There not fully training but there are things a manager can do, a new manager could of done loads of preparation work over the 2 months, the managers at Wolves and Villa have been.
For example he could of sat down and watched and analysed every game this season. He could of sat down with every player who is at home individually and talked to them, got to know them, listened to what they think about there game and what suits them best, to help build up a picture of what our best 11 is.
He could of talked at length to Thelwell.
Really by not sacking Frank it shows they are expecting him too see the season out and keep us up, hopefully he can.