The First Day at Your New Club
Initial Meetings
So I've just taken charge at West Ham, and been welcomed by my new Chairman.Other meetings can now follow, which I suggest you don't skip. You start building relationships right from the get go, so buttering up such people as your Managing Director, Assistant Manager, Backroom staff, players and the Press will only help you in the future. Poor relationships can and will be noted by your Board and, in extreme cases, lead to you being sacked. So press the flesh, grit your teeth and suck it up.
At this point, I'll make a note of how I play the...