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Ken Craggs
Kenneth Craggs was an assistant manager (association football), football manager, and, briefly, a manager. He has held various coaching and scouting roles within the game. Craggs served as assistant manager to Alan Mullery at Brighton and Hove Albion F.C., Brighton and Hove Albion, as the Seagulls climbed from Football League Third Division, Division Three to Football League First Division, Division One. He followed Mullery to Charlton Athletic F.C., Charlton Athletic in 1981, and took over the manager's job after Mullery left a year later. Craggs was in charge when Charlton signed Danish international and former European Footballer of the Year, Allan Simonsen, although he also oversaw the sale of Paul Walsh, Viggo Jacobsen and Steve Harrison (footballer), Steve Harrison. He won his first game in charge 2-1 at Leicester City F.C., Leicester City, but managed just four more wins in the opening 15 games of the season. After a 5-1 home defeat to Rotherham United F.C., Rotherham United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manager (association Football)
In association football, the manager is the person who runs a football club or a national team. They have wide-ranging responsibilities, including selecting the team, choosing the tactics, recruiting and transferring players, negotiating player contracts, and speaking to the media. The role exists almost exclusively in the British Isles; in other regions its responsibilities are split between a head coach and a director of football. In the 21st century some British clubs adopted a similar split, but often continue to use the title of 'manager' for their head coach. Responsibilities The manager's responsibilities in a professional football club usually include (but are not limited to) the following: * Selecting the team of players for matches, and their formation. * Planning the strategy, and instructing the players on the pitch. * Motivating players before and during a match. * Delegating duties to the first team coach and the coaching and medical staff. * Scouting for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
