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Beat that cold like Barça...
By Ben Welch last updated
test Got a smartphone yet? Good, because technology used by Europe’s top clubs is now available to you
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Yaya Toure: Dominate the middle of the park
By Rory Smith last updated
Manchester City The Ivorian battering ram shares his secrets with FFT on using movement, strength and passing to boss the game
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Lucozade Sport pre-season training: Week 4
By Ben Welch last updated
Lucozade Now you’re really motoring. It’s week four and you’re feeling good, right? No!?! Well wipe away those tears, there’s three weeks left
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Rio Ferdinand: The thinking man's guide to defending
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Reading the game, handling skilful players and staying calm under pressure – the Manchester United legend shows you the way
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Ex-Arsenal trialist wins scholarship
By Alec Fenn last updated
Arsenal A talented teenager has beaten off competition from a host of budding footballers to land a place at a top football academy
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Is this the most intelligent club in England?
By Alec Fenn published
Mental Preparation FFT visits Southampton to find out how the club are educating their next generation to be as intelligent in the classroom as they are on the pitch
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Why AFC Wimbledon's academy wear odd socks
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Passing Wearing odd socks is helping AFC Wimbledon's youngsters become two footed. The club's academy manager, Jeremy Sauer, explains how...
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8 drills every training session needs
By Ben Welch last updated
Lucozade Up your game with our downloadable training guide
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