ANTHONY BARRY once studied every throw-in taken in the 2018-19 Prem season for his Pro-Licence dissertation.
That is a staggering total of 16,380… so no wonder it took him 60 HOURS!
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Thomas Tuchel will be joined in the Wembley dugout by assistant manager Anthony BarryCredit: Getty
But it shows his incredible depth of analysis that helped propel him from lower-league journeyman to Thomas Tuchel’s No 2 with England.
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Barry’s study – titled The Undervalued Set-Piece – was part of the 2020 course that also included Prem legends Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick and Kolo Toure.
The Liverpudlian was the youngest participant in the group at just 33 but he left his mark on the household names.
So much so that Lampard took Barry, now 38, from Wigan to Chelsea as one of his backroom team in 2020.
Barry was then inherited by Tuchel when he replaced Lampard in January 2021.
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Tuchel is clearly a huge fan, taking him to Bayern Munich last year – when they paid Chelsea £1million in compensation.
Now they have made it the hat-trick with England, who were today proclaiming his appointment as the Englishman at the right hand of the German Tuchel.
Barry hails Tuchel as a ‘genius’ and in interviews has referenced how his mentor focuses on behaviour as much as patterns of play and use of space.
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Barry worked with Tuchel at ChelseaCredit: Alamy
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The German took the coach to Bayern Munich with himCredit: Alamy
Last season was not their finest with Bayern failing to win the Bundesliga but now they are back.
This is Tuchel’s first job in international football but not Barry’s – he has also worked for both Belgium and Portugal under Roberto Martinez.
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The Spaniard spent much of his playing career in the English lower leagues and perhaps that is where his admiration of Barry stems from.
His CV certainly screams ‘journeyman’.
After being released by Everton as a teenager and then failing to make the grade at Coventry, midfielder Barry had stints at Accrington Stanley, Yeovil, Chester, Wrexham, Fleetwood and Forest Green Rovers.
Barry can at least claim to have played in a major Wembley match – Yeovil’s 2-0 defeat by Blackpool in the 2007 League One play-off final.
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He began his senior career at Stanley and played a big part in the climb out of the Conference and back into the Football League in 2006.
Barry later returned at Accrington for another stint and left his mark on owner Andy Holt.
He told SunSport: “It’s fantastic to think that one of our old players is going to be helping England’s bid for the 2026 World Cup.
“True enough, the new head coach is German but his assistant cut his teeth as a player up here in Lancashire, English through and through.
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“It would be wonderful to think that Barry could help the Three Lions to glory.
“Everything I knew about him when he was with us, and everything I’ve learned about him since as a coach says he really deserves to have this opportunity.
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Anthony Barry previously worked with the Portuguese national teamCredit: Getty
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He also had a spell as coach for the Belgian national sideCredit: Sportsfile
ANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love life
By Andy Dillon
THOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.
Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.
English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.
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Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.
Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.
Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.
Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.
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An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.
“Anthony came back to us from his travels on loan at first in 2015 just as I was talking over and he was a big influence.
“He was always a deep thinker about the game but he was always a hard worker too.
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“Anthony’s come from the wrong side of the tracks, if you like, but having to graft the way all players did back in our Conference days or when we got back into League Two has stood him in good stead.
“Some people are complaining that the FA haven’t brought in an Englishman. But here we are, little old Stanley, having helped Anthony to reach these heights.
“This proves that the English pyramid does work and it’s a fantastic compliment to us that Anthony started out here.
“I followed his career as a coach, especially, and nobody I speak to tells me that he hasn’t deserved what he’s achieved so far.
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“It’s brilliant that someone who helped Stanley to history when we came back up into the Football League might now help England to new history and another World Cup triumph.
“It’s a really proud day for us up here, thinking of someone who started out in our little corner of England and has risen so far.
“For those who don’t know I can tell them this – there isn’t a harder worker or a more committed, intelligent coach than our Anthony.”
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Accrington Stanley owner Andy Holt has gushed about BarryCredit: Rex
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England’s new assistant is used to handing out instructions to Three Lions captain Harry KaneCredit: Getty
It always felt like a matter of when, rather than if, the pitch recycled from the first Test would play a part in the second.
Before it did, Pakistan must have been suffering deja vu from the first Test. On that occasion, they posted a strong 556, only to be pulverised by England’s Bazballers. When Duckett was going strong, sharing partnerships in excess of 50 with Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Root, history was repeating.
Sajid was one of four changes to the Pakistan XI and, even in the face of Duckett’s assault – England were scoring at five an over – Sajid carried the biggest threat.
