Jimmy Gilligan

Coaching Sessions

Switching forward focus

Attacking

Work with your players on switching play and the direction of attack. Starting with a basic passing exercise this session progresses to a challenging multi-directional possession game.

Biography

A prolific lower league goal scorer, Hammersmith-born Gilligan found the net for a number of clubs including Cardiff City, Swansea City, Portsmouth and Watford during a 12-year professional career that ended in 1993. Following his retirement, he took on several roles at Watford, including Assistant Academy Director and Head of Football in the Community. He went to on serve Nottingham Forest, Wimbledon, MK Dons and Stevenage, and has also scouted for England Under-21s. He is currently Under 23s' Lead Coach back at Nottingham Forest.

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Jimmy Gilligan

Coaching Sessions

Switching forward focus

Biography

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