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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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Coventry sleep coach says it is ‘bonkers' that Prem clubs don't take his work seriously after helping Frank Lampard
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COVENTRY CITY are just the latest club in English football to reap the benefits of a sleep expert as they aim for marginal gains at the elite level. And "The Sleep Geek" James Wilson admits it is 'bonkers' that Premier League sides wanting to win titles are still reluctant to fully embrace his unique and successful methods. 4 Frank Lampard embraced a sleep coach in Coventry's play-off run Credit: Getty 4 James Wilson worked with Jarrod Bowen before his Conference League-winning goal Credit: Getty 4 Wilson has worked with a variety of EFL clubs including Rotherham Wilson has built a sound reputation in the world of football, helping players and coaching staff to perfect the art of sleeping and recovery at the likes of Rotherham United, Sheffield United, Lincoln City, West Ham and now Coventry. His influence is telling, and appears to have the golden touch, involved in promotion success tales with Rotherham, Lincoln and Sheffield United, while also playing his part in West Ham's Europa Conference League triumph of 2023. Frank Lampard's Coventry are the latest club on Wilson's list of honours, the Sky Blues coming within seconds of the Championship play-off final only to concede in injury-time to Sunderland in the semi-finals. Having also worked with F1, NBA and NFL stars, Wilson's knowledge in the sleep field currently sees him approached by top footballers in the Prem and the EFL. read more football MATCH MAKER Gary Lineker reunites with brother Wayne amid 17-year feud at son's wedding But other than Brentford having sleep coach Anna West in their ranks, Wilson's dream of his field being taken more seriously by the country's biggest clubs is still falling on deaf ears. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Wilson told SunSport: 'It's bonkers to me, it really is. There's me and Anna and that's it. 'It's not me making the decisions, but is it that they don't see sleep as that important? Is it that they feel they've already got the resource internally? 'One of my worries is you see more and more clubs working with brands that have some connection to sleep, maybe like a sleep supplement company or a piece of sleep technology. 'That's not sleep advice. It is worse now than when I started because those pieces of technology are so inaccurate. They are driving a sense of fear and despair in players. Doctor reveals the dangerous effects going to sleep after midnight has on our brain 'It needs people who are properly trained. Some of the advice given by members of the medical team is not taken from reliable sources, like Jake Humphrey and Steven Bartlett podcasts, that can be troubling. And even if the stuff is right, it is not right for that individual. 'We've got to a point where bringing me in means you may upset a commercial brand paying for that relationship. I don't understand why every club hasn't got [a sleep coach]. 'You might not get as much commercial benefit, but you're going to get a team into the play-offs. You're going to get promoted. You're going to win European trophies. 'That's what happens when you get proper sleep expertise. People responsible for the performance and wellbeing should have some sort of proper sleep knowledge. 'You can see how well Bentford have done can't you? You can see how well Rotherham did when I was there, Sheffield United, West Ham, Coventry. 'It's not hard, is it? If clubs invest properly, it really, really does work.' Wilson began working with Coventry at the end of last season, giving the squad advice on how to prepare for their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United – one that they agonisingly lost on penalties under former boss Mark Robins. 4 Wilson helped Coventry prepare for last season's FA Cup semi defeat to Man United Credit: The Times Wilson explained: 'We did this little tweak before the United game where we suggested watching the other semi-final with Manchester City the day before might not be the best thing to prepare for sleep before you go and play.' At other clubs, Wilson dealt with players who struggled with sleep paralysis. Parasomnia sufferer Richard Wood would sleep walk and head balls in his sleep, but the former Rotherham defender's career was prolonged with Wilson's help. Wilson is now also sponsoring his local non-league side Nostell Miners Welfare from Wakefield in the Northern Counties East League. It is undecided whether Wilson will continue working with Coventry next season, but he is highly rated by performance director Claire Marie and head of sports science Adam Hearn and worked alongside sports psychologists. Wilson continued: 'The culture at Coventry was really good – they were doing a lot around the players, supporting them emotionally. Frank was really open to what we were doing. 'I started with a few seminars. I went in every four or five weeks from pre-season to February and I was then available from then for players who needed it. 'It's not snazzy. It's not wham-bam, thank you ma'am. It's conversations. 'You can see improvements within about three months. Give them the simple signs behind sleep and an understanding of themselves. You need to drop your heart rate, drop your core temperature. 'We did an education on sleep posture. It's scary how little a professional footballer spends on a mattress. 'You're going to earn more money if you do this stuff because you're going to have a longer career.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Coventry sleep coach says it is ‘bonkers' that Prem clubs don't take his work seriously after helping Frank Lampard
