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The Player: Why captains are still important in today's game
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The Player Our mole says it’s hard for a manager to drop his skipper – and some don’t have the minerals
The Player: How things get complicated with agents
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The Player Thanks to agents, footballers are rarely in charge of their destiny, says our man on the inside
The Player: Lying to your manager can often be a good thing
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The Player The occasional white lie can be the secret to a harmonious squad, according to our insider
The Player: "One assistant stopped a tunnel fight by windmilling between the players... then offering them out one-on-one"
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The Player Our man on the inside explains the importance of a respected No.2
The Player: What summer is REALLY like for footballers – and how to strike a balance
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The Player Our insider explains why the close-season can be the best – or worst – time of year
The Player: Skipping training after a night out on the lash
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The Player Our undercover columnist shares some outrageous tales of truant at training
The Player: When you're a footballer, everyone wants to know you
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The Player Every Tom, Dick and Harry wants a piece of the action, according to our man
The Player: What happens to footballers when the money comes
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The Player Our dressing room mole explains what it's like to get your first pay packet
The Player: What it's like to be an out-of-contract footballer in the summer
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The Player Our insider explains what it's like when you're close to becoming a free agent
The Player: What it's like being a new player at a club
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The Player You don't want to get off on the wrong foot, says our man on the inside
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