Football Manager 2016: 20 Best Assistant Managers

11. Alan Irvine

Age: 57 Club: Unattached (Former club, West Bromwich Albion) Tactical Knowledge: 15 Man Management: 15 Coaching Style: Tactical Preferred Formation: 4-2-3-1 Qualification: Continental Pro License Alan Irvine is yet to find a head coach role since being sacked as West Bromwich Albion manager earlier in 2015 and although he perhaps struggled as first team coach he attributes as a number two are fantastic. Irvine's discipline levels are outstanding and his man management and tactical attributes would make him an exceptional man to have by your side if you're playing in the English game on FM16.
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