Former Manchester United defender praises Plymouth Argyle boss
Wes Brown believes Tom Cleverley is 'doing a great job' with the Pilgrims
Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley 'always had that football knowledge, even as a player' according to former long-time Manchester United defender Wes Brown.
Cleverley came through the youth ranks at United at the same time as Brown was playing regularly for the Old Trafford club under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Brown admires the commitment shown by Cleverley to being a manager, with his first opportunity coming at Watford in the Championship when he was initially in interim charge before taking over full-time.
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After losing his job at the end of the 2024/25 season, Cleverley was appointed Argyle head coach last June and after a very poor start he took them to within two points of clinching a League One play-off place.
The hope at Home Park will be that Argyle can build on their strong second half to last season going into the 2026/27 campaign.
Brown speaking to Compare.bet, who offer the latest New Betting Sites, said: Tom Cleverley is doing a great job down in Plymouth.
"I thought he had some good spells as Watford boss but sometimes it can be tough when you're a player who becomes caretaker and then gets given the job because the owners might always be looking to replace you anyway.
"He’s got Plymouth Argyle rocking and rolling now. They’re playing some good football. Tom’s always had that football knowledge even as a player, maybe because of where he played in midfield and coming up through the ranks at United and going to a few different clubs.
"I always think it's about wanting to be a manager so much that you put in the time and the work, and Tom has definitely done that, and it’s good to see a different side to someone you knew as a player.
"You have to be really committed to the game and that’s Tom," added Brown, who, like Cleverley, played for England during his career.
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