Juande Ramos Former Tottenham and West Ham striker Freddie Kanoute now manages two academies in Mali and Dubai - he discusses the challenge of switching from playing to coaching

West Ham United West Ham’s dependable centre back explains how to tailor your defensive strategy for a variety of opponents

Strength Strength and conditioning coach Mathew Monte-Colombo on how to improve stability on the ball

Psychology Use these psychological tips from West Ham’s Croatian striker to break your barren spell upfront

Strength Strength and conditioning coach Mathew Monte-Colombo devises a three-step routine to help you cope with the rigours of playing upfront on your own

Michail Antonio In an era of mega-bucks TV deals and huge international scouting networks, many players still rise from semi-pro football to the domestic game’s summit. FFT investigates how it remains a path well trodden