Linked intrinsically for many years, the pit and the pitch forged some of the greatest managers in history – none more so than Jock Stein
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Taking exclusively from Calcio II, no man in Fiorentina history has soared to such heights as the unmistakable, often unstoppable, Gabriel Batistuta
It was a merger that divided a city, but the birth of Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 1994 in Scotland would rewrite the history of Highland football
Some managers are certain of their ways, relying on either data or instinct. Few marry both. But perhaps the philosophy of Stoicism is the way forward
Boasting crowds of upto 100,000, the 2019 AFF Cup provided shocks and sublime class as many unknown talents shone in Southeast Asia
Arriving at Huddersfield with the club languishing towards the foot of the Championship, David Wagner’s brilliant work would redefine the boundaries
Long before the glories of recent times, Chelsea were on the brink of oblivion, on and off the pitch. Enter John Neal: the man who saved the club
Between helping Italy’s poorest and playing for free when injured, Damiano Tommasi was far more than just a legend on the pitch for Roma
Known as Spiderman for his incredible agility, R.Arumugam, though taken too soon, remains one of Asian football’s greatest goalkeepers
Despite winning all the major European trophies on offer, Arnold Mühren was underrated for much of his career. That was until the final of Euro 88
In a sport more detached from local communities than ever, the work of Jackie Maxwell at St Oliver Plunkett in Northern Ireland serves as a timeless lesson
Armed with an old Boca Juniors jersey, photographer Pancho Monti celebrated the club in the image of the fans that make it what it is
In a nation dominated by austerity, fans, more than ever, are reliant upon their football clubs as a means of escape. Not that it means much in Sunderland
It wasn’t that long ago that RBC Roosendaal were securing draws against Ajax and PSV. Then came a catastrophic fall. Now, however, they’re looking up again
He been racially abused, mocked by his own fans and called a traitor, but Kevin Prince-Boateng has carved a unique career worthy of respect
The ability to speak out and express personal opinion has morphed footballers into an idyllic product that not only sells and but only exists to do so
He’s been attacked by the media and puched by his own fans, but through it all, Luiz Felipe Scolari has remained steadfast in his approach to football
While the name Ian Rush is synonymous with goal and Liverpool glory, the David Johnson has been forgotten by a generation. It shouldn’t be