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"He's done a lot of positives for this nation" | Jay Bothroyd praises Carsley’s impact as manager A New Era for England Football: Reflections on Lee Carsley's Impact The recent friendly match between England and Switzerland at Wembley Stadium was a resounding success, with the Three Lions emerging victorious 2-1. But more than just the result, the contrast between the two halves of the game was striking. The first half was a lackluster display, with the team struggling to find their rhythm. In stark contrast, the second half was a different story altogether, with the players looking sharp, moving the ball around with intent, and playing with a sense of purpose. Lee Carsley's Legacy The man behind the team's transformation was Lee Carsley, the caretaker manager who has taken the reins following Gareth Southgate's departure. Carsley's impact on the team has been nothing short of remarkable, and his departure has left a void that will be difficult to fill. The players' reactions to his departure, particularly the young ones who have worked with him at the under-21 level, were a testament to his influence. As they walked off the pitch, many of them made a point to go up to Carsley and show him their respect, a sign of the bond that has been formed between the manager and his players. A Bright Future Ahead With Carsley's departure, the spotlight turns to Thomas Tuchel, the new manager of the English national team. While there is still much uncertainty about what the future holds, one thing is clear: the team has a talented pool of young players who are ready to make their mark. Players like Morgan Gibbs-White, Curtis Jones, and Taylor Hardwood Bellis have been making waves in the Premier League, and it's not hard to see why. They are the kind of players who can bring a new level of energy and enthusiasm to the team, and who can help take England to the next level. The Balance of Experience and Youth As Tuchel looks to build his team, he will need to strike the right balance between experience and youth. While players like Harry Kane and Kieran Trippier will always... #Sport #CurtisJones #ENGLANDFOOTBALL #GarethSouthgate #HarryKane #kierantrippier #LeeCarsley #morgangibbswhite #TaylorHardwoodBellis #ThomasTuchel

Bad PR will cost England the European Championship this summer. Yes, you read that right. And no, I'm not drunk. England will get knocked out (most likely in the quarter-finals against Italy) not because the squad isn't good or talented enough. Ultimately, they will buckle under the enormous pressure put on them by the media. Now, I hear you. Pressure is part of professional sport - the players need to deal with it. But, with young players like Bellingham (20), Foden (24), Mainoo (19), Rice (25), and Saka (22) shouldering the massive burden of carrying England to glory, the manager's job is to take the pressure off them. And that is where good PR comes in. Gareth Southgate needs to use media interviews to make the headlines about him so that the players can concentrate on what they do best - play football. This means creating and delivering key messages that he knows will turn media attention towards him. Still not convinced? Consider legendary managers like Sir Alex Ferguson, Wenger, and Mourinho (Porto & Chelsea days). Nowadays, Pep and Klopp have continued this legacy. In April 1996, with Manchester United back at the top of the table and close to the title, they suffered an unexpected defeat at relegation-threatened Southampton. This game is infamous because being 3-1 down at half time, Man Utd changed their kit. Afterwards, Sir Alex explained that the original kit was to blame for the poor performance and result. Mourinho consistently made headlines by calling himself 'The Special One' and performing bizarre antics. Throughout his tenure at Manchester City, Pep has taken responsibility after bad results. These managers make these calculated moves so that their players can focus on football. And it has worked consistently for the teams that have won trophies. What do you think of this as a media tactic? Would it work for your health-tech or climate tech startup in times of crisis?

Price Set For In-Demand Manchester United Target https://ift.tt/Zl8kDIi Manchester United have reportedly learned the price it would take to secure the services of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace.  Manchester United have been long-term admirers of the 22-year-old as he continues to impress in the Premier League. The forward joined the Eagles from Reading in 2021, having previously been a part of the Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City youth set-ups. His performances also attracted the interest of rivals Manchester City but their attentions have turned elsewhere due to concerns over consistent injuries.  Crystal Palace have set the price at £80 million for Olise and teammate Eberechi Eze, who has also attracted interest from top sides around Europe, according to Alan Nixon. This high price may put off Sir Jim Radcliffe, who is keen to avoid the high spending approach of the last ten years.  A Manchester United Revolution Manchester United continue to stutter and fail to impress this season. Manager Eric ten Hag is under increasing pressure despite his claims that his side are one of the most exciting sides in the league. Sir Jim Radcliffe has publicly stated his frustration at the situation, having to wait for gardening leave of several high-profile additions to the footballing side of the business, calling on fans to be patient whilst he remodels their operations.  With the changes and questions over ten Hag’s future, it is plausible that Olise may have been a target of the previous regime, with the new recruitment strategy only able to commence when the new positions are filled.  Who Could Replace The Manchester United Manager? According to reports it is looking increasingly likely that departing Bayern Munich boss and former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel could be the man to replace Eric ten Hag. It was claimed by journalist Santi Aouna, that Ineos had opened talks with the German, with the intention of parting company with ten Hag at the end of the season. Other names have been mentioned such as Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi and Thiago Motta, however, these reports have seemingly cooled in recent weeks.  <p>The post Price Set For In-Demand Manchester United Target first appeared on The Deck.</p> Ryan Whelan Read More At Look Sports Media

