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Steven Gerrard and how predicting which players will be good managers is pure guesswork | Richard Williams

Great players do not always make successful managers. Will the Liverpool legend be a Zinedine Zidane or a Gary Neville?When Ross Wilkins stood up during his late father’s memorial service at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea last week to address a congregation that included many of the great names of the past 40 years of English football, he found the words to express a poignant truth. “Football found a way to live without Dad,” he said, “but the simple truth was that Dad could never live without football.”After calling time on his long and distinguished playing career, Ray Wilkins stayed in the game, as so many do. The next 20 years were spent in a variety of dugouts, as the...

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Frank Lampard's legacy with New York City FC remains difficult to assess

Lampard’s departure begs the question: Are aging designated players worth it or would the money be better invested in cultivating young, home-grown talent?Frank Lampard’s two-year love affair with New York City came to an end as Monday morning came with the news that the 38-year-old English midfielder will not return to the club after his $6m contract expires next month. Related: Frank Lampard set to depart New York City FC as contract expires Today, we say goodbye to a legend. Best of luck on your next chapter, Frank. #ThankYouFrank Related: Frank Lampard to be offered Chelsea post if he retires from playing This city, this team was lucky to have you. #thankyoufrank #nycfc @NYCFC Continue reading...

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