Neil Banfield is currently the Rangers first team assistant coach. Like many of the players he has coached over 30+ years in the game he has undergone quite a journey himself. A widely respected expert in player development and migration Neil's views of the game were largely molded by the 20+ years he spent at Arsenal.Alongside the likes of Arsene Wenger and Liam Brady, Neil was part of the coaching cohort that put together the infamous Elite Development Group which has formed the backbone of a successful number of graduates for Arsenal's first team. Here in this episode you will learn as to how the strength of a club's youth structure really is the underpinning of everything. Learn as to how Neil's career has come full circle now as he assists a former player of his in Michael Beale at Rangers. An unwavering passion for developing better people alongside footballers there are nuggets galore in this one.Listen to find out more including;- The importance of not skipping any steps in 0ne's coaching journey.- What exactly is "The Arsenal Way"?- How Arsenal consistently produced players year in year out?- Knowing when players are ready to step up to first team level.- Person first mentality when it comes to youth development.-Vieira, Arteta and Wilshere - why it's not always clear as to why certain players make the step up to management?-How does the Old Firm compare to the North London derby?Timestamps;00:00 - 04:30 - Intro04:31 - 08:17 - Arsenal08:18 - 19:11 - Elite Development Group19:12 - 23:31 - Players > Teams23:32 - 32:12 - Wenger32:13 - 35:39 - Where are they now?35:40 - 41:58 - Rangers41:59 - 46:24 - Love for the game46:25 - 51:15 - Advice

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