Modern coaching techniques proving less popular than ever

Following Arsenal’s sorry performance at the Britannia Stadium, Arsene Wenger has sounded like a man who is full of excuses but lacking in solutions. For the first time, Wenger’s status in north London is being seriously questioned, and this may have more to do with the current managerial climate of the Premiership than his shortcomings.

With his strict diets, motivational handouts and precisely designed training ground routine, the French Professor is the poster child for modern coaching techniques. Over the past few months, however, the new school of coaching appears to have become very old fashioned, while the traditional managers are enjoying a renaissance.

Think about it: Luis Aragones won the European Championships, Sir Alex picked up silverware here and in Moscow, Harry “just fucking run around” Redknapp and Joe Kinnear are