Separated at birth

Nigel Pickover:

From even before he took the job, when Neil played hardball with the board and refused to be anyone's pushover in terms of his control in the transfer market, this little, undiscovered gem has had something seriously special about him. His knowledge of all other clubs in the UK is fantastic. His preparation for all opponents, impeccable. His ability to switch systems or selections on a horses for courses basis, uncanny. His calm, yet personable; humble, yet grimly determined; enthusiastic, yet level headed demeanour means he was born to be a football manager. A very, very fine one.

Thebigfeller:

IN everything he does, genial, secretive, tycoon Marcus Evans means business. Here is a stylish, driven, hungry individual who attacks knowledge and business targets as a proven Premier League striker attacks the goal. And his current goal, his over-riding passion and determination, is to get Ipswich Town back into the big time of English soccer. He wants to take ITFC back to the promised land of the Premier League - he wants to do this in double-quick time - and he won't take any prisoners as he drives his football strike force forward.

Posted By: norway, Mar 2, 12:51:59