Former Bournemouth manager Tony Pulis has urged football managers to prioritise their health and fitness, warning that the demands of the profession can take a serious physical and mental toll.
According to BBC Sport on Friday, Pulis gave the advice following Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany’s recent health scare, which he said highlighted the dangers associated with the pressures of football management.
Kompany collapsed at Bayern Munich’s training ground, with the cause identified as meningeal irritation, an inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Pulis, who began his managerial career at Bournemouth in 1992, said he only fully understood the demands of the job after becoming a manager, having previously worked as a player and coach.
Reflecting on his early managerial days, he admitted that he paid little attention to his personal wellbeing while concentrating on the responsibilities of running a football club.
“In the early
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