AF CHANNEL: What will you choose as the new year gift for your favourite player?

Happy new year, everyone! This is AF Channel. Here we offer you something to discuss, debate or games to play!

The New Year is the most beloved and long-awaited holiday for everyone, and we always choose some gifts to express our love and wishes. 

The topic today is: What will you choose as the new year gift for your favourite player?

We will invite some AFers who have made some awesome comments to speak their voices out in this column. The distinguished guests today are: @Bobhelsing, @Nexis Junior, @blankie, @ksantos, @rexbrazilandrm, @Yondiame1

Here are some selected comments from AFers for the last topic: If you were a coach, how would you keep a good relationship with players?

@Bobhelsing:

Just make sure Mourinho is not your role model.

@OBIVICTORY:

As a coach, u need to be happy with your player, no matter how bad he is in the field. 

Communication. One of the most important aspects of a coach's relationship with an athlete is communication. ...with clear communication, coaches can lead, direct and manage the team better. 

Positive Reinforcement. ...coaches who help their team visualize a strong outcome can help the teams chances of winning success. 

Genuine Interest. ...for a coach to garner respect from the athlete, they have to give respect in return. 

Availability. ...coaches who offer availability to their players are paving the way towards a strong relationship. 

Trust. ...The cornerstone of a strong bond is trust. 

@Nexis Junior:

Firstly both the players and the coach need to have a very good and clear understanding between each other...

The coach should be able to understand where a player plays best (that is, where he plays with absolute freedom)...

Moreover, coaches need to control the kind of words they utter to players. For example, the relationship between Mourinho and Pogba got so bad that Mourinho labelled Pogba a "Virus"... In front of his teammates, That's so wrong and I'm sure that's one of the main reasons for Pogba underperforming... If it was me in Paul's shoes I wouldn't even want to see Mourinho's face... But problem solved.

Players need to also understand the coach's opinions and try to adapt to it even if it doesn't suit their style...

The coach should ensure that at least everyone in that football family (players, staff, most especially the fan's, are happy with the decision and tactics /lineup he makes for every match...

Lastly, the most natural thing that can keep a good relationship between the player and the coach is to keep SMILING with each other although sometimes things don't go their way...

Ole Gunnar Solsjear can teach you how to smile if you don't know... Thanks for reading [pogba]