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Glitch in Chelsea’s coding costs Alonso while resurgent Spurs are all systems go

Chelsea’s set-piece coach broke the game open with his unique corner routines, but a goalkeeping error from Mike Penders ruined the plan

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

Levi Colwill issues damning Chelsea verdict as Blues 'bullied' by Brentford

Defensive woes on show again as Blues lose west London derby

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Chelsea’s Wacky Professor Xabi Alonso Has Eight Problems to Solve

A 2–2 draw with Hull City exposed how there are only three players safe from Alonso’s experimentation.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 12

Aston Villa relish echoes of history but Europa League win must serve as stepping stone

Unai Emery has reconfirmed his status as master of the competition, but will now want to set his sights higher

The Guardian - UK · May 20

Aston Villa win the Champions League battle and leave Liverpool’s season at breaking point

Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool: Unai Emery’s side secured their place in the Champions League next season while Arne Slot’s men could potentially miss out on the competition entirely

The Independent UK · May 15

Why Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee has not been spotted on the touchline as Matty Cash SMASHES home opener against Manchester City

Aston Villa are one of the sides known for putting their set-piece coach centre stage, but he’s been obscured from view of late

FourFourTwo · Oct 26, 2025

Aston Villa coach to leave, in a huge blow to club's plans: report

Aston Villa are now left with a void to fill, following the blow of losing a backroom man

FourFourTwo · Jun 19, 2025

Set piece coaches: Here's every club to use them, why they work - and why TWO unlikely clubs have provided so many

Arsenal, Brentford and Aston Villa have enjoyed success with specialist set piece coaches, while Nottingham Forest and Wolves have quickly ditched the idea

FourFourTwo · Oct 22, 2024

John Carver opens up on Scotland future and backroom reshuffle

Throughout various iterations of Steve Clarke's Scotland backroom change, one man has remained in post; John Carver. Well, at least since he himself was part of a shuffle as he replaced Alex Dyer at Hampden.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024

Austin MacPhee steps down from Scotland national team job

Austin MacPhee has stepped down from his role in the Scotland set-up.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2024