MANCHESTER CITY have played more backwards passes than any other side in Europe so far this season, debunking the theory that this is a negative ploy.

CHELSEA first-team coach Anthony Barry has been appointed assistant to Stephen Kenny with the Republic of Ireland.

RADHI JAIDI has left Southampton after more than a decade to become assistant manager at Belgian side Cercle Brugge.

ANTHONY BARRY has committed to staying at Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel after turning down the manager’s job at League One Fleetwood Town.

GRAEME JONES has left Bournemouth after five months to become assistant manager at boyhood club Newcastle United.

PROFESSOR Geir Jordet explains why it's not just frequency but also timing that's important when it comes to scanning.

FORMER Manchester United player Darren Fletcher has been appointed as a first-team coach by the club.

MENTAL skills techniques developed by Gazing Performance are used by elite outfits including the New Zealand All Blacks and Royal Gurkhas. Now, thanks to a new tailored programme, they're being made available to all.

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN have given long-term contracts to Head Coach Carlos Corberán and his two assistants, while Danny Schofield has been promoted from B team boss to first-team coach.

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LEICESTER CITY will train at their new £95m training ground in Seagrave for the the first time on Christmas Eve.

WATFORD have made their fourth change of Head Coach and assistants in a year, with Spaniard Xisco Muñoz replacing Vladimir Ivic at the helm.