I first wrote a version of this in late-2023, when the mood at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was somewhat more positive than it is right now. And now Ruben Amorim has Manchester United following a similar philosophy to Ange Postecoglou, with similar mixed results. So whilst this blog is quite likely to date extremely badly, I think the approach is interesting, whether it be in sport or business.

Over recent months, as I have been investigating marketing plans for Nick Henry Consulting moving forwards, a common recommendation has arisen from the various marketing experts that I’ve spoken to - starting writing a “thought leadership” blog.

The thought of this was mildly terrifying on initial contemplation. Embarking on starting to write an article, or a blog as it is termed these days, seems like a nice idea but something out of my reach. But given my genetics, with my father (left in the photo - Monaco pitlane, 1975) being a journalist and author of over 30 books on the subject of motor racing, I must have some natural aptitude for this vocation.