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MANAGER OF THE MONTH AWARDS

It was little Nigel Pearson Kenny And in Sky

surprise that
Brendan
Rodgers
clinched the Barclays Premier
League Manager of the Month
Award for March, with his side
setting off on a devastating run
of form that would take them all
the way to the top of the table.
The Reds swept aside their
opponents like the Liverpool
of title-winning campaigns
in the 1980s, hitting three
goals at Southampton, six at
Cardiff, as well as hammering
Manchester United 3-0 at Old
Trafford. They also defeated
Spurs 4-0, and saw off
Sunderland 2-1, in the midst of
11 straight league wins.
Liverpool: P5 W5 D0 L0 (F18 A4)
(league only)
took the award
in Sky Bet
League One as his Leicester
City side marched imperiously
towards the league title. This
season, the Foxes have never
faltered in their pursuit of first
place, and March saw them
sweep aside Charlton Athletic,
Barnsley, Blackpool and,
notably, title rivals Burnley,
with consummate ease.
The only blots on the copybook
were 1-1 draws with Yeovil
Town and Blackburn Rovers,
but the club successfully
defended an unbeaten run
that extended right the way
back to December 7.
Leicester City: P6 W4 D2 L0 (F13 A3)
(league only)
Jackett’s
decision to drop
down a division to manage
Wolves has been vindicated
after his side all but wrapped
up promotion back to the
Championship with six wins in
March, earning their manager
the divisional award.
Only a home draw against
Shrewsbury Town and away
defeat at Crawley Town went
against the Black Country
giants, who eased past Port
Vale, Walsall, Swindon Town,
Sheffield United, Colchester
United and MK Dons in a
month that saw the club play
eight league matches.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: P8 W6
D1 L1 (F18 A5)
Bet League
Two, Nigel
Worthington was rewarded
for masterminding York City’s
sensational late-season dash
into the play-off picture, after
the Minstermen clocked up six
league wins during March.
In only their second season
back as a league club, York
have proved they have what it
takes to roll with the best in the
division, and a miserly defence
was again at the heart of their
ascent, with City conceding
just one goal in seven matches
in March – indeed, in their
16 league games between
February and April, York leaked
just three goals.
York City: P7 W6 D1 L0 (F8 A1)

CAREERPATH
The season started terribly for you [no and that the rewards would come, and
wins in the first 12 matches]. That must thankfully that has been proven to be the
have been tough? case.
.... with James Beattie, manager of Sky I had a long career as a player and you As a former player it is difficult to stand
Bet League Two side Accrington Stanley learn to see past the by and put all your trust in others, but it’s
adversity. Yes it was something you have to do.
Some of your players have said you have tough, and I’m
a unique management and coaching grateful for the
Stanley are perhaps the smallest
style... time I had to put
club in the Football League. Where
things right,
Well I just conduct my team talks and can you go from here?
because at other
training sessions in the same way that I We don’t look too far ahead. We simply
clubs I might
conduct myself. I don’t believe screaming want to continue doing the things that
not have been
and shouting is the right way to go about work, keep on building and developing
afforded that. But
things. For other managers it works, but as players and a coaching team, and
I always believed
my approach is to get everyone together we’ll see then where that takes us.
what we were
and share problems and successes.
doing was right,

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SOUTHAMPTON
Mauricio Pressing initiation
Pochettino SET-UP
Pressing
Key
Ball
movement

initiation
1a
Area Player
movement
Dribble
Half pitch plus 15
Overview: yards
Equipment
This session
Balls, cones, goals
coaches players
Number of Players
on understanding
defensive pressing. 10v10 plus two
keepers
It’s important to Session time
practise the key
60mins
elements to identify
how, when and What do I get the
where we can apply players to do?
pressing technique,
We divide our practice
and that includes
area into three, with
adopting the right The red player successfully
three poles (five yards presses the yellow
shape tactically and
wide) spaced out defender
togetherness of the
evenly at one end,
group, as well as
and a full-size goal at
being able to identify

1b
the other. There are
the right moment to
two teams of 10, plus
close down.
keepers.
We see the benefits
Yellows attack the top
of this session
goal, while reds score
paying off every
by passing through the
week – indeed, good
poles at the other end
pressing technique is
of the pitch. Pressing
central to the intense
opponents closely at all
brand of football we
times is imperative (1a).
play.
There are no more than
three passes allowed in
each area and players
are limited to three
touches each. Reds He forces the yellow to
must spread out and make a long cross-field
pass, which means all reds
switch play, making must vacate the opposite
use of all three areas. wide channel
They score one point

1c
for scoring through
the poles and three
points if the keeper can
anticipate which gate
the ball will be scored
through by gathering.
“As soon as Yellow defenders
the ball is must press at every
opportunity, closing
moved to a down space in front
new area of attackers and
jockeying opponents
of the pitch, in looking to force
defenders an interception or
Their intention to press
error. We condition
mustregroup the practice so that if
quickly and with purpose
immediately prompts an
and press the ball is in one wide interception, and a threaded
pass to the keeper sees the
channel, the team out
quickly.” reds score three points

