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  • Tosh Farrell
    Technique

    Tosh Farrell

    Former Everton Academy coach
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    Famed for nurturing the talents of Manchester United and England hotshot Wayne Rooney. He also helped bring through Victor Anichebe, Leon Osman, Jack Rodwell, and James Vaughan at Everton.

  • Tony Strudwick
    Fitness

    Tony Strudwick

    Head of sports science, Manchester United
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    Strudwick worked with Coventry City, Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United and The FA, before taking up his post at Manchester United.

  • Tony Daley
    Fitness

    Tony Daley

    Head of first team performance, Wolverhampton Wanderers
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    After a successful playing career with Aston Villa, Wolves, Watford and Walsall, the former England international studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Science and secured the position of fitness and conditioning coach at Sheffield United, before returning to Wolves as head of first team performance.

  • Tony Carr
    Tactics

    Tony Carr

    West Ham youth team guru
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    What do Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Michael Carrick, Jermain Defoe, Glen Johnson and John Terry have in common? Their talents were harnessed under the tutelage of Tony Carr.

  • Tom Bates
    Psychology

    Tom Bates

    WBA sports psychologist
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    As well as helping develop the confidence and mental toughness of WBA's rising stars, the Baggies sports psychology expert has also worked with England schoolboys.

  • Tim De’Ath
    Nutrition

    Tim De’Ath

    England and West Ham chef
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    Tim was appointed head chef for the Three Lions last May and is assistant head chef for the Hammers. He clearly knows his onions.

  • Theo Walcott
    Technique

    Theo Walcott

    Arsenal and England speed demon
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    Walcott's devastating speed on the wing has made him a valuable asset to both Arsenal and England. Built in the mould of the Gunners' legendary number 14 Thierry Henry, the young Englishman has also developed a coolness in front of goal.

  • Simon Bitcon
    Fitness

    Simon Bitcon

    Head of fitness, Manchester City
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    Simon's been putting City's globetrotting stars through their paces since joining from Blackburn Rovers in 2008.

  • Scott Miller
    Fitness

    Scott Miller

    Fulham's first team fitness coach
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    The Australian is preparing for his fifth season working 
with the first XI 
at Craven Cottage.

  • Scott Loach
    Technique

    Scott Loach

    Ipswich Town shot stopper
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    After six years with Watford, the former England under-21 goalkeeper made the switch to Ipswich Town.