Valencia have climbed up the La Liga table in recent weeks following
three straight wins, including a 2-1 victory over Barcelona the Nou
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The change in form comes soon after the departure of Gary
Neville, who was sacked as head coach after just three wins in 16 league
games.His former assistant, Pako Ayestaran, has replaced him, and he
told Sky Sports Guillem Balague what he thinks went wrong for Neville
and how he has helped turn things around... Communication the
keyOne of the main problems to get through to the players is
communication. A few weeks ago, I was with a Spanish football head coach
who has been really successful. He told me that he wouldnt go to a
foreign country again without mastering the language.
To get to the
players you need the language and thats crucial. That could be one of
the changes that has improved the level of the players Pako
Ayestaran Its important and I am sure the problem with Gary
was not a lack of knowledge, he has knowledge about the game.He has to
put that into practice but to get to the players you need the language
and thats crucial. That could be one of the changes that has improved
the level of the players.All about self-beliefEverything changes with
the way you are working and the belief that the people in charge show to
the players. I think when you are in a bad run of results, your
self-confidence and belief affects the way you train, your determination
and performances.As soon as we changed the belief and self-confidence,
the way the players approach the training sessions and daily basic
challenges, then everything has been changing little by little.
Guillem Balague chats with Graham
Hunter about the futures of Ronaldo and Neymar as well as Barcelona’s
financial struggles Change of
mentalityWhen people arrive at clubs in bad runs normally the first
thing they look at is the conditioning of the players, but most of the
time that is not the main problem. Normally it is a lack of belief, lack
of togetherness, lack of professionalism, lack of respect, or lack of
ambition.As soon as you address all these main problems that affect the
way players come to training, then everything starts changing. I say to
players they have a daily challenge: to do the best work you can in
every session, on every task, do it with enthusiasm and for the benefit
of the team, because everything you give to the team you will get back.
Also, you must overcome difficulties.Watch Valencias La Liga match at
Getafe, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 5.10pm on Sunday.
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p.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Quarterback EJ Manuel returned to practice
Sunday and the Bills are cautiously optimistic about his chances of
starting the season opener.
Manuel returned after missing two weeks because of a left knee injury.
He participated in warm-ups and individual drills, where he moved well
and did not show any ill effects from the injury. He was wearing a small
brace on his left knee.
"He looked good," Bills coach Doug Marrone said. "I say that not knowing
what can happen in the next couple days, but as far as today I think he
looked good."
Manuel had been out since suffering a knee injury in Buffalos second
preseason game on Aug. 16. He had what the team called a "minor
procedure" on the knee on Aug. 18.
Manuel wasnt the only Bills player to return on Sunday.
Safety Jairus Byrd, who missed all of the off-season after receiving the
franchise tag, practiced on a limited basis after getting a second
opinion on his injured foot. Byrd said that he is dealing with plantar
fasciitis, an injury that affects the sole of the foot.
Running back C.J. Spiller returned to practice after spending a week
with his family in his hometown of Lake Butler, Fla. Spillers
step-grandfather, Hubert Allen, allegedly killed two people and shot two
others before committing suicide on Aug. 24.
Manuel topped the list of returning players.
The Bills plan to give Manuel his first reps in team drills since the
injury on Monday. Marrone had previously said that he would like the
first-round pick to be fully practicing by Wednesday in order for him to
have a chance of starting the season opener on Sunday against New
England.
"If we can have him practicing on Wednesday and we feel that hes good
enough and mentally ready to play, then hes going to play," Marrone
said.
Manuel is encouraged by his quick progress.
"Its very reassuring," Manuel said. "I just really want to see how it
reacts tomorrow as far as the soreness or anything like that, which I
dont think Ill have any soreness cause I didnt have any after I ran
around and threw the other day. Im just looking forward to moving on
tomorrow and getting more reps in practice.&"
Manuels return gives the Bills some good news at quarterback after a
tumultuous preseason at the position.
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Veteran Kevin Kolb, who was competing with Manuel for the starting
quarterback job, was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 30. Kolb suffered
a concussion against the Washington Redskins on Aug. 24. Kolb also
missed time at training camp because of a left knee injury after
tripping on a wet rubber mat between practice fields.
With Kolb and Manuel injured, the Bills briefly had only one healthy
quarterback in undrafted rookie Jeff Tuel. Buffalo added free agent
Matt Leinart and acquired Thad Lewis in a trade with Detroit prior to
the teams final preseason game, but both players were released on
Saturday. Lewis has since rejoined the Bills as a member of the practice
squad.
Byrds status for the season opener is less clear. Byrd travelled to
North Carolina on Saturday to visit with foot specialist Robert Anderson
before revealing the nature of his plantar fasciitis injury on Sunday.
Byrd missed the entire off-season before signing his one-year, $6.9
million franchise tender on Aug. 20.
"Hes still working his way back in," Marrone said. "Doing a couple team
things, but again, still working his way back in to get him in a
position where he can help us."
Spiller did not participate in practice, but was glad to return to his
teammates following the events in Florida.
"I understand that it is a tragic event that took place and its going to
take a while to cope with it, but at the same time I cant forget the
task and the goal and the dreams that we have as a team and as an
organization," Spiller said. "I want to be a part of that, and Ill do
everything I can to make sure that Im ready to go."
NOTES: The Bills were awarded cornerback Brandon Burton off waivers
Sunday. Burton was a fifth-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2011.
The 6-foot, 185-pound corner has played in 14 games with one start. He
has eight tackles in his career. ... The Bills added five players to
their practice squad: G Mark Asper, DE Jamie Blatnick, DE Izaan Cross,
QB Thad Lewis and WR Tommy Streeter.
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