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Training Grounds: Crystal Palace Training Ground (Copers Cope Road)

08 Mar, 2023

Under the guidance of manager Patrick Vieira, Crystal Palace appear to be taking the next steps in solidifying their Premier League status and raising their playing style to an even higher level. Young players like Eberichi Eze, Michael Olise, and Tyrick Mitchell are leading the latest wave of the Palace youth, while older heads like Wilfried Zaha and club captain Joel Ward continue to have a major influence on the side. How is it that...

Training Grounds: The AXA Training Centre, Liverpool

25 Feb, 2023

Currently the Premier League's longest-serving manager, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has led an incredible renaissance during his seven-year spell on Merseyside. The club has moved from floundering outside the European positions to winning every club competition under the sun, including an iconic Champions League victory and a first league title in 30 years. Klopp has become a legend for anyone on the red half of the Merseyside divide, and...

Training Grounds: Finch Farm, Everton FC

12 Feb, 2023

It's been a turbulent time of late at Everton Football Club. The historic Merseyside side is one of the few teams to have never been relegated from the Premier League since its inception in the 1992-93 season; however, in 2023, they are arguably in more danger of going down than ever before. Behind the scenes, upheaval has been a constant, as managers come and go, while many fans are calling for the club's board to be sacked. So what's the...

Training Grounds: Staplewood Campus, Southampton

07 Feb, 2023

In recent years, the way Southampton have operated beyond their means to compete admirably in the Premier League has been impressive. While the club's budget is nothing in comparison to the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea, clever player recruitment and calculated risk-taking in coaching has led to successful results on the pitch. There's one location that's been central to all club operations, and that's somewhere that most casual...

Training Grounds: Rangers Training Centre, Auchenhowie

10 Jan, 2023

It's looking increasingly unlikely that Rangers will be able to seriously challenge Ange Postecoglou's impressive Celtic side for the 2022-23 Scottish Premier League title. However, fans on the blue side of Glasgow have at least been given some great memories in recent years, following a long period in the wilderness during the 2010s. To assist their rise back to the top of Scottish football, the club have made important improvements in...

Training Grounds: Rush Green Training Ground, West Ham United

07 Jan, 2023

Under manager David Moyes, West Ham United FC has experienced some great times recently, challenging the division's best clubs and embarking on some remarkable European campaigns. Players such as Declan Rice, Michail Antonio, and Jarrod Bowen have been central to that journey, but these individuals aren't wholly responsible for that upward trajectory. As a club, West Ham works hard behind the scenes to ensure they can compete on the...

Training Grounds: Jersey Road Training Ground, Brentford FC

07 Jan, 2023

The rise of Brentford FC in recent years is proof that the implementation of bold ideas, clever recruitment policies, and a clear club-wide strategy can lead to extraordinary results in football. The West London side has one of the smallest budgets in the Premier League, but since they were promoted to England's top division via the Championship play-offs in May 2021, they've been seriously impressive. They opened their 2021-22 campaign with...

Training Grounds: AON Training Complex, Manchester United

18 Dec, 2022

The last ten years have been a difficult period for Premier League giants Manchester United . One of the world's most popular and successful football clubs, they enjoyed unprecedented success under Sir Alex Ferguson during the 1990s and 2000s; however, his departure has led to an ongoing period of transition in which discontent has been rife and trophy wins have been few and far between. Despite some improvements having been made under...

Training Grounds: The Arsenal Training Centre (London Colney), Arsenal FC

18 Dec, 2022

Next time you're watching a football match and you see an intricate corner routine scored, or an individual free kick curled into the top corner of the net, have a think about the origins of those special moments. Inevitably, many of the most dramatic scenes witnessed in elite football are the result of detailed training ground work between coaches and players. That's why our series on the best training grounds across the UK is...

Training Grounds: Leicester City FC

11 Dec, 2022

Leicester City Football Club has produced some extraordinary moments of drama within the last few years. From their incredible 2015-16 title-winning campaign to the massive FA Cup final victory over Chelsea in 2021, they've done a fantastic job of punching above their weight to rival the richest, most successful clubs in the land. As part of that journey, they've developed elite-level players such as James Maddison, Wesley Fofana, and Youri...

Training Grounds: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Aston Villa FC

17 Nov, 2022

In recent years, Aston Villa's billionaire owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens have invested heavily in the playing squad in a bid to establish the side as a Premier League mainstay with the ability to challenge for European competitions. However, it's not just on the pitch that they've been splashing the cash. Significant investment has also gone into the club's coaching set-up. In this article, we'll be exploring how Aston Villa set the...

Training Grounds: Cobham Training Centre, Chelsea FC

07 Oct, 2022

Chelsea FC has a well-established status as one of the most successful modern clubs not just in the UK, but in the world. The 2021 Champions League winners might have a ruthless approach to hiring and firing coaches, but it's paid off for them in recent years, with the club achieving 21 major trophy wins in the past two decades. So what's the secret to their success? Clearly, there's plenty of innovative work going on at the training...

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