And herein lies the 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 💷 for women's football ⚽ in England… A weekend match in London between two of the traditional ‘Big 6’ and the official attendance was… 2,203. It finished 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 2 - 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 3. And boy was it a cracker 💥!  Breathlessly end-to-end at times, players flying into tackles, heads smashing together in the air in tussles over high loose balls. Twice Tottenham came back to equalise, only to be undone in the final minutes of added time by a well taken Liverpool penalty. An enthralling spectacle by most sporting standards but, no doubt, a disappointing result from a financial perspective £££😬. To keep it simple, let’s assume: 👉 3/5 of tickets were sold at the adult / young adult / senior price of £10  👉 1/5 of tickets were sold at the junior price of £5 👉 1/5 of tickets were given away (a fair assumption in the context of the women’s game) 👉 average food & drink spend was £7 per attendee (which is what Valerie Goldstein spent on her XL portion of chips with chilli & cheese and a Coke) Tottenham would have grossed approx £𝟑𝟎𝐤, from which it would have had to pay all of its expenses for putting on the match, including hiring the Leyton Orient ground and paying for policing, stewarding, catering, transportation etc. — and, of course, the 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒅 and 𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒔 🐔🐔!! But Tottenham are not alone in this. With the exception of Arsenal (the undisputed ticket sale 𝑠𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠!) and — depending on the match — Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City, the Women's Super League and Women’s Championship clubs often struggle to get enough "𝑏𝑢𝑚𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑠" to create a great atmosphere and cover their costs. So, while women’s football has grown in leaps and bounds from where it was just a few years ago, there remains significant untapped potential and investment will need to continue being made well ahead of the revenue curve. For those counting on the 🧚♂️✨ Equity Appreciation Fairies 🧚♂️✨ to work their magic in the short term, it probably makes sense to buckle up for a bumpy ride! Dave Powell Steve Estes

There are 2 general categories of difficult decisions: 1.     Those that disadvantage one group in favour of a greater objective, and 2.     Those where there are too many unknowns to be confident in the outcome. Stakeholder engagement is vital in both circumstances, making sure that the decision factors all known facts including the potential negative consequences. The Football Association (FA) this week provided a good lesson in how not to do it. The FA Cup is the oldest football competition in the world. The beauty of it is the accessibility, 729 English and Welsh teams took part this season.  Small local teams playing on scrappy fields can (with good management and better luck) have cup runs taking them right up to Premier League stadia. My own Grimsby Town Football Club beat teams in all 3 divisions above them last season to take them to the quarter-finals.  Tottenham played Marine FC during the pandemic, a club whose carpark was too small for Spurs’ team coach. Originally any drawn match would be replayed until there was a result, although multiple replays were abandoned in the 1990’s. Replays were removed from the final four rounds more recently. For most of the competition however, a replay retains that crucial second chance to keep the cup run alive. It earns the revenues through ticket sales to armchair fans (like me) who will bring the family out to see a big game, revenues which are crucial to the survival of smaller clubs. The excitement and resulting publicity from a big FA Cup replay is phenomenal. But last week the FA decided to scrap FA Cup replays altogether. The decision is driven by bigger clubs who are also competing in European competitions, particularly the half dozen or so in the UEFA Champions League. Their players get tired easily from all the falling over and stuff, so do not have the time or energy for FA Cup replays. Sarcasm aside – the player welfare point is valid in a crowded fixture schedule. Smaller clubs, bigger in number but smaller in wealth, were (apparently) not consulted at all in the decision. More stakeholders means more complex engagement. Good stakeholder management means controlling the noisier stakeholders to understand the wider picture. None of us are perfect, but we should also try to be less FA. #sundaythoughts #stakeholdermanagement