COVENTRY CITY are just the latest club in English football to reap the benefits of a sleep expert as they aim for marginal gains at the elite level. And "The Sleep Geek" James Wilson admits it is 'bonkers' that Premier League sides wanting to win titles are still reluctant to fully embrace his unique and successful methods. 4 Frank Lampard embraced a sleep coach in Coventry's play-off run Credit: Getty 4 James Wilson worked with Jarrod Bowen before his Conference League-winning goal Credit: Getty 4 Wilson has worked with a variety of EFL clubs including Rotherham Wilson has built a sound reputation in the world of football, helping players and coaching staff to perfect the art of sleeping and recovery at the likes of Rotherham United, Sheffield United, Lincoln City, His influence is telling, and appears to have the golden touch, involved in promotion success tales with Rotherham, Lincoln and Sheffield United, while also playing his part in West Ham's Europa Conference League triumph of 2023. Frank Lampard's Coventry are the latest club on Wilson's list of honours, the Sky Blues coming within seconds of the Championship play-off final only to concede in injury-time to Sunderland in the semi-finals. Having also worked with F1, NBA and NFL stars, Wilson's knowledge in the sleep field currently sees him approached by top footballers in the Prem and the EFL. read more football But other than Brentford having sleep coach Anna West in their ranks, Wilson's dream of his field being taken more seriously by the country's biggest clubs is still falling on deaf ears. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Wilson told SunSport: 'It's bonkers to me, it really is. There's me and Anna and that's it. 'It's not me making the decisions, but is it that they don't see sleep as that important? Is it that they feel they've already got the resource internally? Most read in Football 'One of my worries is you see more and more clubs working with brands that have some connection to sleep, maybe like a sleep supplement company or a piece of sleep technology. 'That's not sleep advice. It is worse now than when I started because those pieces of technology are so inaccurate. They are driving a sense of fear and despair in players. Doctor reveals the dangerous effects going to sleep after midnight has on our brain 'It needs people who are properly trained. Some of the advice given by members of the medical team is not taken from reliable sources, like Jake Humphrey and Steven Bartlett podcasts, that can be troubling. And even if the stuff is right, it is not right for that individual. 'We've got to a point where bringing me in means you may upset a commercial brand paying for that relationship. I don't understand why every club hasn't got [a sleep coach]. 'You might not get as much commercial benefit, but you're going to get a team into the play-offs. You're going to get promoted. You're going to win European trophies. 'That's what happens when you get proper sleep expertise. People responsible for the performance and wellbeing should have some sort of proper sleep knowledge. 'You can see how well Bentford have done can't you? You can see how well Rotherham did when I was there, Sheffield United, West Ham, Coventry. 'It's not hard, is it? If clubs invest properly, it really, really does work.' Wilson began working with Coventry at the end of last season, giving the squad advice on how to prepare for their FA Cup semi-final against 4 Wilson helped Coventry prepare for last season's FA Cup semi defeat to Man United Credit: The Times Wilson explained: 'We did this little tweak before the United game where we suggested watching the other semi-final with Manchester City the day before might not be the best thing to prepare for sleep before you go and play.' At other clubs, Wilson dealt with players who struggled with sleep paralysis. Parasomnia sufferer Richard Wood would sleep walk and head balls in his sleep, but the former Rotherham defender's career was prolonged with Wilson's help. Wilson is now also sponsoring his local non-league side Nostell Miners Welfare from Wakefield in the Northern Counties East League. It is undecided whether Wilson will continue working with Coventry next season, but he is highly rated by performance director Claire Marie and head of sports science Adam Hearn and worked alongside sports psychologists. Wilson continued: 'The culture at Coventry was really good – they were doing a lot around the players, supporting them emotionally. Frank was really open to what we were doing. 'I started with a few seminars. I went in every four or five weeks from pre-season to February and I was then available from then for players who needed it. 'It's not snazzy. It's not wham-bam, thank you ma'am. It's conversations. 'You can see improvements within about three months. Give them the simple signs behind sleep and an understanding of themselves. You need to drop your heart rate, drop your core temperature. 'We did an education on sleep posture. It's scary how little a professional footballer spends on a mattress. 'You're going to earn more money if you do this stuff because you're going to have a longer career.'
