Gareth Southgate

Top TEN – most annoying football figures in the media

Date: 25th January 2012 at 7:35 pm | Written by
Being asked to compile a list of the top ten most annoying football figures in the media was undoubtedly one of the most difficult assignments I’ve ever been given. It’s …

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Two football institutions could help pave the way for greater success

Date: 27th October 2011 at 7:01 pm | Written by
We get a lot of criticism in this country for the way we produce our players. Accusations of a coaching mentality based on direct football and not enough investment in our …

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Who’s Responsible For This Parallel Understanding Of Football?

Date: 26th October 2011 at 12:59 pm | Written by
Love me or loathe me? I’m back once again with the weird behaviour! All you FFC veterans will remember me as the nutter, that brought you the notion of Ref-Cam…or …

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A positive step towards grassroots reform?

Date: 6th June 2011 at 5:32 pm | Written by
In his role as Head of Elite Development at the FA, Gareth Southgate is set to propose a reform of grassroots football which would delay the age that youngsters play in 11-a-side …

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An Interview with Terry Venables

Date: 28th May 2011 at 3:53 pm | Written by
  More than thirty years on from Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy opening its doors for the first time, a Blaugrana side filled with its graduates will attempt to cement their home-grown dynasty …

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly ‘Football Ads’

Date: 9th May 2011 at 6:43 pm | Written by
David Ginola was a fantastic footballer as well as a fantastic advert for Pantene, shame the same can’t be said for Ian Wright, I mean he was a good …

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Top TEN ex-footballers who ‘irritate’ me as football pundits

Date: 11th April 2011 at 4:00 pm | Written by
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville has begun his new career this season replacing Andy Gray as Sky Sports’ chief pundit. One half of England’s infamous sibling duo, Gary has …

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‘Football in the 90s’ – Euro 96 and the three weeks that changed my life

Date: 20th January 2011 at 3:32 pm | Written by
As a part of Football Fancast’s look back at English football in the ‘90s, I have decided to open up the old memory bank to relive my personal experience Euro 96, the …

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Top 10 Embarrassing Footballer Adverts

Date: 7th October 2010 at 7:00 pm | Written by
Gary Lineker Walkers AdvertBefore you say anything. I have left Gary Lineker and his Walkers adverts out because you could compile an entire list based on those alone. So I’ll leave it …

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Top TEN Worst Football Pundits

Date: 17th September 2010 at 7:50 pm | Written by
It is widely acknowledged that ex-sportsmen find it difficult to adapt to civilian life after retirement. Football is no exception with many opting to do their coaching badges. For those not inclined …

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