"Take a close look at the side of the pitch in the Premier League and you might notice one thing missing: the manager's suit. The days of bosses strutting the technical area in their Sunday best have long gone, with such attire replaced by club tracksuits, puffer coats and polo shirts. Gone are the days of managers such as Arsene Wenger, Sir Alex Ferguson or Jose Mourinho barking orders in a tailored jacket, pressed trousers, a well-heeled brogue and a tie."
"In my last tenure at Oxford City, I lasted 10 games. I was wearing the club tracksuit, I was doing what they say, I was wearing trainers, not shoes, and I was probably talking a certain way to probably please the people there. "I feel most comfortable when I'm being my true authentic self. I think it is important that I show that this is who I really am.""
Top-level football managers have moved away from formal suits toward tracksuits, puffer coats and polo shirts, with only a handful still opting for traditional finery. The change reflects priorities of comfort and authenticity, with many coaches choosing clothing that matches their personal identity and role. Wealdstone manager Sam Cox embodies the trend, openly embracing flamboyant outfits, sharing them on social media and insisting that dressing authentically improved his confidence after trying to conform. Media attention has amplified the shift, and some managers receive criticism but generally refuse to revert to past sartorial norms.
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