AZ ALKMAAR have built a ‘Performance Playground’ to evoke the spirit of street football at their Academy.

SEOUL E-LAND assistant Dan Harris tells us about the footballing culture in his new homeland - as well as the challenges of working next to one of the most heavily armed borders on the planet.

STEVEN REID says his connection with the players will be crucial as he takes up his new job as first-team coach at Crystal Palace.

MICHAEL BEALE has returned to Liverpool as head of coaching for the foundation phase at the Kirkby Academy.

SAMMY LEE, Ryland Morgans and Orlando Trustfull have left Crystal Palace following the arrival of Roy Hodgson as manager.

STEVE WEAVER has been appointed as the new Head of Academy at Norwich - but his arrival has not been officially announced because of the terms of Stuart Webber’s departure from Huddersfield.

SAM ALLARDYCE says struggling teams like Crystal Palace do not spend enough time practising how to play without the ball.

EDDIE JONES' Q&A at Soccerex was as intense and stimulating as one of the his coaching sessions. Read and listen to it here.

ENGLAND rugby coach Eddie Jones created back-page news with his superb session at the Soccerex conference this week.

JORDI CRUYFF insists Pep Guardiola is still continuing his father’s legacy despite his record with homegrown players at Manchester City.

RENE MEULENSTEEN worked with Manchester United's Academy for six years, helping develop talents including Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingaard. He told us about his methods and philosophy.

ANY goalkeeper in the world would make mistakes for Liverpool because of their attacking style of play, according to Reds coach John Achterberg.