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Pressing initiation
Key
Ball
MATCH DETAIL: movement
Player
Capital One Cup, second round movement
Dribble
Barnsley v Southampton
Mauricio August 27, 2013 His fellow attacker must
Pochettino stay aware of a potential
SOUTHAMPTON pass infield across the
back four. He must be The role of the central
Prior to arriving in ready to press midfielder is essential –
the Barclays Premier The closest attacker as he recovers he must
presses his man and stay aware of changing
League, fans in the UK closes down the space game elements around
might have best known him, being ready to cover
Mauricio Pochettino as a pass infield or a switch
the man who conceded
the crucial penalty The keeper
that meant England releases the
triumphed over ball
Argentina at the 2002
World Cup.
But following a glittering
playing career that saw
the centre-back make
20 appearances for
his country, as well as
starring for Newell’s
Old Boys, Espanyol The attacking winger
(three spells), PSG moves into a wider position The midfielder
and Bordeaux, the to cover any run in that area recovers to a central
Argentine moved into by the right full-back area in order to cover
any switched ball, as
coaching, taking the The full-back well as to aid his team
reins at Espanyol and recovers to defensively
immediately guiding the press the wide This defender must
man be aware of potential
La Liga outfit away from attacking runs if a long
the foot of the table in ball is sent over quickly
the 2008/09 campaign.
Pochettino remained
at the club until
November 2012, and
of possession must at all times. As soon
after a short break
vacate the opposite as the ball is moved THE PRINCIPLES OF PRESSING
from the game, arrived
at Southampton, channel (1b). Not only to a new area of the • Pressing may be done by the individual, but it
becoming only the does this encourage pitch, defenders must requires player unity and a shared understanding.
second Argentine plenty of opposition regroup and press • There are three generally accepted types
of positional pressing: ultra-offensive (in the
manager in the English players near to the play quickly. opponents’ defensive third), offensive (in the
game, after Ossie and the opportunity to opponents’ half or around halfway) and defensive
Ardiles. press tightly, but when (in your own half).
The 42-year-old has the ball is switched How do I progress • Stand-by pressing is pressing carried out by
one player, while team mates stay ‘short’ and
impressed in his first back to the ‘empty’ the practice? concentrate on covering the spaces. Aggressive
full season in charge of flank, it quickly tests We can progress this pressing is typically done on flanks, where space is
the Saints, leading the defenders’ ability tight and multi-player pressing can see possession
practice by adding turned over.
club to a comfortable to regroup, close
mid-table finish and,
normal goals instead • Invited pressing is a technique linked to stand-by
down and, hopefully, of poles. We can also pressing, which forces an opponent to play the ball
this year, overseeing
impressive wins
intercept (1c). increase the size of in a certain direction so that an aggressive phase of
pressing can then be undertaken.
against Liverpool and What are the key the middle area to
• Pressing players will usually move at pace
Newcastle United, as things to look out make the challenge towards their target and slow when a couple of
well as continuing to for? more difficult for the yards away.
maintain the club’s defending team. • Pressing is as relevant and necessary for
burgeoning academy This session is all attackers as it is midfielders and defenders.
set-up. about decision-
making, so defenders
must communicate
well with each other

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MK DONS
Karl clever play around the box
Robinson SET-UP
& Richie Barker

1a
Area
Clever play Up to 75x50 yards
around the Equipment

box Balls, cones, goals

Number of Players
Overview:
Up to 6 per area
The session is about Session time
quick and inventive 10
Wide to middle and
play around the edge progression 15mins,
of the 18-yard box. It’s Central attacking
about being inventive, waves and 10
firstly in tight areas, progression 15mins,
then progressing into Small-sided game
15mins 10

10
a large area to finish
with an end product. What do I get the In Wide to Middle, the ball is
played by each winger to a
Because of the style players to do? central receiving player
and philosophy at Wide to middle
the football club, it is Setting up as shown on a
important we work 30x10-yard area, we use
on this regularly to

1b
six players per practice
ensure the players area.
have the mentality
to take risks and be Wingers begin with
inventive around the a ball each in this
box. continuous drill. They
play a 10-yard pass
A number of goals inside, then follow
over recent years (1a). Receiving inner 10
have been scored at midfielders must
MK Dons specifically be inventive as they
by using smart 10
move through the
interplay around the mannequins, playing a
box. It’s a philosophy pass out the other side
that has been 10
10

(1b). They then remain

instilled over my four in place to receive the
years here. next pass and the move
The receiver moves around the
mannequins then feeds the
continues (1c). ball out the other side

How do I progress
the session?

1c
We tell wingers to
create quick and precise
combination play and
“We’relooking one-twos with team
mates around the
forquick, mannequins. We can
positiveand alter the style of passes
– quick, to left and right
10
accomplished feet, chipped, even
passing,good driven. 10
What are the key
firsttouchand things to look out
excellentplayer for? 10
10

anticipation Technically, we’re

Now play turns around and
looking for quick,
and positive and
Key
Ball
movement
comes back in the other
direction to involve the waiting
awareness.”
Player
accomplished movement players
Dribble

