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The 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

The Greatest

By Andy Mitchell

 
GOOD JOB: Rob Smith with James Bayliss at Hednesford
PICTURE: James Baylis/AFC Images

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 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. 
Smith and Chambers launched their partnership in the dugout at Redditch United and it was his experience of playing under ex-Birmingham City midfielder Paul Hen...

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