Unlocking Hidden Talents in Pre-Season (Patreon)

Thomas Frank made headlines with his Long Throw-In audition during his first days at Tottenham — a clever move to identify which players could contribute to this increasingly decisive set-piece.

Maybe every coach should take a page from his book: early in the season, give all players the chance to showcase unexpected skills — whether it’s taking free-kicks, corners, stepping in as an emergency goalkeeper, or launching throw-ins into the box.

There’s always a quiet player hiding a massive potential. All they need is a moment.