Managing a football club is one of the most demanding jobs in sports. The constant pressure to deliver results, coupled with the scrutiny of fans, owners, and media, can take its toll on even the most experienced managers. For some, however, there's an added layer of complexity - commuting from their family home, often hundreds of miles away. Frank Lampard is a prime example, splitting his time between Coventry and London. But he's not alone. Jose Mourinho lived in a hotel during his Manchester United stint, dividing his time between the luxury suite and his London home. Arne Slot, meanwhile, chose to live in Hale, Greater Manchester while managing Liverpool, just down the road from Old Trafford but an hour's drive from Anfield. His reason? Being close to Manchester airport made it easier for him to visit his wife and children, who remained in the Netherlands.
One of the longest commutes in UK football history belonged to Tony Pulis. The former Stoke City manager kept his home on the south coast during his time in Staffordshire, resulting in a round trip of over 400 miles. He even traveled further when he joined Middlesbrough in 2017, clocking up an astonishing 320 miles each way.
BBC Sport spoke to Pulis about how he and other bosses like Lampard, Mourinho, and Slot made it work.
_Based on reporting by BBC Sport. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c7v4l3z659vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss_
