Ian Cathro primed to guide Saint-Étienne with his method and ideas in Ligue 2 | OneFootball

Ian Cathro, 40, the self-taught Scottish polyglot, is at Saint-Étienne after assistant spells across six clubs in four countries. Two stints as a head coach have sharpened his approach, and he is now beginning to apply it at the club ahead of their Ligue 2 opener.

According to L'Équipe, Saint-Étienne recruited him from Estoril in early June. His first competitive match in charge is at Sochaux on Saturday at 20:45, at Stade Bonal.

Born in Dundee, he has taken a long road to Les Verts.

He harbours big ambitions with ASSE.

He would like their return to Ligue 1 to be steady and calm.

Source: L'Équipe

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