There have been many occasions when a club's philosophy has been determined by the man in charge - Johan Cryuff at Barcelona, Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United or more recently Roberto Martinez at Wigan and Everton. Hodgson has never been one to exert such an influence over any of his clubs. He did try to implement his free-flowing style of football from Fulham to Liverpool, but failed. The Englishman concentrates more on relationships, between himself and players, fans and stakeholders. Hogdson aims to build teams

as opposed to individual talents, which is probably why he has Despite his demure demeanor, it is clear Hodgson is not one to be pushed around. In any club, the manager is the focal point, a figure of authority, the man whose head is on the chopping block more often than not. And Hodgson clearly shines and relishes this role. In the book, he terms being a central figure as 'reward for success in the profession'. It is evident that Hodgson loves the limelight that comes with being a professional football manager.

Like many old-school managers, Hodgson is not content being just the face of the club. He wants, or rather, demands a say in its functioning, much like practices followed by Ferguson and Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. Every detail of the club's functioning from youth teams to funds trickles through the manager, which makes Hodgson one of the calmest 'dictators' in world football. Purely as a tactician, Hodgson is one of the shrewdest in the business. It has come after years of experience and studying cultures in England and

abroad. Unlike any of his more popular contemporaries, there has never been a case of player dissatisfaction under his regime. Yet the secret to maintaining calm between highly-paid professional footballers is never revealed by him. Like most of Hodgson's career, this too slips under fifa 15 coinsthe radar.Well into his 60s, Hodgson now has the most demanding public job in the world - managing England. Each move of his is anticipated, each tactic dissected and every selection analyzed. Yet Hodgson seems to have handled the pressure much better than his predecessor, Fabio Capello.