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Victor Valdes' guide to distribution
By Ben Welch published
Víctor Valdés Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper reveals his secrets to becoming a playmaking shot-stopper

The holding role: Make yourself available
By Huw Davies published
Manchester United In part eight of our holding midfield role special, Manchester United's Michael Carrick highlights the importance of providing an option when chasing a game

The holding role: Pick the right pass
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Michael Carrick on when to hoof the ball up to the big man and when to play sideways with a 5 yard pass

Michael Carrick: Protecting the back four
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United From fighting fires started by the opposition to making attacking surges from deep, Manchester United's midfield sentry explains the art of the holding role

Play like Paul Scholes
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Learn the secrets of Paul Scholes' ball mastery, from Manchester United's former first team coach Rene Meulensteen

Rio Ferdinand: The thinking man's guide to defending
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Reading the game, handling skilful players and staying calm under pressure – the Manchester United legend shows you the way

Why AFC Wimbledon's academy wear odd socks
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Passing Wearing odd socks is helping AFC Wimbledon's youngsters become two footed. The club's academy manager, Jeremy Sauer, explains how...

Xavi: Learn to keep possession
By Andrew Murray last updated
Xavi Barcelona’s master craftsman reveals the training drills that fine-tuned his precision passing
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