An Expensive Player and an Alcoholic

Something written a long time ago, way back when Bale was sold to Real Madrid. Thought it might be fun to read considering the highly irritating nature of the coutinho saga. Often the question is asked why is there so much cash thrown at players, once upon a time a

Was Holloway Treated Badly?

So Ian Holloway has left Crystal Palace by mutual consent which basically means they have asked him to leave and Holloway always tries to do the best for the club and what club want so he agrees to leave. If he has been asked to leave because of results fair

Arrogance is not Attractive

Recent international events made me think, the thumping of San Marino sparked an interesting with regards to the 8-0 score line, to experience such a devastating defeat cant be good for the soul. To date there takings in the world cup qualifying rounds tells a grim tale, played 6 lost

The Barrier

Stage 1 Layout - your starting 4 defenders on matchday. Stage 2 Action - Your starting 4 defenders form a barrier like so, should get a set of 4 players to try and make their way to the other side of the pitch, the 4 defenders have the job of

T Zone Test

Create a sizable T shape with four markers. It is a race, the starting player sprints to the middle cone, touch the middle cone then side stepping to the left cone then continue the side stepping right cone then back to the middle again, the going as fast as possible

Keeping everyone fit...

This is a fitness exercise that works with adults only, DO NOT use this in any youth development environment whatsoever.A line of markers at the edge of the box, setup something similar at the half way line. Distance should work our approximately 35 yards, line of your players starting

Technique + Fun

Scoreline... This isn't a staged drill this is simply used for a bit of fun… Split the group of players into two groups. Set the first group into a circle, they are challenged to complete as many of the set task without the ball touching the ground. (header,

Fitness

Fitness is something that is very important in football, as you know if you aren't fit enough you wont be able make enough of a difference, and that is a guarantee.What you have to do is keep it in perspective though.If it is entirely required for

Triangular Passing

Layout 4 players, 4 markers. Action Lay out a square, each marker about 10 yards apart. 3 (red) players on 3 of the the markers to form an L shape. The 4th player in the middle of the square. The 3 players pass it between themselves, passing to the left

Raymond Verheijen

Raymond Verheijen is considered a pioneer of fitness. His methods and philosophy is something that I like and want to use on so many levels, have a look at some more of his stuff @raymondverheije - the philosophy of "short and sharp" is something he follows closely and