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Karl Robinson
& Richie Barker
MK DONS
Despite enduring what,
by his own admission,
has been a “quiet”
season in Sky Bet
League One, MK Dons’
Karl Robinson is still
regarded as one of the
most promising young
managers in the game.
Still only 33, Liverpool-
born Robinson is in
his fourth season in
charge at the club, twice
guiding his players to
fifth-placed finishes,
and with it, the play-offs.
At 29, Robinson was the
youngest ever person
to acquire a UEFA
Pro Licence, a partial
reflection of an eight-
year playing career that
saw him turn out for
a host of non-league
sides in the north-west
and Wales.
Robinson welcomed
Richie Barker to the
club at the end of March,
as Assistant Manager.
Barker brings to
Stadium:mk a wealth
of experience having
managed Crawley
Town to an impressive
mid-table finish in Sky
Bet League One last
term. He has also taken
charge of Bury and
Portsmouth.
“Players are
encouraged
to play
randomly,
being
instinctive
and
inventive.”
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clever play around the box
passing, good first Key
Ball
2a
movement
touch and excellent Player
movement
player anticipation and Dribble
awareness. We also
want players to receive
passes with different
parts of the body.
Psychologically, the
practice rehearses
awareness and
inventiveness. 12
12
Physically, we’re talking
about quick play and
changes of pace when In Central Attacking Waves 12
12
quick interplay releases the
playing passes. wide attacker
Central attacking
waves
The session now
progresses into a half
pitch. Play begins
2b
outside the 18-yard box
and finishes with an
effort on goal.
The deep left midfielder
plays inside, then
follows. The ball is fed
into his frontman, who
drops it back for a pass
into the left striker (2a).
The weight of the pass 12
12
should allow the striker
to deliver a first-time
ball into the box. The Supporting players flood into 12
12
the box and the cross is headed
three players involved home
then break into the
box to finish (2b). The
drill is repeated on the
opposite side.
How do I progress
2c
the session?
Now players are
encouraged to play
randomly, being
instinctive and inventive,
with the breaking wide
player being rotated
with every attack – it
doesn’t have to be the 12
12
offensive winger(2c).
How do I put this into In the progression, we
a small-sided game? encourage intricate play and 12
12
change who the breaking
A small sided game attacker is on each run-
through
- 7v7 plus keepers on
a 75x50-yard area -
allows players to adapt
what has been learnt.
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PLYMOUTH ARGYLE
John quick finishing in the box
Sheridan SET-UP
& Sean McCarthy

1a
Area
Quick Penalty box
finishing Equipment

inside the Balls, bibs,cones, goal

box Number of Players
12 plus a keeper
Overview: Session time
This session is about 30-45mins
getting your shot
away as quickly and What do I get the
as early as possible players to do? In the 4v4s, the red attacker
inside the penalty 4v4s in the area receives the ball from the
area. This means server, with his team mates
one- and two-touch Setting up as shown, pulling defenders away so as

finishes, with strikers we use 12 players to open up space for a shot

into the corner
being alert, aware plus a keeper. It is high
and on their heels at tempo in the middle,
all times. though players will get
plenty of rest on the
We practise this outside.

1b
because any striker
will tell you he rarely Beginning with a
has as much time one-minute round,
and space on the ball this is 4v4 in the box
as he wants in front – both teams play ‘all
of goal. Because of in’. Reds attack first,
this, we want to coach seeing how many goals
attackinganticipation they can score inside
– players ‘knowing’ one minute (1a). The
where the goal is and team positioned on
shooting instinctively. the outside can work
And a key part of this with the attackers if Immediately, the server
is ensuring attackers’ opportunities arise, restarts. Now quick, intricate
but are one-touch only. passing to feet opens up
body shape is right the opportunity for the red
for a shot at goal. If When the ball goes attacker to score
players can master out, or if there’s a goal
this and a few other scored, the server
technical elements, always restarts with
they might just get the ball (1b) – he can
their rewards. pass to the attackers or

2
outer players to kick off
the next attack. After
a minute, we rotate
teams.
“We want How do I progress
to coach the session?
attacking When all teams
have attacked and
anticipation defended, go through
– players again but with a two-
touch condition, then In the 3v3s, the reduced team
‘knowing’ one-touch. Outer
numbers imply a greater need
for outer players to play a
where the players remain one-
touch throughout.
part. Here, the yellow is fed
direct by the server, making
goal is and a one-touch pass to the blue
attacker, who scores
shooting Key
Ball
movement

instinctively.” Player
movement
Dribble

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3v3s in the area

John Sheridan
& Sean McCarthy
Now we alter player
numbers again so it’s
four teams of three (2),
3
and only 45 seconds
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE
per round. As before,
As a rampaging and players begin all-in
stylish midfielder,
before going two-
the highlight of John
Sheridan’s playing
touch, then one-touch.
career was arguably The reduction of team
scoring the winning goal size means there is a
at Wembley for Sheffield greater requirement
Wednesday in the for attackers to utilise
1991 League Cup Final outer players (3). Here, a series of quick one-twos
against Manchester opens up the angle for the blue
2v2s in the area attacker to shoot into the roof of
United. But the
Stretford-born footballer We now narrow the the net

