“I remember the days when a footballer who had an issue in his personal life may have been told to grow up and deal with it but in 2019, that approach won't work any more. A manager needs to make sure the problem is solved, as a player will not play at his best unless he is happy in his mind and in the environment he has around him.”

English football manager and former player

Chris Hughton is an English football manager and former player. Born in 1958, he represented the Republic of Ireland as a player and later worked as a head coach at club and international level. He is known for a long career in football management, including his most recent role with the Ghana national team. Before that, he had a playing career and went on to coach at the top level, building a reputation in the game over many years.