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  GAFFER’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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  GAFFER’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: 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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  Gaffers 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 who guided his home village Bishop’s Cleeve to the Hellenic League title last season.