also featured in the 1990 width of the box by five

and 1994 World Cups for yards on either side,
the Republic of Ireland, with the practice run as
and enjoyed significant six teams of two, with
playing spells at Leeds 30 seconds per round
United, Sheffield
Wednesday and Oldham
Athletic.
(4). Again, attackers
are encouraged to
work shooting chances
4
And at Oldham he began by using all players
his first serious strides around them (5).
into coaching, seizing the
Boundary Park manager What are the key
role after two caretaker things to look out
spells in charge. After for?
taking the Latics to the
With each reduction
League One play-offs
in 2007, Sheridan
of team numbers,
enjoyed a break players must adapt In the 2v2s, we narrow the penalty
from management, their games to the area. Movement is essential, and
before resurfacing at changing conditions. the yellow attacker makes a run
behind his marker to find space to
Chesterfield, where he While the premise is connect with a pass
won the Sky Bet League on working a quick
Two title in 2011. shot on goal, that will
And in having just only be possible if they
completed his first are paying due care
and attention to key
5
full season in charge
of Plymouth Argyle, elements such as body
Sheridan has turned shape, receiving the
around the fortunes of ball in to feet, a good
the Sky Bet League Two
first touch, hitting
Devon club.
the target, side-foot
He is ably assisted finishing, volleys and
by first-team coach
more. We also want to
Sean McCarthy, the
former Swansea City
see players pulling on
and Oldham Athletic defenders’ shoulders,
striker who played in smart movement,
the Premier League clever timing of runs
in the early 1990s. The and, of course, a In this instance, grey defenders
powerful Welshman was willingness to shoot fail to get tight and precise passing
angles are rewarded with a goal
also a prolific scorer for quickly and early.
Plymouth Argyle and
Key
Bradford City, and joined Ball
movement
Plymouth in June 2013. Player
movement
Dribble

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BRISTOL ROVERS
Darrell defending crosses
Clarke SET-UP Defenders and attackers
Defending
1
should know the key areas
crosses
Area
that need to be patrolled
Half pitch
Overview: Equipment

This session is Balls, bibs, cones,

goal
about working
Number of Players
on the back four,
with the defensive 10
Session time
unit knowing how
to effectively and Main session 10mins,
Progressions 10mins
efficiently deal with each
The midfielder
crosses coming into begins by feeding the
ball to his left-sided winger
the penalty box. What do I get the – defenders and attackers
Crosses from out players to do? prepare their positions
wide are the most Main session
common route to
We set up as shown,
scoring a goal in the
with four defenders up
modern game, so it’s 2 The centre-back spots the
against five attackers. danger and prepares to close
essential our keeper 3 As the first centre-
Near the halfway line down, blocking the shot
can control and back covers the shot,

2
are three target goals the second centre-back
command his box.
(as poles), each five 1 The wide and full-back move to
Crosses can either be player cuts inside fill the vacated position
yards wide, with three
grounded or floated.
players patrolling
It’s important them.
to practise this
To begin, an attacking
because, over the
midfielder sends
course of a season,
a pass either left or
any team will find
right (1). The receiving
itself coming up
winger must take
against a variety of In this instance,
on the full-back the winger has been
different attacking
before delivering a allowed to cut inside –
obstacles. Back defenders organise to repel
cross into the box.
in November, we the threat
Attackers burst into
played league
the box, looking to 4 With defenders moving
leaders Oxford
evade the attentions of across, the full-back must
United away, be aware of the space left
defenders. They head
who started with behind them
for key attacking areas
two big strikers.
– near post, far post,
By successfully The full-back has A shallower cross to around
penalty spot, and in

3
controlling the box, been beaten by the the penalty spot
front of the keeper. winger, who crosses
we dealt with the
threat from wide and What are the key A deep cross
things to look out onto the
earned ourselves a keeper
crucial 1-0 victory. for?
The first instance
of good defending
should be in trying
to stop the cross
from the right. The Examples of a deep
full-back must show cross being sent in to
the attacker outside the keeper, a shallower
ball around the penalty spot
towards the wing,
rather than letting him
cut inside. Should the Defenders must show
cross still be made, courage and nerve in
centre-backs must heading clear despite the
distraction and threat of
inrushing attackers

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position themselves
with their bodies

Darrell Clarke
BRISTOL ROVERS
and shoulders open,
tracking and closing
down opponents.
4
Darrell Clarke is first- Communication is
team manager at Sky absolutely vital if they
Bet League Two side are to effectively cover
Bristol Rovers, having each others’ positions.
joined ‘the Gasheads’
from Salisbury City in
The keeper must
June 2013, initially as come out, be
assistant manager to commanding and Here, a deep cross is
John Ward. positive, and with the delivered to the back post
At Salisbury, Clarke aim of collecting the
won the club promotion ball with a well-timed
to Conference South catch.
in his first season in Should defenders win
charge, and in the the ball, they must
2011/12 campaign the attempt to pass out to
Whites enjoyed an FA 2 Here, there is the
one of the three target
Cup second round trip danger of a ‘second
players positioned

5
to League One side ball’ being picked up by 1 A deep cross is
Sheffield United. near the halfway line. attackers headed back into
the danger area by
Another promotion Alternative scenarios the wide player
followed, and having We can progress this
returned Salisbury session by inviting the
to the Conference central midfielder to
following a gap of four also join the attack.
seasons, the next step
This creates a 5v4
was a move into the
Football League with
overload in the middle.
Rovers. We will also condition In this instance,
As a player Clarke made certain situations to defenders are being
asked to react to the danger
over 100 appearances see how defenders posed from a ‘second ball’
for each of Salisbury, react and work
Mansfield Town and together to repel the
Hartlepool United. threat – this could
include allowing the
winger to cut inside 1 The full-back reacts
(2), sending crosses well to block the winger’s
either straight to the direct route to goal

