Football Manager 2016: 20 Best Assistant Managers

By Matt Smith /

14. Mark Bowen

Age: 51 Club: Stoke Tactical Knowledge: 14 Man Management: 16 Coaching Style: General Preferred Formation: 4-4-2 Qualification: Continental Pro License Commonly regarded as a hands on coach, Mark Bowen works closely with the players on the training field, whilst he also takes an active role in player recruitment €“ previously helping to unearth the likes of Chris Samba, Roque Santa Cruz and Vincent Kompany. His man management skills would put your players in the best hands prior to a match and he would be certainly qualified to delegate the team's pre-match instructions.