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PLAYING AT BACK MAY HELP PATH TO HOTSEAT

LEADER: Mick McCarthy

ONE of the questions I’m always asked – especially as a former Crystal Palace player – is whether you can look at a player and see a future manager.
We had Chris Coleman, Gareth Southgate, Alan Pardew.
All of them have had successful managerial careers at the top level.
But the truth is, you can’t. It’s just such a different role. When you’re a player - even if you’re doing your badges, like I did - you can’t think about coaching. It takes all your focus and concentration to succeed on the pitch.
What I would say i...

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