6
keeper or further 2 A square pass 5 The other
back (penalty spot/ is played defenders cover the
runs of the strikers
edge of box) (3), deeper
crosses (4), threats
“The keeper from a second ball
(5) and a square pass
must come (rather than a cross)
out, be (6).

commanding, We can also instruct

defenders to aim for Here, defenders
positive, with one specific target have to stay alert
given that the cross has
the aim of player – this may
mean they need to
been sacrificed for a square
pass
collecting work the ball across
the ball with the pitch before
sending out the final
3 The midfielder 4 Communication is vital,
a well-timed pass.
approaches late to
receive the square
as only one centre-back
should take responsibility
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Each month, we ask one of the game’s leading coaches to answer a question posed by an
Elite Soccer reader.
THIS MONTH: Wing - Tracking and dropping
Tight space The aim here is to see if we can get space to open up between and
in the middle around the opposition full-back and winger. Can the no.11 drift
inside between the lines, with the no.5 working high on the outside
of the pitch with an overlapping run?
My players struggle In this instance, the red no.7 has not tracked the run of the left-sided
to find and use space blue full-back (5), meaning the defending right-back (2) has to cover
in tight midfield him. This allows the no.11 to drop into space. Defending team’s
situations, and right full-back
that typically gives
opponents time to 2
react and stifle the Defending
threat. How can I team’s right
increase the urgency winger
we have in the final
third? 11
Question asked by Chris
Beech, a community soccer 5 7
coach from London
6
ANSWERED BY:
Adam 6 Attacking team’s
Sadler Attacking team’s
left winger

LMA AMBASSADOR
left full-back
The phrase ‘practice
makes perfect’ was
perhaps invented for
this sort of situation.
It is my belief that
training your players to
sustain ball possession Wing - The release 5
in the opponents’ The left-sided attacker (11) and Controller
half can not only be a (6) have worked space and the ball is
crucial way to control released to the overlapping left 2
the game, but the full-back (5).
best form of defence
too. So the use of
good ball circulation, 11
7
clever movement,
creative individuals 6
in 1v1 situations and
quick combination
play can be used to
6
SET-UP
Area
Half pitch
Equipment
Dropping into the space
Balls, cones, goal and turning quickly has
Number of Players the blue team ready to
make a killer pass
Up to full squad Key
Session time Ball
movement
Player
20 mins movement
Dribble

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devastating effect. But Central - Picking the

Key
Ball
movement
this is one of the most Pockets of space
pockets
Player
movement
to be exploited
difficult phases of ball Dribble
Optional pass/

possession to perfect, There will always be space behind run

and needs continued the opponents’ midfield line; it’s

training over many just a matter of finding it.
months… but it can be
done.
The Controller
At first it helps to be
aware of someone I call
‘The Controller’. This
is a deep midfielder
(no.6), who generally
plays behind the ball,
acting as a pivot. He has
the ability to control the
speed of both his own
team’s attacks and
those of the opposition.
Identifying and utilising
this player means
Central - Breaking for goal
being able to construct If marked tight, players need to pull their
a more effective opponents out of position to create a
attacking move. passing line so they can penetrate to the
next line.
Coaching
considerations Once players are in possession behind the
opposition midfield, they can look
Movement, space to create by dribbling,
The opposition no.6 is
and a constant eye on drawn in to cover the space
combining or shooting!
opponents’ positions
is crucial. We must
also ensure a quality
final pass if the hard
work that has gone into
negotiating time and
space is to be properly
rewarded with a break
on goal.
Why this works
The concept of finding The attacking
no.8 drops back
space is a simple one,
but it will only succeed
through repeated
practice. The practice Quick passing releases
can be adapted to use the attacker
the whole squad, and
it’s important to train as
close to the real game
as possible, in terms of
Adam Sadler
tempo and effort.
LMA AMBASSADOR
If you have a Coaching Adam Sadler is Under-21 coach at Ukrainian side SC Tavriya, having previously worked at Premier
Consultation question League sides Manchester City and Newcastle United. The 34-year-old was on the books of Newcastle
you would like a leading as a junior, before spells with Manchester United and Barnsley.
coach to answer, please But Sadler decided he wanted to pursue a career in coaching and accepted the post of youth coach at
email in at elitesoccer@ Newcastle, rising to become Assistant Academy Director. He also coached the club’s reserves before
greenstarmedia.net switching to Manchester City, and is now relishing his opportunity in the Ukrainian Premier League.

