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Gaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Mike Ford – Denis Smith treated his players like men
Management was always likely to be Evesham United boss Mike Ford’s destiny with the influences he had throughout his childhood.
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Features
/ 12 months agoGaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Tim Sills – Buckle prepared me for the ride!
Even one of the most feared strikers outside the Football League needs an arm around the shoulder from time to time.
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Features
/ 12 months agoGaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Ryan Beswick – Bigs helped us all get better!
Ryan Beswick would be forgiven for thinking management is a piece of cake as he prepares to take Quorn into Step 3.
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Columnists
/ 2 years agoGAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER: Positivity was Sean’s mantra
Getting called to the front of the coach on your first away day with a new club is always a nervy experience - but this was the start of Josh Gowling journey to the dugout.
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Columnists
/ 3 years agoGAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER: Tempo was the trick for Steve
In the latest in our series we pick the brains of ex-Northern Ireland international playmaker Jamie Ward whose first shot at management came as a bolt from the blue at Ilkeston Town earlier this season.
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 3 years agoGAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER: Hodgy got by with the human touch
In the latest in our series we pick the brains of Alun Armstrong, the ex-Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough striker who is trying to mastermind Darlington’s push for promotion from National League North.
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 4 years agoGaffers Greatest Gaffer: Birch was pure entertainment!
WHO inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time? In the latest in our series, we pick the brains of ex-Cheltenham Town defender Paul Collicutt, the boss...
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 4 years agoWise John was different class
THE GAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER WITH LIAM WATSON By Chris Dunlavy Liam Watson is only 52, but you’d be hard pressed to find any manager in the Non-League game with as many miles on the clock....
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 4 years agoGAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER: Joe’s spirit got the Crazy Gang going!
In the latest in our series, we pick the brains of Solihull Moors boss, member of Wimbledon’s Crazy Gang and former AFC Wimbledon and Notts County manager Neal Ardley.
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoGaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Farsley Celtic boss Adam Lakeland
In the latest in our series, we pick the brains of Farsley Celtic manager Adam Lakeland whose coaching journey is not your typical one, beginning after he left school.
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoGaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Royston Town boss Steve Castle on his managerial inspirations
In the latest in our series we pick the brains of ex-Leyton Orient, Plymouth Argyle and Birmingham City midfielder Steve Castle, now manager of Royston Town.
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoGaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Alex Meechan
In the latest in our series we pick the brains of ex-Bristol City man and FA Trophy finalist Alex Meechan.
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoGaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Simon Johnson
In the latest in our series we pick the brains of ex-Leeds United midfielder Simon Johnson ahead of starting life as a manager at Midland Football League Premier Division outfit Highgate United.
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoGaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Paul Carden discusses his managerial inspirations
In the latest in our series we pick the brains of Warrington Town boss and Conference champion Paul Carden.
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Features
/ 5 years agoThe Greatest Gaffer: Rob Smith on his managerial influences
In the latest in our series, we pick the brains of serial promotion winner Rob Smith, the man who guided Willenhall Town, AFC Telford United and Hednesford Town to higher levels, alongside trusty assistant Larry Chambers
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoThe Gaffer’s Greatest Gaffer with Mark McGhee
Who inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time?
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoThe Gaffer’s Greatest Gaffer with Tim Harris
Who inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time?
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoThe Gaffer’s Greatest Gaffer with Marcus Bignot
Who inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time?
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoThe Gaffer’s Greatest Gaffer with Tommy Wright
Who inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time?
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 5 years agoTAYLOR’S DOUBLE ACT INSPIRED ME!
THE GAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER WITHQUENTIN TOWNSEND By Andy Mitchell ONE OF THE BEST: Graham Taylor had a big influence on many PICTURE: PA Images INFLUENCE: Quentin Townsend WHO inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world...
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Gaffer's Greatest Gaffer
/ 6 years agoJOHN IS KING OF THE ONE-LINERS!
THE GAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER WITH JERRY GILL PHILOSOPHY: John Ward watches his players in action during a training session at Cheltenham, and celebrating winning promotion, inset PICTURE: PA Images WHO inspires the inspirations in the...
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