The date is June 24th 2022 and the England Women’s Football Team, widely known as The Lionesses, are playing the Netherlands – the reigning European champions, in a warm-up game prior to the start of the UEFA Women’s Euros. It’s half time and the score is 1-1 and Sarina Wiegman, the recently appointed England coach is not happy. “Girls” she exclaimed in the dressing room “I’m not sure what weight is on your shoulders, but please shake it off. Right now we’re playing not to lose. Let’s play some football and go for the win”* With this message ringing loudly in their ears, the team came out for the second half to be bolder and focus more on scoring goals rather than just not conceding them – it was as if a brake had been released. The contrast to the first half could not have been greater, and at the end of the match the final score was England 5 – Netherlands 1, and The Lionesses were on the way to what would be a gloriously successful Euros tournament just a few weeks later. Playing not to lose in business is an all too familiar problem. It’s the equivalent of mid-market mediocrity where competitors battle ferociously to out-bland each other with desperately dull and familiar variations to the norm. A fear of going backwards or being left behind suffocates any urgency to adopt a different approach to make more or better or quicker progress. Such fear is irrational, but without a clear strategy that incorporates some risk and exploration of the unknown, it can seem an ever-present drag on creativity and innovation. The most successful organisations and the most successful people understand this and develop strategies that recognise that just because you’re not losing, it doesn’t necessarily mean you win. #strategy #business #leadership *Credit: Sarina Wiegman – What It Takes: My Playbook on Life and Leadership

England 1 Denmark 1. Just Another Chapter in the Book of Excuses from Managers. Last night’s game might have been disappointing, but it’s nothing we haven’t seen before. However, Southgate's excuse that "We don't have a natural replacement for Kalvin Phillips" That's Mind Blowing!! 🤯 😡 😱 But lets not just berate Gareth. Here’s a look back at some of the other excuses from England managers following poor performances. "We didn't lose, did we?" - Kevin Keegan (1993) This classic came after England drew 1-1 with Norway in a World Cup qualifier ending their hopes of automatic qualification. Almost claiming a moral victory was enough. "A young team, a learning experience." - Various managers This one only seems to apply to England players, other countries' youngsters flourishing in the same circumstances. "We were the better team on the night, but..." - Sven-Göran Eriksson    "The lads gave 100%, that's all I can ask for." - Multiple managers Giving 100% doing the wrong things?!? "We need to go back to the drawing board." - Multiple managers Also means we didn't prepare. "Injuries disrupted our plans." - Fabio Capello Again England was the only country in the world that had to deal with injuries. "We lacked a bit of luck." - Roy Hodgson (2014)  Nothing to do with not playing well enough. And probably still my favourite............. "The weather conditions didn't suit us." - Steve McClaren (2006) After a disappointing draw with Macedonia in Euro 2008 qualifying, McClaren blamed the wind, suggesting it had a significant impact on the team's performance. BUT. In the words of D Ream. Things can only get better. It's tournament football. We are still in it. It's in our hands. We will get better.........you know the rest. What would you change for the next game? Don't say the manager! 🤣

A lot of people are jumping on the football bandwagon, talking about how bad the manager is, but one star can take you through, how utterly bad the England side is, and so on.... I am not a 'football fan', but will watch an England international, xo I am not really qualified to talk about hte 'sports' side of things, but I am a business strategist, and management advisor, and draw a lot of parallels between fixing what has been a broken England strategy for as many years as I can remember.... So, if you will indulge me, here is my take on the current state of play: 1. Whenever England score more than one goal, everyone tends to get hyped up, new songs are released, excitement builds that 'this could be the year', only for us to get knocked out later on.... all those hopes and dreams shattered because the team were under enormous pressure. I have always believed in Underselling, and over delivering as a great way to build customer loyalty, (i.e. 'We can get that finalised in 4 weeks for you', then getting it done in 3...) I also believe that the England manager has a lot more to his role than just winning, he has to manage expectations of both the team, the media, and the fans. I can see in my mind Southgate sat at his desk, England having never won a Euro, or World Cup since '66, and looking at all the clippings from papers at the time... Anything short of an outright drumming of the opposition and England look weak/scared/incapable'. Score more than 3 goals at any stage and it's 'Can England finally go all the way?' The pressure on the team is incredible, and we are playing against countries whose players have spent their entire life waiting to beat England. So how do we plan to deal with all of this? Had it been a meeting I was at, I would suggest that the team do the bear minimum to get to the semi finals... just enough.... nothing more, nothing flashy, nothing heroic, keep the papers and fans moaning about how bad the team is all the way through.... knowing that come the semi-finals..... they can then turn it on - lets be honest - these are all world class players! The underselling is the 'just enough' performances.... keeping expectations low, the over delivering is getting us to the finals for the Win... I hope I am right!!!!

