Coaching has Rekindled Ricky Gillies' Passion, Finds Richard Winton
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A SUCCESSION of footballs rattle the metal frame surrounding the artificial pitch, rupturing the tranquil surroundings of the University of the West of Scotland's Paisley Campus. Kids, resplendent in the colours of Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid and St Mirren are completing a shooting drill amid the caged confines of the arena as coach Ricky Gillies tries to convey the importance of making the right decision.
Perched on the edge of a table a few minutes later, looking on as fellow coach Paul McKnight's harsh Belfast brogue corals the callow competitors, the 33-year-old can appreciate the irony. Instead of nearing the twilight of a glittering career for club and country, one poor choice over a decade ago has conspired to force him into starting his own coaching business to pay the bills.See the full content of this document
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Coaching has Rekindled Ricky Gillies' Passion, Finds Richard Winton
Gillies was captain of the national under-21 side and had been the best player on the pitch against his Italian peers when he spent a week on trial at Liverpool in 1997. The Anfield club, under the stewardship of Roy Evans, were ...
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