5 Reasons Why McClaren's Newcastle Are Trying To Emulate Swansea

3. They Are A Club Who Value Continuity

Swansea have had five managers since February 2007, with each of those bosses averaging less than two years at the helm - yet they value continuity. So shrewd and well-thought out have their five managerial appointments been in that time that they have seamlessly moved on from one head coach to another without too much disruption. Roberto Martinez (February 2007-June 2009), Paulo Sousa (June 2009-July 2010), Brendan Rodgers (July 2010-June 2012), Michael Laudrup (June 2012-February 2014) and Garry Monk (February 2014-present) have all been in the Swansea dugout during that time, yet the core philosophy at the club has remained the same. As has previously been mentioned, Swansea like to play in a certain way and all five of these managers have bought into this broad philosophy - simply tinkering it slightly in order to implement their own personal coaching ideals. Newcastle meanwhile are looking to embed a philosophy into the club that can survive for a long period. Steve McClaren is the man in charge now, but Ian Cathro could feasibly be seen as his future successor, or it could be a different man entirely - and the Magpies are seemingly now thinking ahead, and pinpointing potential coaches who could merely continue the work of their current backroom staff. Monk in particular was a Swansea appointment who displayed continuity. Having played for the club for more than 10 years, he knew exactly what the club's philosophy was and how to continue to keep the club moving in the right direction. Could current captain Fabricio Coloccini be Newcastle's Monk in the years to come? McClaren speaks highly enough of the Argentine to suggest that is not completely beyond the realms of possibility...