11 Things Newcastle Fans Need To Know About Sacramento Republic

6. They Are Coached By An Englishman (And Former Bristols Rovers Boss) Called Paul Buckle

For the third match in succession Newcastle face a side in a similar position to them - in that the head coach has barely been at the helm for a month. Interestingly, Sacramento Republic's new head coach is an Englishman, Paul Buckle - who was born in Welwyn Garden City. A former midfielder in the lower leagues, Buckle played for the likes of Brentford, Wycombe Wanderers, Exeter City and Colchester United during an 18-year playing career spanning three decades. However, after retiring, Buckle went into management and the 44-year-old has coached Torquay United, Bristol Rovers, Luton Town and, most recently, Cheltenham Town. He took over as Sacramento boss on July 8th, and he has a respectable career management win ratio of 43.75%.