Alec Fenn
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Manchester United's gym club
By Alec Fenn published
Manchester United Roy Keane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes were among a group of players who embraced new training methods at the club at the turn of the millennium

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's finishing secrets
By Alec Fenn published
The former Manchester United striker was ruthless inside the penalty area, but how did he make scoring goals look so easy? We asked him to find out…

Become the ultimate goalscorer: Link the play and finish
By Alec Fenn published
Swansea City Give defenders the slip with this sharp-shooting drill from the Swansea City academy

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

How English football's concussion rules have long been out of date – and dangerous
By Alec Fenn published
FourFourTwo Jan Vertonghen's concussion against Ajax shows how football's rules need to change in Britain. Some football associations are already ahead of the trend, finds Alec Fenn

When Ajax ruled the world: how Louis van Gaal nurtured his glorious mid-'90s empire
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Action Replay The Cruyff-inspired ‘70s team may have been their greatest in history – but in the early ’90s a new golden generation helped to make Amsterdam the capital city of Europe for a second time

Yohan Cabaye: My passing masterclass
By Alec Fenn published
Yohan Cabaye The Crystal Palace playmaker on passing, the French production line and his admiration for Steven Gerrard

Nagelsmann puts players in charge
By Alec Fenn published
Bundesliga Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann allowed his players to pick their captain and team targets

Why Wolfsburg players clean their teeth after games
By Alec Fenn published
Recovery Wolfsburg manager Martin Schmidt gets his players to clean their teeth immediately after games - we find out why

Why FC Nordsjaelland hired a character coach
By Alec Fenn published
Mental Preparation FC Nordsjaelland owner Tom Vernon appointed a head of character development to improve the resilience of the club's young players - we ask him why

The complete guide to treating hamstring injuries and rehabilitation
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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

Tried and tested: TruSox
By Alec Fenn published
Speed FFT test-drives TruSox, which are helping some of football's biggest names to stay on their feet

How Petr Cech sharpens his reflexes
By Alec Fenn last updated
Petr Cech Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech is using an ingenious training regime to sharpen his reactions

Klopp and Wenger's body language analysed
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Mental Preparation Professor Geoff Beattie analyses Arsene Wenger's body language following the sale of Alexis Sanchez, as well as that of Jurgen Klopp and Tony Pulis

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

Kaka: The playmaker masterclass
By Alec Fenn published
Passing Kaka was a picture of elegance on the pitch – he talks footballing artistry, developing a calm mind and the boots that fired him to World Cup success

Dele Alli: How I studied Gerrard
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Passing Dele Alli grew up idolising Steven Gerrard – he talks about the influence he’s had on his style and why he loves big games and big tackles

Hashtag United have conquered YouTube and non-league is next: behind the scenes of a phenomenon
By Alec Fenn last updated
FourFourTwo The club generated a global audience of fans – now they’re looking to work their way up the football pyramid. FourFourTwo meets Spencer Owen, the team and their fans

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

Tried and tested: ArmourFlex elite shinguards
By Alec Fenn published
Stamina FFT tries out a pair of lightweight shinpads that don’t shirk a tackle

How to prepare for pre-season
By Alec Fenn published
Stamina FFT asks fitness expert Chris Barnes how to stay fit during the summer and prepare for the demands of pre-season training

Deeney: My workouts with Anthony Joshua's coach
By Alec Fenn published
Strength Troy Deeney reveals how training sessions with Anthony Joshua's coach help to keep him in Premier League shape

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
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