CHRIS LINCOLN explores some of the unusual ways managers and players try to maximise their performance…

MARGINAL GAINS
CHRIS LINCOLN
FOOTBALL in the modern era is all about fine margins. One mistake could be crucial to the final outcome, thus preparation is critical.
This season both Tottenham and Bournemouth seem to have found a successful, if unusual, winning formula.
Under Mauricio Pochettino, Spurs have proved themselves to be regular top four candidates over the past couple of seasons, seemingly not far off earning their first Premier League crown.
Some may poin...