David Wagner and Garry Monk banned by FA after touchline altercation

edna krabappel said:

Give over: many of their fans are convinced the FA have deliberately timed this hearing to ensure he misses the Newcastle game

I believe the manager is allowed in the dressing room before the match and at half time in these circumstances, so really, it shouldn't make all that much difference to them.

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edna krabappel said:

Reminds me of something I've often wondered about.

Why do pretty much all rugby coaches watch games from the stands, and pretty much all football coaches from the dugouts? I know Steve McLaren likes to watch a half from the stands sometimes, but he's in a tiny minority.

Is there something about football which means it's more effective to have a man on the side, or something about rugby which means it's less useful? I think in rugby they have some coaching staff on the sidelines, but the important stuff seems to be relayed to them from the coach sitting upstairs. Tradition? Has any football club ever tried having the main man consistently away from the action?

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edna krabappel said:

Reminds me of something I've often wondered about.

Why do pretty much all rugby coaches watch games from the stands, and pretty much all football coaches from the dugouts? I know Steve McLaren likes to watch a half from the stands sometimes, but he's in a tiny minority.

Is there something about football which means it's more effective to have a man on the side, or something about rugby which means it's less useful? I think in rugby they have some coaching staff on the sidelines, but the important stuff seems to be relayed to them from the coach sitting upstairs. Tradition? Has any football club ever tried having the main man consistently away from the action?

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