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Tuchel is well known for being direct and sometimes confrontational in his quotes.

There was to be a new and bigger English audience to see what the Welsh public had already witnessed: his evolution from a combustible, confrontational player to a controlled, deep-thinking coach.

Despite the confrontational tone of the marching chants, the vibe was generally positive.

Even during Gould’s own tenure, his confrontational approach and frequent separate concurring opinions contributed to decreased board collegiality and political tensions with both Republicans and Democrats.

The writer and director won an Oscar for Promising Young Woman in 2021, but is best known for last year's psychological thriller Saltburn, which gained cult status for a succession of provocative and confrontational scenes.