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Paul Tisdale is manager of Stevenage in League One. The Hertfordshire side appointed him in November 2024, tasking him with reviving the club's fortunes in the third tier. Tisdale brings extensive experience of competitive football across the English pyramid, having built a reputation as a thoughtful, methodical tactician who favours a disciplined approach to defending and construction from the back.
Tisdale's managerial career spans more than two decades. He spent eleven years at Exeter City, where he established the club as a stable League Two outfit before guiding them into the Football League proper; he also had spells managing Stevenage previously, along with Portsmouth, Brighton and Hove Albion, and Plymouth Argyle. His achievements include promotion and prolonged periods of stability at several clubs, though major silverware has eluded him. Tisdale began his career as a player before transitioning into coaching and management, where he has earned respect for his consistency and football intelligence rather than headline-grabbing success.
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