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What is the ‘hairdryer treatment’? Meaning of the phrase & football managers who gave infamous dressing room rants

When a coach becomes so incensed with the performances of his players, it might be time to consider the 'hairdyer treatment'

One of the chief tasks for a football manager is to inspire and motivate their players to reach a certain standard. If they fall short of that, then they have to find a way to raise them up.

It can be quite a difficult task to find the right balance, especially when there are so many different personalities involved in a dressing room, each with their own particular quirks and sensitivities.

Some players need to be carefully cajoled over time, while others benefit more from a direct approach.