
Southgate, Frank, Rosenior and the LinkedIn-isation of football man-age-ment
EN 21 January 2026 at 00:00
The article discusses a perceived trend toward the 'LinkedIn-isation' of football management, focusing on the professionalization or perhaps bureaucratization of coaching roles, exemplified by figures like Gareth Southgate, Frank Lampard, and Ashley Cole (implied via Rosenior, possibly a typo or referencing a specific context around him). It critiques how managerial appointments might now prioritize specific CVs or corporate presentation styles over traditional footballing experience.
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Gareth SouthgateFrank LampardWayne Rooney