OUR top 10 best-read stories of 2017, ranging from Redfearn to Ranieri.

NICK LEVETT has been appointed Head of Talent and Performance by UK Coaching after being made redundant by the Football Association.

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BRISTOL CITY manager Lee Johnson says the use of technology is crucial to getting buy-in from his players.

DARREN MOORE is to to continue as Alan Pardew’s first team coach until the end of the season.

ALEC CHAMBERLAIN is leaving Watford after two decades as player and coach - leading their former Academy boss to say the club 'has finally given up the last piece of its soul'.

BOURNEMOUTH have had plans for a new multi-million pound training complex approved by Poole Council.

BRISTOL CITY have submitted formal planning permission for new training facilities to “enhance the pathway from Academy to first team".

EVERTON legend Joe Royle leaves his role as Professional Development Co-ordinator at the club, while new boss Sam Allardyce is looking to bring in a psychologist.

THE Wales and Everton Head of Performance tells us how and why he uses Tactical Periodisation.

RANGERS caretaker manager Graeme Murty tells us how the club uses Tactical Periodisation.

JURGEN KLOPP has praised Liverpool’s analysts after Philippe Coutinho’s clever free-kick goal against Brighton.