FORMER Arsenal Head of Elite Performance Darren Burgess has defended his cull of medical staff at the club in the summer of 2018, saying a “culture change needed to happen” and that “the players often ran the place” when he first arrived.

SPORT SCIENTIST Nathan Beardsley has left Nottingham Forest after seven and a half years to join England Rugby.

HEAD of Sport Science Ian Coll explains why he is enjoying life at upwardly-mobile Bulgarian side Ludogorets and reflects on his time under Brendan Rodgers at Celtic.

GOALKEEPER Ben Foster says Watford have thrived under Nigel Pearson because the team was “crying out” for a manager and not a coach.

FORMER Barnsley assistant Dale Tonge reflects on 12 months that encompassed elevation from the U16s to the first team, promotion and the sack.

GARY O’DRISCOLL is leaving Arsenal after 11 years to become Head of Medical Services at Liverpool.

MATT KONOPINSKI has been appointed Head of Medical by Rangers after 16 months at the Football Association.

FORMER Nottingham Forest midfielder Chris Cohen has been promoted to Under-23 coach at the City Ground, with former team-mate Andy Reid assisting him.

DATA collection and analysis in elite sport can amount to “ubiquitous surveillance” and result in feelings of anxiety, precariousness and performance fatigue among participants, new research has shown.

ENGLAND rugby coach Eddie Jones shares insights gleaned from three decades in coaching, ranging from the influence of Pep Guardiola to managing mavericks to tactical periodisation.

BOURNEMOUTH lead strength coach Ben Donachie has been appointed Director of Performance by MLS side Chicago Fire.

ENGLAND rugby coach Eddie Jones will take a new staff into this year's Six Nations and is eager to bring “fresh ideas and energy” after his team’s heavy World Cup final defeat by South Africa.