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Do footballers make good scouts?
By Marcus Alves last updated
Manchester City Do footballers make good scouts? FFT spoke to former Chelsea defender and West Ham scout Emerson Thome about the transition from playing to unearthing talent.

The complete guide to treating hamstring injuries and rehabilitation
By Alec Fenn last updated
Injuries Hamstring strains and tears are the most common injuries in professional football – Centre for Health and Human Performance physio, Tom Jackson, explains why and how you can avoid them

Nketiah: My finishing sessions with Henry
By Alec Fenn published
Eddie Nketiah Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah talks about his finishing sessions with Thierry Henry, admiration for Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla, and his goalscoring debut

Big Sam's guide to man management
By Ben Welch last updated
Psychology Having problems getting the best out of your players? Lend an ear to Everton boss Sam Allardyce and he'll explain the secret to dealing with the different characters in the dressing room

Do academies prepare players for professional football?
By Alec Fenn published
Chelsea Do academies prepare youngsters for the professional game? We asked former Chelsea youth team player and Reading midfielder John Swift

Wearable tech for Sunday League
By Alec Fenn last updated
Barclays Premier League Catapult Sports have launched a GPS device, which will enable you to prepare, perform and recover like a professional footballer

Eddie Howe: How I handle the media
By Alec Fenn published
Eddie Howe Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe reveals how he handles the pressure of press conferences, answers difficult questions and builds a rapport with the media

What should you eat when you're injured?
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Recovery Retain muscle mass and avoid putting on weight while you’re recovering from injury with this diet plan used by a Premier League club
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