 11-year spell as Roberto Martinez’s assistant to team up with close friend Darren Moore at West Brom.

ROB PRICE, Leeds United’s new Head of Medicine and Performance, says he will be looking to “push boundaries” this season.

MIDDLESBROUGH have settled their High Court claims against both Birmingham City and Garry Monk’s backroom staff.

FORMER England rugby coach Brian Ashton says players are sport's great innovators - if coaches give them the chance.