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LMA AMBASSADOR
Peter passing and possession through the thirds
Farrell SET-UP
Passing and
possession
1a
Area
Up to full pitch
through the Equipment
thirds

25
Balls, cones, goals
Number of Players
Overview:
Up to 20
This session outlines Session time
the mechanics of
Passing and
getting players to play possession, 2x10mins,
through defensive, Playing between the
midfield and zones 30mins
attacking zones, with
an eye on passing What do I get the 25
well, creating space, players to do?
receiving the ball and Passing and In Passing and Penetration,
playing forward. penetration the server feeds the ball into
the red attackers, who must
The principles For the first drill, retain possession against
outlined in this we have two groups four blue defenders
session were at the playing 4v2 (defenders
heart of how we versus attackers) in a
played at Brentford, 25x25-yard area, with
and I was delighted to
see that philosophy
rewarded, with
a further four players
around the outside.
The server feeds in
1b

25
the Bees gaining to the two reds, who
automatic promotion must keep possession
from Sky Bet League playing one- or two-
One this season. touch (1a). When the
defending team wins
the ball, outer reds
now enter to challenge
6v4 (1b). Again, once
possession is turned 25
over again, players
reset and play When play is turned over,
continues. Rotate reds around the sides move
in to challenge 6v4 against
the two central red blues
attackers every two
minutes.

2
In Playing Between the
This practice Zones, reds, playing 4v3 in 15
rehearses movement, the end zone, move the ball
into team mates who are 4v2
angles, short passes, in the middle
body shape, weight
of pass and decision- 15
making.
“Movement Playing between the
zones
for the We now use 20 players,
15
creation 5v2 in the end zones
of space is and 4v2 in the centre
(2). This is a 45x15-yard
essential, area split into thirds,
as is good with players invited to
15

play one- or two-touch

decision-
Key
(depending on ability). Ball
movement
Player

making.”
movement
The attacking team Dribble

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passing and possession through the thirds

of five begins with the

Peter Farrell
ball in zone one, with
the intention of passing
it into zone 2 (which is
3a
LMA AMBASSADOR 4v2), where defenders
Peter Farrell is a vastly aim to prevent the ball
experienced football making it to the other
coach who, most end. If attackers are
recently, worked with successful, play now
Uwe Rosler at Sky comes back the other
Bet League One side way.
Brentford.
Progression through
Prior to that, the
57-year-old spent
the zones (3a/3b/3c)
10 years at Bolton Now on a full pitch In Progression Through the
Wanderers during narrowed on either side Zones, blues play out from
a hugely successful by seven yards, we play the back with a midfielder
period for the club dropping into the defensive
4v3 in end zones and zone to equalise player
which saw them 3v3 rotating players numbers
become an established in the middle. Again,
Premier League side.
we’re working on

3b
At the Reebok Stadium,
Farrell worked his way
playing from the back
up from Under-18s through the zones. The
coach to Assistant ball must remain under
Academy Director. head height meaning
Liverpool-born players work hard to
Farrell spent 15 years find the space.
as a player, starring Playing out from
for Bury, Port Vale, the back, defenders
Rochdale, Crewe must split, feeding
Alexandra and others, into midfielders, who
as well as enjoying
receive on the back foot
spells in Sweden,
Iceland, Scotland and
to play forward to a front
Cyprus. man or wide players
between the full-back The left full-back now
advances into the midfield
and centre-half. One zone to make a 3v3, as the
midfielder can go into attack progresses
the defensive zone to
receive, and when play
is in the attacking zone,
“We want to two midfielders can join
see players
encouraged
to make it a 5v4.
What are the key
things to look out
3c
and for?
confident We want players to
retain good shape,
in passing from 4-3-3 into 4-5-1,
the ball. recognising when
to push and when to
Having the drop. Movement for
intelligence the creation of space
is essential, as is good
and bravery decision-making. Finally, a blue midfielder
advances into the final third
to make We also want to see to make a 4v4, and another
one can follow. The ball is
players positive and
passes is a confident in passing the
Key
Ball
movement
worked left and a goal scored

