Martin Breheny: Why don’t modern managers trust their instincts anymore?

Best bosses need certain traits, not just data and huge backroom teams, to be successful

Kildare football manager Brian Flanagan has added Davy Burke to his coaching ticket despite already having Aidan O’Rourke, Damien Hendy and Daryl Flynn in his backroom team. Photo: Sportsfile

Of all the managers Wayne Rooney played under, one stood out for him as the best from a tactical viewpoint. And by a distance too.

“Tactically, he was streets ahead of anyone I have worked with – incredible.” So who was the recipient of such high praise?

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