The Brutal TRUTH of Managing in Non-League Football - Micky Mellon
Mindset For Sport · Dr Christie Scanlon
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Show Notes
Listen in as I sit down with Micky Mellon, a talented football manager, to explore his fascinating journey from a young boy in Glasgow to his current position. Micky reveals how his upbringing in Glasgow honed his relationship-building and conversation skills, crucial for leadership. He shares insights about his transition from playing football to coaching, stressing the importance of building relationships, creating a culture of resilience, and setting realistic visions. Micky offers his thoughts on the diminishing role of wingers, the shift from two strikers upfront, and how this has impacted the dynamic of the game. We also touch upon the pressures and expectations of managing a football team, especially when up against bigger clubs with larger budgets. Micky also shares his thoughts on the unique atmosphere of football clubs in Scotland and the necessity to balance work with family life.#oldhamathletic #football #oafc #oldham #nonleague #leaguetwo #efl #soccer #podcast #leadership #coaching ❤️ Support my channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/christiescanlonpodcast⚡️CONNECT WITH ME:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/christiescanlonofficial/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiescanlon/⏰ Timecodes ⏰0:00:00 Footballing Journey and Transition to Management0:08:55 Coaching, Leadership, and Achieving Goals0:16:17 Winning Games and Player Focus in Football0:27:48 Football Evolution and Lack of Wingers0:31:59 Managing Pressures and Expectations in Football0:41:00 Reflection on Career and Future Goals0:46:06 Being a Good Person