Pogba's Legacy, Vini's Future, and Coaching Crossroads
Pogba’s back, could Vini Jr leave Real Madrid? And Noni Madueke’s one-to-one coach
Resources
Resources & Recommendations
Videos & Documentaries
- Shifty by Adam Curtis - A five-episode series about why we are here, which the host describes as "really good."
- How Tall Is He Actually (Tifo Sports YouTube channel) - A video about NBA player Victor Wembanyama's height and the history of players misrepresenting their height in the NBA.
People Mentioned
- Charlotte Bronte (Carabel) - A 19th-century English novelist who used the pen name Carabel to sell her work.
- Saul Isaacson Hurst (One-to-one coach) - A specialist individual skills coach for footballers, who has worked with players like Noni Madueke, Antoine Semenyo, and Folarin Balogun.
- Victor Wembanyama (NBA player) - An incredibly tall and talented French basketball player whose highlights are recommended for those interested in exceptional athletic performance.
- Slavoj Žižek (Philosopher) - Mentioned for his observation on the differences between European toilets and what they indicate about national psychologies.
- Ravel Morrison (Footballer) - A player from Paul Pogba's youth academy class, mentioned as an example of a player whose potential didn't fully translate into reality.
- N'Golo Kante (Footballer) - Mentioned in the context of stereotypes about black midfielders, particularly the perception of him as just a "water carrier."
- Adam Armstrong (Footballer) - Mentioned for a memorable incident where he was named Man of the Match after a heavy defeat and had to give a prize.
- Alexis Sanchez (Footballer) - Mentioned for an incident where he was pushed into a cameraman during a match against Norwich.
- José Mourinho (Football manager) - Referenced when discussing coaches who didn't play professionally but still command respect.
- Zinedine Zidane (Football manager) - Referenced as an example of a manager whose playing prestige earned him immediate respect from players.
- Mikel Arteta (Football manager) - Praised for his work as Arsenal's manager, particularly for promoting attacking, positive football.
- Vitinha (PSG Midfielder) - Highlighted as a current favorite footballer due to his technique, ability with both feet, and ball-carrying skills.
- Rio Ngoma (Liverpool youth player) - Identified as a promising young talent (16 years old) from Liverpool's academy, who Saul Isaacson Hurst previously worked with at Chelsea.
Organizations & Institutions
- The Athletic FC Youtube Channel - Where John Mackenzie's segment on Liverpool football club can be watched.
- Chelsea Football Club Academy - Mentioned as a place where Saul Isaacson Hurst coached, working with young players like Jamal Musiala, Tino Livramento, and Levi Colwill.
- Tottenham Football Club Academy - Mentioned as a place where Saul Isaacson Hurst worked as an individual skills specialist.
- Arsenal Football Club Academy - Mentioned as a user of Saul Isaacson Hurst's app, "My Personal Football Coach."
- Blackburn Rovers Football Club Academy - Mentioned as a user of Saul Isaacson Hurst's app, "My Personal Football Coach."
Websites & Online Resources
- WiseScout - A tool Saul Isaacson Hurst uses to analyze game footage and make clips for his clients.
- My Football Coach (Instagram: @myfootballcoach_one, X: @myfootballcoach) - Saul Isaacson Hurst's social media presence.
Courses & Educational Resources
- My Personal Football Coach App - An app developed by Saul Isaacson Hurst offering technical drills, position-specific courses, a virtual academy, and coaching resources for players, parents, and coaches, including a course for one-to-one coaches.