It’s Time for UEFA to Take Player Safety Seriously
Usually, From the Touchline discusses topics from the perspective of the manager, whether breaking down aspects of a recent match or giving a perspective of…
Articles by Robert Hay Jr
An American in Dortmund: Pulisic Ok in Bayern Blowout
There were barely any positives in the loss to Bayern, maybe the biggest being the match ended after 90 minutes. The shame of this performance…
Power Corrupts. Money Corrupts the Managerial Process Absolutely
Every few months (or maybe even more frequently) you see a managerial hire that makes little sense. Why would manager X leave club Y and…
Are the BVB German Trio Out of Jogi Low’s Plans for Good?
When you are the World Cup favourite, you do not settle for easy preparations for the tournament. Such is life for Die Mannschaft who will face…
Should we pity football managers?
Jose Mourinho this week committed an unforgivable sin – he said the truth. In his post-match press conference after his Manchester United side was eliminated…
Dortmund Unenergized in Europa League Defeat versus RB Salzburg
Over the weekend, Dortmund showed how to counteract a well-organised, dangerous club owned by an energy drink company. BVB did not show the same type…
Allegri and Juventus Show How Tactical Substitution Can Switch Momentum Immediately
Juventus’ shocking defeat of Tottenham in the return leg of their Champions League tie was in some ways against the run of form. While both…
Is Stoeger A Better Choice for Manager Than Nagelsmann?
Without a doubt, Julian Nagelsmann is one of the best regarded managers in the game. He is associated with almost every vacancy, including the potential…
More of the Same But Different Faces Are Key Takeaways from Leipzig Draw
Dortmund maintained a Champions League place with a key 1-1 draw in Leipzig on Saturday. The back-and-forth affair was an opportunity for stars on both…
Managers Should Learn From Thomas Tuchel, Tom Crean, and Malia Obama
In the U.S. this week, former college basketball coach Tom Crean wrote an article about his unemployment. That article contained some excellent insight for many…