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| YOUTH | DRILLS | PLAYER SEARCH | PSYCHOLOGY | INTERVIEWS | LINKS |
| An Interview with................................. |
Steve McMahon |
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| Q1.
Which Major Changes do you feel have taken place in English football over
the past 10 years? |
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It is not as much a contact sport as it used to be. Also the pace of the game has become a lot quicker. |
| Q2.
What do you think our young players should work on, to develop in the game
today? |
| They need to work on technique and attitude. |
| Q3.
Do you have a preferred playing system? |
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Yes, I do. 1] 4-4-2. 2] 3-5-2 |
| Q4.
Have you been influenced in your coaching career? |
| Yes, by many good managers. |
| Q5.
Has this changed your philosophy on playing the game? |
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No. |
| Q6. What is your philosophy on playing the game? |
| Play football the right way. |
| It is quite important. Players need to be cajoled. Players need to have confidence. |
| Q8.
Who is the most talented player you have coached and why? |
| Paul Simpson. Great ability, great attitude and great knowledge of football. |
| Q9.
What is your worry, if any, on football today? |
| MONEY! The distribution of money seems to be unfair, especially for teams in the lower leagues. |
| Q10.
From the players you have managed/coached, name your best eleven you would
like to see as a team? |
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It is to hard too choose. |
| Q11.
If football vanished, what would you become? |
| Pro golfer. |
| Q12.
What is your dream? |
| To become successful in football. |
| Q13. What are your three favourite practices that you use with your players? |
| Possession, crossing and finishing and games. |
| Thank you to Steve McMahon. Good luck in the future. |
