Source 5 Summer Task

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33623590

For the last source we look at Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke in his pursuit of a new deal after guiding his team to the Football League at the first attempt since their relegation twelve months ago.

His response from his interview was that “Bristol Rovers are a great club with great supporters, I'm looking forward to building on the success we had last season. There was never any question of me not agreeing to sign a new contract, we just needed a little bit of time to iron out all of the details". This is a positive face as he has not tarnished his reputation by not signing a new deal and then ultimately leaving the club. This is a good thing for all those involved at Bristol Rovers by him signing a new deal.

When we compare all of the sources we can see that those managing at a lower level for example Steve Cotterill of Bristol City are more open to answer questions from the media regarding trnafers and tactics for the dream than those managing at the top level of football. Equally though managing in countries other than England tend to be more open to the media about plans they are working in within the club.

Source 4 Summer Task

http://www.goal.com/en/news/462/netherlands/2015/02/27/9336542/de-boer-confirms-he-will-stay-at-ajax-in-2015-16

For this source we look at Ajax manager Frank De Boer and speculation linking him away as manager of Ajax. The main question being asked is whether or not he will stay on as manager of Ajax for the 2015/16 season.

When asked if he would he responded by saying “Liverpool can call Marc or my agents or another club. But they'll hear 'no'. At this moment, nothing is going on". Although this is a positive face to those involved at Ajax it is also an FTA to those involved a Liverpool as he has publically come out and denied a move to another club with a firm “no". As is it a positive face it shows that he is currently loyal to the club he is managing and this is a good thing to those involved at Ajax football club.

Source 3 Summer Task

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3203384/Rafael-Benitez-unconcerned-Real-Madrid-s-relative-goal-drought-pre-season.html

In this source we look at Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez and his comments about how his team have not scored many goals during their pre season friendlies.

 The question being asked to Benitez by media reporters is “are you concerned at your teams lack of goals during pre season?" This is an FTA as the reporter is trying to see whether the manager doesn't have faith with those in his squad. Ultimately Benitez's response is a face saving act and a positive face with him saying “it does not concern me, we had 22 shots and I am convinced that will bring us goals". This is a face saving act and a positive face because he is telling the media that his team will be capable of scoring the goals needed to win games once the season has begun and that he is not panicking about the situation because the games area friendlies and area not seen as mist win games.

Source 2 Summer Task

http://m.bristolpost.co.uk/BRISTOL-CITY-Manager-Steve-Cotterill-expresses/story-27618330-detail/story.html

This source focuses on Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill and how he is managing to try to get players signed with the club. This is another good source for looking how managers of different prestiges deal with FTA's as just like Source 1 there are subtle FTA's being asked towards the manager. For example, Cotterill was asked whether the team have other targets to try to buy after failing with an £8million bid for Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle. This is a FTA as the reporter seems to be sceptical about whether city are able to attract talented players. Cotterill responded with “we have loads of them, but its just a matter of whether we can afford them or not". This is not only a face saving act but also a positive face as the manager is reassuring those associated with the club and the reporters that despite failing to buy top targets they're able to find others to fit the team style as they have pin pointed alternative players to go for.

Source 1 Summer Task

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/louis-van-gaal-qa-manchester-6144019
For each source I have decided to look at FTA's and how managers of different prestiges and countries deal with these. (All sources will be linked to before the season started from the months of June to early August)

The first source looks at Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal in a Q&A situation. Within this conference he is asked a number of question regarding transfers that may happen and how he feels the squad can perform over the coming season. This is a very good source because of the way he handles the questions. For example, one question asked was whether his team could win the league. This, although very subtle, is an FTA as the reporter is questioning his credentials. His response is a positive and face saving act as although he doesn't say whether they can or can't he gives subtle hints as to whether his team are up to the challenge by saying things such as “We at Manchester United buy only players who can contribute to our level”. This shows he has faith in his team and if he feels that they need to strengthen it must be a player who can better the squad.