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Modern coaching: Why football clubs have turned to club legends for expertise

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola waits for kick-off of the UEFA Champions League group C football match between Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, on September 14, 2016. [AFP, Oli Scarff]

Football has come a long way.

From its formative years where teams used to line up in 1-1-8 formations, the development of the game has seen different teams identify with unique methods of playing, mainly influenced by the manager.

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