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Old 9th December 2018, 20.24:49   #7-0 (permalink)
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Default Re: The Direction is Set

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Originally Posted by EnglishRed View Post
Southampton did it too.

You scout managers and have a shortlist. If you ever need to replace your manager you go out and get your preferred target. Keeps the continuity of approach and avoids the rip it up and start again model we've previously used. Makes a lot of sense.
When Hughes joined Southampton, he brought his own backroom staff from Stoke.

When he was sacked, so were his "mates".

Doesn't always work.