Russell Slade

Football manager with notable team leadership

Russell Slade - Football manager with notable team leadership
Born

October 10th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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A football manager with extensive experience in English football, guided several clubs through various leagues. Managed teams such as Cardiff City, Leyton Orient, and Scarborough, demonstrating adaptability across different competitive environments. Achieved promotion to the Championship with Cardiff City during the 2013-2014 season and maintained competitive performance in lower leagues.

Managed Cardiff City to promotion to the Championship

Led Leyton Orient to the League One play-offs

Directed Scarborough during their league tenure

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