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Upset Lucas Paqueta becoming ILL due to match fixing probe delay, claims West Ham boss Graham Potter
LUCAS PAQUETA is getting ill and feeling stressed by the delay to his spot-fixing probe. And Advertisement 3 Graham Potter claims Lucas Paqueta's match-fixing probe is making the West Ham star ill Credit: Getty 3 Potter wants the issue resolved quickly Credit: Getty In May 2024, the Brazilian playmaker, 27, was This followed allegations he intentionally got a yellow card for betting purposes in four Prem games between November 2022 and August 2023. The club say they have NO idea when the findings of this will be revealed, so do not know if he will be banned for life or found not guilty. Being in limbo is taking its toll on Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Today's clash against seventh-placed Nottingham Forest is the Hammers' final home match of the season and it could be the last time he ever dons the claret-and-blue colours. He was an unused sub against Manchester United last week with a cold. Potter said: 'The week he had was particularly tough for him personally, which I think everybody can understand. 'And then, as a result of that, he was feeling under the weather on the day before the game at Manchester United and during the game. Advertisement Most read in Football 'So I didn't want to risk him and make it worse for him. But he's trained really well, he wants to be part of the team to help and we'll see how to use him for the weekend.' When he broke down in tears against Spurs, wife Duda Fournier took to Instagram to express her concerns about her husband's mental state. West Ham star Lucas Paqueta charged with betting breaches She said: 'My husband has a posture and a strength that I admire and impresses me. We have been living this nightmare for two years.' Asked if the situation was taking its toll on Paqueta, Potter replied: 'Obviously, you know what it's like, sometimes you are in stress and pressure, it can manifest itself in a different way.' Advertisement Asked if he wants clarity by the start of next season, Potter said: 'For everybody concerned, yes. The sooner the better for everyone. 'In fairness to Lucas, he's handled it brilliantly. Generally he's come in and conducted himself in a really good way. He's just ready to help the team. 'I think coming into work is a distraction for him. It takes his mind off things. 'For me, I'm just there to support him, the same with his team-mates.' Advertisement 3 The FA declined to comment when approached by SunSport. It will be an emotional afternoon in East London also for the likes of Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal and Danny Ings. The quartet, who were part of the 2023 Conference League-winning squad, have not been offered new contracts and will leave this summer. Advertisement Czech defender Coufal, 32, joined in 2020 from Slavia Prague. And in a message to Hammers fans, he said: 'I knew that once this time would come but I could not imagine how emotional it would be for me and my family. 'I can say with all honesty in my heart that I enjoyed every minute of being at West Ham. I am taking a lot of unforgettable memories with me.' Yet there are NO guarantees any of them will play a role today and be given a proper send-off as Potter is eyeing up a possible 13th-place finish. Advertisement He added: 'There's a lot at stake in the Premier League in terms of our points and what Forest are fighting for, so we have to make sure we pick the right team to try to win. 'Of course, emotion is always part of football so that can help. But we have to make the decision based on everything to try to win.'
