football coaching

‘Enthusiastic’ Rangers favourite takes coaching role at SPFL rival as he offers ‘high level’ ability

02/08/2024 Raymond 0

Former Rangers and Hearts captain Lee Wallace has made a surprising return to Tynecastle, accepting a new coaching role within the club’s academy set-up, 13 years after leaving as a player. Wallace, a Hearts academy graduate who made his senior debut for the club in 2004 and played 193 matches in maroon, now returns as the assistant coach for Hearts’ under-18 team. His career included significant stints at Rangers and Queens Park Rangers, with notable achievements such as captaining Rangers from 2015 to 2018. Despite a controversial end to his time at Rangers, Wallace’s passion for coaching has been evident, leading to his new role at Hearts where he aims to develop young talent and make a positive impact on the academy.

What Nathan Jones told Chris Cohen about Stoke City as summer homework revealed

21/06/2024 Raymond 0

Chris Cohen has been diligently preparing for his new role at Stoke City by reviewing a dozen matches from last season and requesting clips and data from analysts. This proactive approach is aimed at ensuring he hits the ground running when the players return for pre-season training in just over a week.

Cohen has recently joined Clayton Wood as the assistant head coach, a position offered by Jon Walters. He reunites with Steven Schumacher, with whom he spent two years studying for the pro licence coaching badge. Prior to this, Cohen spent six months as assistant head coach at Lincoln City, contributing to a turnaround that saw them push for a spot in the League One play-offs. Now at Stoke, he is utilizing the off-season to meticulously plan for the upcoming challenges.

Unai Emery ‘irked’ Arsenal aces – but Aston Villa gave him power to make Champions League

19/05/2024 Raymond 0

Unai Emery has significantly transformed Aston Villa’s fortunes, a feat he wasn’t given enough time to achieve at Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal has had an impressive season, but if they finish as runners-up again, Emery’s achievements at Villa might stand out even more. Last season, Arsenal led the league for most of the time but ended up second. This season, they could win the championship if they beat Everton and Manchester City fails against West Ham. However, City has the advantage. In contrast, Emery has taken Villa from seventh to fourth place, securing Champions League football for the first time in 40 years. Villa, struggling under Steven Gerrard, has been revitalized by Emery, who could have similarly transformed Arsenal if given more time.