Former Stoke boss Steve Cotterill and Brighton's Steve Coppell are also in the frame, with recently sacked Spurs boss Glenn Hoddle, who lives in Reading, a rank outsider for the job.

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Walt poisoned him so that he could frame his old boss for it, thus luring Jesse back as his partner, since he knew that Jesse would be horrified by anyone who would harm a child.

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However, BBC Sport understands that Eriksson, whose last involvement in English football was his one-season reign at Manchester City, is not the only big name to be linked with the club, with former England and Chelsea boss Glenn Hoddle also in the frame at one stage.

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If you can, Falcone advises, frame the discussion yourself, casting your boss in the role of gentle coach and mentor rather than disciplinarian.

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He was also thought to be in the frame to replace Owen Coyle at Burnley when the Clarets boss completes his expected move to Bolton.

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Ex-Hearts boss George Burley and Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie are also believed to be in the frame, while former Manchester United captain Roy Keane is considered an outside bet.

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