And, late on the seventh day of cricket played on this pitch, the surface had its say. The ball for Root’s sweep may have kept a touch low, Duckett tried to drive out of the rough and Brook was unwise in trying to force against the spin. Stokes prodded like a man who has missed four Tests with a hamstring injury.
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In the blink of an eye, England were floored. Dreams of a first-innings advantage turned into a grim battle for survival. From here, even getting to parity would be a remarkable effort.
Then there is also the thought of the conditions England might face in the fourth innings. Pakistan hold all the cards in their bid to level the series.
Royval entered the contest at No. 3 in the men’s flyweight division. After winning, he gets one spot closer to the top, swapping positions with No. 2 Amir Albazi.
Check out all the latest pound-for-pound and divisional USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
Celtic have been fined approximately £16,700 for the “lighting of fireworks” during their recent Champions League defeat away to Borussia Dortmund.
And the Scottish Premiership champions could face a one-match ban on away fans at a Uefa club match if there is another incidence in the next two years.
Uefa said, external its control, ethics and disciplinary body had decided: “To fine Celtic FC €20,000 and to ban Celtic FC from selling tickets to its away supporters for a total of one (1) UEFA club competition match, for lighting of fireworks.
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“Said ban from selling tickets to its away supporters is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years, starting from the date of the present decision.”
Celtic opened their league phase with a 5-1 home win over Slovan Bratislava before losing 7-1 in Germany.
ANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love life
By Andy Dillon
THOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.
Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.
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English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.
Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.
Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.
Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.
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Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.
An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.
“Our pathway is really strong, both from a coaches and players point of view. There are a lot of fantastic young coaches.
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“Clearly you would love to have five to ten domestic candidates who are coaching clubs in your domestic league, challenging and winning honours in your domestic league and European football.
Thomas Tuchel England Press Conference
Inside FA’s thrilling chase for Tuchel
THE FA’s path to securing Thomas Tuchel’s signature was not a straightforward one.
They tried to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City over the summer.
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They even made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after deciding to target trophy-laden foreign gaffers.
The FA’s determination to go international was summed up by their decision NOT to interview Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.
Initial talks with Tuchel saw him express a slight interest in replacing Gareth Southgate.
But he was waiting to see what would happen at Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag’s future under the spotlight.
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Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eventually decided to stick with Ten Hag – and that opened the door to the FA getting their man.
“As we set out our process, our priority was to find someone that can give our players the best possible chance to win.
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“We have found that, and we have got Thomas — and we are delighted.”
Aside from Howe, only Everton’s Sean Dyche and Wolves’ Gary O’Neil are English Prem bosses but Southampton’s Russell Martin was born in England despite playing for Scotland.
Ashley Cole has been appointed as a full-time national coach at the FA.
And Lee Carsley returns to lead the Under-21s after his stint as seniors boss ends this year.
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Bullingham added: “We would love to have more English coaches managing in the Premier League.”
Tuchel’s English No 2 at Chelsea and Bayern Munich, Anthony Barry, will join the German in the Three Lions dugout.
And Bullingham said: “We had a clear recruitment plan in place before the Euros and a shortlist if we needed it.
“Thomas was absolutely outstanding, providing a really clear vision for the role and how he would work with our players.”
UFC veteran and BKFC fighter Mike Perry has issued an apology following a DUI arrest in Florida.
On Oct. 12, Perry was arrested by Clermont Police Department in Clermont, Fla. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and refusing to sign a citation requiring a court appearance. During the interaction with police, Perry was verbally aggressive, as he used homophobic slurs when addressing officers.
“They know exactly who I am,” Perry said during the traffic stop, captured on police bodycam footage. “They’re f*cking mad. F*ck these f*ggots! Couple of f*ggots! They’re a couple of f*ggots, forget about it!”
Wednesday, Perry issued his first statement since the incident. In the words posted to X, Perry expressed regret for his actions and apologized to the police department. He also vowed to “ensure this type of behavior never happens again.”
I am writing this to express my deepest apologies for the inappropriate and disrespectful language I used towards members of the Clermont police department. I understand that my words were hurtful and offensive, and I sincerely regret my actions.
I recognize the important and often difficult work that law enforcement officers do to keep our community safe, and I truly respect the dedication and sacrifice that comes with the job. My behavior was inexcusable, and I take full responsibility for my actions.
Please know that this incident does not reflect how I truly feel about the [Police Department/Officers], and I will make every effort to ensure this type of behavior never happens again. I hope you can accept my apology as sincere, and I will be more mindful and respectful in the future. Thank you for your time and consideration.
New York Yankees star hitter Aaron Judge hits his first home run of the post-season as they beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in game two of the American League Championship Series, to lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.
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