Sparky's Column
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That's Amoory
Saturday 22nd Dec, 2012We have had some players in the UAE who have reached legendary status in the game. Ismail Matar is still playing but is already in the annals of history after being voted player of the tournament at the Under 23 World Cup in 2003. If you add to this his goal to win the Gulf Cup then his legendary status is secured....
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Behind the Curtain
Thursday 13th Dec, 2012Last week I spoke about the attention to detail that's vital for success. I was lucky enough this week to catch up with Liam Weeks, Head of Performance Analysis at Al Ain and we talked about the detail....
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An Eye for Detail
Thursday 6th Dec, 2012An eye for detail is vital if any coach is to reach the top. Jose Mourinho set up an OOD whilst at Chelsea. The Opponents Observation Department was solely tasked with analysing opponents’ weaknesses....
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A Happy and Colourful National Day
Tuesday 4th Dec, 2012Grafite is the man of the moment in the Pro League, the Brazilian is on fire and his hot streak continued with 4 goals in Al Ahli's 6-2 thrashing of Al Wadha...
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The Race for the Prize
Wednesday 21st Nov, 2012Lucas Neil must be a happy man he is settled at new club Al Wasl and now nominated for Asian Player of the Year. He is the only player plying his trade in the gulf to be nominated. His opposition comes in the shape of two Iranians, one of which Ali Karami used to play in the UAE....
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