The Lone Wolves of Football: Why Long Distance Management is a Double Edged Sword The world of football management is often portrayed as a high stakes game where every decision made by the gaffer can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
For those who choose to play this game from afar, however, the challenges are just beginning. Take Tony Pulis, for example, who managed Stoke City despite living hundreds of miles away on the south coast.
He would drive back home after each match, spending hours on the phone with his staff and making notes in preparation for the next game.