George Elek

Liam Manning: George Elek's EFL manager of the year.

The EFL Manager of the Season awards often go to those who lift trophies, but what about the bosses who transform clubs against the odds?

May 7

Managers: A Very British Scandal

George Elek is irked. Which normally leads to a good column.

Oct 31, 2024

George Elek: "Critch became a crutch"

Reaction as Neil Critchley leaves Blackpool for the second time.

Aug 21, 2024

George Elek: Style, substance and managerial change

Ryan Lowe left Preston on Monday, and now George Elek litigates the knee-jerk vs the slow death, the familiar vs the fresh faced, and the theoretically…

Aug 15, 2024

REACTION: Norwich sack David Wagner

The manager's exit comes immediately after they lost 4-0 to Leeds in the Championship play-offs – but this is a beginning, not the end, writes George…

May 17, 2024

Are "tried and tested" managers overrated?

Why EFL clubs are stepping off the managerial merry-go-round and looking to the future.

Nov 16, 2023

George Elek: "We're talking about managers all wrong"

Born winners, slow starters and frauds - managerial narratives ignore the chaos of club football.

Oct 12, 2023

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