The Stupid Footballer is Dead by Paul McVeigh is a unique title. It dives into a new topic, the psychology surrounding the beautiful game. The book suggests that the game has changed and the footballer has changed with it. McVeigh breaks this argument down, showing how talent is just not enough and that the mental side of the game is paramount. The best part of the book is McVeigh’s discussion of role models, players who have had great success because of their
For Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, it was all about going with his Hart. The Italian tactician— now in his first full season as the Sky Blue’s manager after taking over for Mark Hughes in the middle of last season— has seen hundreds of millions shelled out by the new owner, Sheikh Mansour, to shore up seemingly ever position on the pitch. With that, Mancini knows that to whom much is given, much is tested. Even with a squad that some are