Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle faced a serious health setback as a five-year-old when he developed a tumour and, at one stage, could not move his neck.
Despite that early challenge, Jaissle went on to play football before beginning a career in coaching. His journey has since taken him to Tyneside, where he is now in charge of Newcastle United.
The experience is described as having shaped Jaissle’s outlook on life. His path from childhood illness to football and, ultimately, a senior coaching role forms an important part of his personal story at Newcastle.