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Pogba's Legacy, Vini's Future, and Coaching Crossroads

Original Title: 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.

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