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Russ Wilcox

Russ Wilcox

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Transitions of play (offensive)

Transitions of play (offensive)

Mastering the art of stealing the ball is vital if teams are to turn defence into attack. So this session coaches players in being aware of transitions in the middle third of the pitch, teaching them how to perfect a high-energy pressing game.

Biography

Very few managers celebrate breaking records so early in their careers, but Russ Wilcox’s start to life in charge of Scunthorpe United courted headlines across the globe, as he embarked on a run of 28 games unbeaten from taking charge of The Iron on November 20, 2013. His first loss came on the penultimate game of the season at Exeter City on April 26, by which time the Lincolnshire club had already secured promotion back to Sky Bet League One. Wilcox moved on to York City in 2014 but later returned to Scunthorpe. In January 2020 he was promoted from U23 coach to caretaker manager, retaining the post to the end of the season. He took into management the experience of having played over 500 senior games for the likes of Northampton Town, Hull City, Doncaster Rovers, Preston North End and Scunthorpe.

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