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MARK’S THE MAN TO MAKE YOU PUFF YOUR CHEST OUT

AM I surprised to see Mark McGhee back in management at Bar net? A little.
Mark was my manager at Brighton and Bristol Rovers. He still lives in Brighton and our sons play in the same team.
I spoke to him shortly after he left his job as Scotland No.2 in October and he didn’t sound desperate to get back in. He certainly gave no indication that he’d drop down to League Two.
As a manager, his recent record isn’t great, but his communication skills and man-management are very good. He’s the kind of person who makes you puff your chest out and feel ten feet tall.
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