must.”
Player
ball. movement
Dribble

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EXTRA-TIMe profile
chris coleman wales
He made his first-team debut for
Swansea at just 17, became the
youngest manager in the Barclays
Premier League with Fulham at 32 and
took leadership of the Wales side at 41.
Yet despite his youth, Chris Coleman
already has some big achievements
and tough leadership experiences
under his belt.
E
very coach dreams of
managing his national side,
and for Wales’ Chris Coleman,
it is an ambition realised far
sooner than he could have imagined.
Having previously donned the red
jersey of Wales as a player, Coleman
knew that being trusted to lead Wales
out into international competition as
their manager was at once a huge
responsibility, an uphill challenge and a
great honour.
It is a high point in a management
journey that started at Fulham, where
Coleman progressed from playing
under Kevin Keegan and Jean Tigana
to being appointed the team’s manager
in 2003.
Coleman impressed in his first
management role and led Fulham
to a ninth-place finish in the English
Premier League in 2003/2004. When he
left Fulham, after four years in charge,
he took the opportunity to gain some
valuable experience abroad, having
been recommended for the manager’s
post at Spanish side Real Sociedad by
fellow Welshman John Toshack. A year
later, he took his new-found experience
to Coventry City before seeking more
time overseas, this time with Greek side
Larissa.
Despite winning matches and the
support and admiration of the Greek
fans, financial turmoil at the club
made it a torrid time for Coleman,
who decided to leave Larissa in early
January 2012 and return to the UK. Just
days later, Coleman was asked to take
charge of the Welsh national side, which
had been left rudderless following the
tragic death of Coleman’s close friend
Gary Speed three months earlier.
With inevitable sadness and mixed
emotions, Coleman agreed to accept
the responsibility and the honour of
16 may 2014
“GarethBale
embodies
thepassion
ourplayers
haveforthe
redshirt;he
understands
theimportance
ofbeingareal
teamplayer.”
leading his country.
Today, at 43, Coleman is still a man
with youth on his side, and in terms of
his Welsh squad, quite literally. While
the presence of the likes of Gareth
Bale and Aaron Ramsey in the Wales
squad have raised expectations, the
group also includes a number of much
younger and less experienced players.
Coleman is, therefore, focused
on and committed to nurturing this
young talent on an individual basis and,
importantly, looking forward to the
luxury of having all of his best players
available to play at the same time,
something he has not yet been afforded.
While aspiring to meet expectations
by qualifying for their first major
tournament since 1958, Coleman must
keep things in perspective and focus on
the performance of his squad.
Without a large pool of players from
which to make his team selections, that
means knowing his players inside out –
which players have what skills and how
In partnership with
WORDS: Sue McKellar
he can get the best out of
each and every one.
Right from the U15
Wales team up to the
first team, Coleman
and Wales deploy the
same theme, philosophy
and style of football.
Players in every position
in their respective age
groups understand that
philosophy and they
progress upwards with
the correct message
instilled from an early
age.
Supporting Coleman
is a highly experienced
and passionate staff, all
of whom understand his
approach and what he
expects from them and
from the national side.
Foremost among them is
his assistant manager, Kit
Symons – a former player
for Wales and currently
also academy coach at
Fulham – who he has
known for over 20 years
and trusts implicitly.
While Coleman understands that
he will ultimately be judged, as all
managers, on the success of his first
team, his remit, he explains, goes much
further.
As well as identifying new talent
for the squad and helping to realise
its potential, Coleman has his sights
set on improving the state of Welsh
football more widely. How can the
Welsh Premier League be developed,
its facilities enhanced and awareness
around it improved? In this, Coleman
sees his role not just as manager of
Wales, but as an ambassador for his
country.
C an you describe the level of pride
your players have in donning the
red jersey for Wales?
G areth Bale embodies the passion
our players have for the red shirt; he
understands the importance of being
a real team player. As an example, he
once flew from Real Madrid to be with
his national team-mates for a few days,
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chris coleman wales
despite having no chance of playing
himself. It isn’t solely down to talent
that he plays for Real Madrid – it’s his
state of mind, mentality and desire to
continually better himself. The way
he relishes playing for his country and
his willingness to play for the good of
the team is a great inspiration for the
rest of the Welsh side. He’s a great
ambassador for our country.
I have always staunchly believed that,
no matter the size of club that you play
for, competing for your country will
always hold a very special place in your
heart. It is an enormous honour for any
player.
I can still vividly remember the
unbelievable feeling when I first
ran onto the pitch in that red jersey
almost 25 years ago. I had just signed
for Crystal Palace from Swansea
when I won my first international cap
against Austria. I remember being in
the dressing room with players like
Mark Hughes and Neville Southall and
thinking how incredible it was to be
sharing a dressing room with the best
players in the country. I felt about 10 feet
tall; so proud I could run through walls.
As a young boy, I always dreamed of
playing for Swansea City and Wales, so
achieving both was unbelievable.
D oes every player share that pride
or do you sometimes need to
articulate it?
I t can be difficult to see the wood for
the trees as a professional footballer.
Incidents and big occasions in your
career pass you by so quickly that it’s
hard to fully appreciate the situation
you’re in. It is very important, therefore,
for players to stop and consider just how
lucky and honoured they are to be in
their position.
As a manager, you can help to
articulate this through your team
talks. For example, towards the end of
the last qualification campaign some
15 of our more senior players were
unavailable, so we brought a number of
young boys into the squad. Before our
game against Belgium, I remember
addressing the players and saying:
‘‘You guys have come through and you
are the best our country has to offer
today – remember this and play with
confidence. Relish this match and the
experience. Everybody thinks that
Belgium are going to crush us – they are
one of the most expensively assembled
international sides on the planet and
17 may 2014
“We do a lot of work on
the opposition before
each match, analysing
their style, strengths
and weaknesses so that
the players are well-
prepared.”
nobody gives us a chance.”
You need to instil confidence, but
also invite pressure, because when a
player has reached the level where he
is up against the best, he must be pretty
decent himself.
T
actically, how do you see
international football differs
from club football?
T he pace in international football
tends to be slower than in the
Barclays Premier League and even
sometimes than the Championship.
However, good international players
can think quickly and create something
out of nothing, upping the tempo
suddenly and going for the jugular.
We have to raise ourselves up to the
same level, anticipating rather than
just reacting. Tactically, we do a lot of
work on the opposition before each
match, analysing their style, strengths
and weaknesses so that the players are
well-prepared.
It’s good for the Wales team when we
have individuals playing regularly in the
Barclays Premier League because they
get experience of competing tactically
against leading foreign players
every week. It makes the transition
from playing domestic football to
international football easier.
When I was appointed manager of
Real Sociedad and moved to compete
in Spain, it was a big education in terms
of tactics. It was a challenge, but it
certainly improved me as a coach and
international manager.
It was 2008 and I remember Roberto
Martinez texting me to say ‘Chris,
beware of the 4-2-3-1’, the most
common formation in Spain. When I
arrived, I expected to find a very free-
flowing style of play, but instead found
that teams would put 10 bodies behind
the ball, making it difficult to break
them down, and play a lot of long balls.
In partnership with
They would then change formation
very quickly with three men at the back,
a packed midfield and no strikers as
such. It’s more common to see this now,
but back then it was a real eye-opener.
Y
ou’ve shown in your career
that you are committed to
self- development, be it in the UK or
overseas – how are you continuin g to
develop your skillset?
O ne of the best things about being an
international manager is having
the time to observe other managers
and examine the approaches taken in
different countries.
For example, I’ll watch Bayern
Munich train and play and see how Pep
Guardiola reacts during a game, the
thinking behind his decisions and how
he behaves during pre- and post-match
press conferences. It is a great way not
only to pick up information and tips
for the job in hand, but also in terms of
career development, as you can assess
how you are evolving as a manager.
I really admire Pep and his
achievements at Barcelona, and how
he managed to stamp his authority
on Bayern Munich when they had
just won the treble. It takes a special
manager to join such a big club at that
stage and implement your own ideas so
successfully.
I love to observe people at the top of
their professions, still innovating and
creating history. For example, it was
great to watch José Mourinho set up
his side tactically when they played
Manchester City at the Etihad earlier
this season.
I have been fortunate enough to play
for some very prolific managers in my
career, all of whom had very different
attributes. Kenny Dalglish and Kevin
Keegan had such a presence that
people were drawn to them and would
do anything for them. Jean Tigana was
the best hands-on coach I have ever
worked with; he was innovative and
miles ahead of what I had experienced
before. Steve Coppell was very
intelligent and brilliant at letting the
dressing room take ownership of any
challenges or problems that needed
to be overcome. He knew who the
strong characters and leaders were
and he was insightful and smart. I love
watching and learning from others.
Interview reproduced
with kind permission of
The Manager magazine
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booked: this month’s choice By Richard Aldhous

