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PLAYER POWER. HIT OR MYTH?

ROBERT J WILSON questions whether players ease their foot off the pedal to ‘get rid’ of a manager…

ROBERT J WILSON
DOES player power really exist and do they seriously down tools to see the demise of a manager?
It is a question that has only emerged in the modern era as footballers become outlandishly wealthy and powerful.
There are not many managers who are now on more money than their players and that is where the danger lies.
It is probably easier to get rid of a manager than it is a star player and if negativity is beginning to sap the dressing room spirit, then a gro...

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