Essential weekend reading while you mull over the insanity of a 400m naming rights deal:

The science of pre-season training – courtesy of Premier League club Wolves.Six forgotten title winning managers – another brilliant Joy of Six article by Scott Murray.The 50 greatest football managers of all time. Methodically calculated and carefully researched, this should end all arguments about the best football managers of all time.Football matches as conversations. Nay, more like arguments. And the age old question – do you like to watch a good fight or a good fighterAn interview with the Guardian’s (oft-maligned) Daniel Taylor. Courtesy of ROM, and a good read for any United fan.

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