Former Swansea and Wimbledon coach Andy Parslow is a set-piece specialistAndy Parslow can illustrate the importance of his role by contrasting the fortunes of Arsenal and Tottenham in the Premier League last season. Tottenham, meanwhile, parted ways with set-piece coach Gianni Vio and their record consequently faltered. Gianni Vio's departure is one of the best adverts for having a set-piece coach that you can imagine. “The success Arsenal have had from set-pieces this season has been a significant contributing factor to them closing the gap on Man City. Parslow has his own example of making a big difference, improving Swansea’s goals from attacking set-pieces by 500 per cent.

Source: Express June 22, 2024 11:15 UTC