.....he strikes me as a real thinker about the game (described so by Ancelotti), not as abrasive as Ferguson but certainly the type with a determination to be a success in whatever he turned his hand to.
He’s a natural leader, apparently a key figure in the Irish international set up. He’s certainly manager material but I have no idea if he wants to go down that route or how successful he’d be.
Vying slightly off topic, but what Ferguson clearly has is a real presence. Everyone talks about it. Even Alan Shearer, who is a legend of the game, speaks about the way Ferguson handled himself. Neville Southall, who is a very tough judge says much the same.
For a guy who doesnt give interviews I thought he always communicated very well to interviewers. It's the sort of quality you cant really train.
I happen to think Sigurdsson will become a manager. He seems a thoughtful and intelligent player, who has really made the best of himself with certain limitations to his game.
Back to Coleman, he seems to have a humility and again is a decent thinker and talker. I know people talk about wanting the best coaches and I get that, but actually sometimes life is about finding the right fit too and maintaining continuity. You get the sense Ancelotti, like a lot of good managers wants to keep good people around him. I could see Coleman and Sigurdsson being wanted to remain on our coaching staff by Carlo.
I also think, as a club we should be open to this continuity. Where opening occur looking for the best to supplement this.
I could see Coleman being a good coach, and an excellent role model though. A bit like what Cahill is doing now, who's another who just screams a naturally good coach. I'm glad we have got guys like that, who clearly have an affinity for the club involved.
