What does it take to thrive in one of the most pressurised leadership roles in modern times? How does the first few months in the football hotseat shape a manager’s future in the job?

When school headteacher Phil Denton bumped into football boss Micky Mellon in a hotel gym on the first day of a new season, the pair started talking and exchanging ideas on leadership. Together, they embarked on a personal journey of discovery, talking in-depth to high-profile managers about their first 100 days in charge.

Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjær, former England boss Sam Allardyce, West Ham number one David Moyes and Burnley chief Sean Dyche are among the leaders who reveal the vital strategies that enabled them to make a positive, early impact.

An entertaining read for football fans and a valuable guide for those embarking on a new challenge of their own, this book will form part of the leadership learning programmes run by the League Managers Association.