WELL SAID, ROY! Scotland stand off Germany & present them with more space than a star trekker - looked to me like every Scottish player had the same approach. How can it go so wrong? To fold so quickly when a game goes awry? Lack of a true leadership skillset springs to mind - there wasn't any. Leadership was abandoned, almost immediately, when those players walked out of the tunnel and the team en masse backed off from accountability. So, no leadership from the players but can we turn to management as surely they will have some insight? Looking equally lost in space Steve Clarke could not conjure up a reason for his team going missing in action under his command. Let's look upstairs to the SFA for much-needed leadership? Unfortunately, no leaders available there at the moment as they are too busy finding reasons to double their pay. The SFA for many years have failed to secure a Manager of any decent calibre to LEAD the national team despite there being many great leading Scottish managers available. A quick look at Steve Clarke's managerial career displays a 2-year stint at "Kilmarnock" as the highlight. In a 20-year managerial career spell no more than 4-5 years are accountable. Taking Killie to a 3rd place finish in a non-competitive league is a non-achievement & unworthy of a shot at the national team. Also, as mentioned in the past Scottish clubs & the national team seem to set the bar at "tournament qualification" rather than "adequate tournament performance" -"it's all good - we qualified, job done". There is a serious lack of ambition here which permeates all the way down through Scottish football - Ambition is created & fostered by leaders all of whom are missing. However, we must remember the wise words of the BBC Sportsound Presenter "we know the football is rubbish but it's the DRAMA!" - how's that working out? All the best for the match v Switzerland but for Scotland to win a leader must arise. PS: Clarke was caretaker manager following Gullit's resignation, taking charge of one match, a 5–1 defeat against Manchester United.For that match, Clarke reinstated Alan Shearer and Rob Lee to the team. Clarke then remained at the club for a period under Bobby Robson. https://lnkd.in/ey7_GH-a

#Inside #football #Arsenal #enjoy #set-#piece #specialism #and #capitalise #on #Arteta’s #belief – #unlike #Spurs! Endorsement of the Observer Journalism, Editorial Exposé by Metin Tilki MBA Set plays are giving #Gunners an edge, yet Ange Postecoglou’s weak spot is not singling them out for specialist coaching. At the same time, as #Arsenal score more and more from set pieces, their set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover, has become an increasingly prominent figure, bouncing up from the bench every time #Arsenal are awarded a corner or free-kick near the box. Set pieces feel like the new frontier. It may look familiar as #Declan #Rice #bends #one #in, #Ben #White #checks #the #keeper and a phalanx of big blokes charge to the near post, but the blocking runs are more carefully plotted that ever before. #Data #analysis means that set plays are becoming more and more sophisticated. #Google #DeepMind, which has previously looked at board games such as Go, has worked in collaboration with Liverpool to demonstrate how artificial intelligence can improve positioning at corners. That’s why #DeepMind has begun looking at football with corners. #There #is #a #fixed #point #from #which #the #ball #will #be #delivered: #far #fewer #variables #than #from #open #play. Countless managers over the years have come to a similar conclusion: #good #balls #into #the #box #plus #big #lads plus organisation equals a threat, no matter what differential of ability there might be in other areas of the game. In the wake of defeat in the north London derby, when all three of the goals Tottenham conceded came from corners – two of Arsenal’s and one of their own – he pointed out that his sides have often initially struggled to defend set plays but have then improved. #As #Pep #Guardiola #evolved and adapted, he decided set pieces were worth working on separately. Jover’s impact was immediate: in his first season at the Etihad, City scored more goals from set plays than any other side in the league and conceded the second fewest. But what is perhaps most significant is Guardiola’s shift of mentality, that he had come to see set plays as part of the game worth practising and treating differently. #Arteta was clearly impressed, and persuaded #Jover to join #Arsenal in 2021 when Andreas Georgson returned to Malmö. The season before Jover arrived, Arsenal scored six goals from set plays (penalties excluded); under him they have scored 16, 15 and, this season so far, 22. #This #season, #Arsenal #have #a #net #gain #from #set #plays #of16. That’s only two more than City – not huge, although when the title race could go down to goal difference, it’s not irrelevant either. Set plays alone, in other words, account for 19 of the difference of 49 between Arsenal’s and Tottenham’s goal difference. #Arteta #clearly #believed his side needed extra help in that area. So far, his belief in the value of #specialism is being #rewarded. #Read #the #Full #Link