Derek Mann (1944–2007) was a

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coach, player and manager.

Career

As a player, Mann was an apprentice with

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. However, injury prevented him from progressing to the first-team. He later joined the backroom staff at

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, as well as

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and

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. He also had a spell in charge of Telford United. Mann managed Chester City Football Club from January 1995 to April 1995. His appointment was something of a surprise as he had only joined the club as physio four months before. After a poor start to the season under predecessor

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, Chester were deep in the relegation zone at the time of Mann's arrival, and during his reign they managed only one league win.

References

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