Scottish Managers in the English Premier League

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Congratulations to Norwich City who are back in the English Premier League… and with a Scottish manager. This now means that 6 of the 20 English Premier League managers are Scottish. Why is it that Premier League Chairmen are recruiting Scottish managers? Has Sir Alex Ferguson set a precedent within the league and he has created a blueprint for success within the English Premier League.

There are many theories as to why Scottish managers have historically done well within the top tier of English football. One school of thought is the fact that due to their working class backgrounds they have a fantastic work ethic. Another theory is that the Scottish don’t suffer fools gladly and don’t let player’s egos take over the dressing room. Sir Alex Ferguson for example has let star players leave the club when they have crossed the line – think David Beckham and Jaap Stam who both got listed after a fall out with him.

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What Happens When Your Manager is Not There?

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Team managers have huge jobs to do, looking after players, parents, kit, equipment, pitches, and 100 other things. And all of this is done in spare time, after work, at a weekend and often at their own cost.

Team managers are a vital part of any successful club, and without enough of them, a club simply cannot function. But what happens when a manager is unavailable for any reason? In the hectic world we live in, unavailability is inevitable, be it work commitments, clashing family commitments, or simply illness.

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