Doublenegative
THE POWER OF NEGATIVE of opportunities. While with engaging
THINKING some may loathe this historical
By Bob Knight and Bob Hammel
brand of supposedly references and
Published by New Harvest examples, as
RRP £15.07 negative thinking, there’s
not a top flight manager well as a run of
illustrations from

T
in any professional
he idea of subverting a division who would college basketball
norm isn’t anything new dispute that fact that any that lighten what,
in soccer. Coaches have goal can be prevented, and on the face of it,
put in place reverse psychology that most come as a result could be a dark
for years, and it’s been proven to of someone, somewhere tome of sports
work. From the most subtle and not doing his job. psychology.
inoffensive psychological nudges, In short, to focus
‘Imagine how you’ll feel walking Of course, Knight isn’t
actually advocating a on what is wrong
off the pitch having missed this is to find what is
opportunity… let’s not waste it’; to defensive, anti-sport
approach. His right, and Knight’s
the most cutting, ‘You’re not fit to approach is truly
demeanour through “I’m saying
wear the shirt’, the impact of the insightful.
this sometimes that being alert to
mind on sports performance has One slight
commonsensical, the possible negatives in any
never been more explored and irony is perhaps
other times situation is the very best way to bring about
exploited. that Knight didn’t
revelatory guide positive results. And the reverse is true, too
Clubs now spend thousands to competition is — ignoring or failing to spot potential hazards directly apply
every week ensuring players simply to offer due in advance makes failure all the more likely. these principles
are in the right frame of mind for care and respect to For example, I’m talking about being aware to his own
competition, and it’s usually the scepticism… to the that it can rain. You can plan the greatest misdemeanours
tried and tested methods that idea that perhaps outdoor event in the world — food, games, in his private and
yield the best results. things aren’t entertainment, decorations — but if a rain sporting life, but a
But Bob Knight, the legendary possible in sport. shower would turn everything into chaos career is a learning
US basketball coach has, over the In Bob’s mind, the and you don’t allow for that possibility, you’re experience, and
years, been renowned for taking only way to exploit risking disaster because of blind optimism. you sense that now,
a rather different approach. failings is to accept Don’t be caught thinking something is going to at 73, the author is
His methods, published in ‘The them in the first work just because you think it’s going to work. at the right time and
Power of Negative Thinking: An place. He argues Planning beats repairing. in the right place to
Unconventional Approach to that wild optimism And good planning avoids the need for fixing
publish this sort of
Achieving Positive Results’ are as can be as much up a project that plowed ahead without book.
staggering as they are absorbing. an obstacle as a thought at all about potential pitfalls. It’s a satisfying
Of course, his track record lack of self-belief, Stop and think. That’s a phrase we’ve all embracing of
speaks for itself, so why should and that teams used to introduce a new way of considering negativity in
must embrace something, to argue for stepping back from an otherwise
we doubt the man? The second
both to really have a situation and looking at it in an all-new overinflated world
most successful coach in NCAA
any chance of light. Stop and think: That’s what I’m saying of wild and artificial
history with 902 victories, his
succeeding. is always the best approach before rushing optimism.
logic is to look at the prevention of
mistakes rather than the creation The book is littered forward with carried-away zeal.”

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