It was November but Gary Caldwell dipped his toe in the water and could feel the heat.Exmouth Beach in Devon, just a short drive from his new work place.
Maybe it was a sign. Because since taking over at Exeter City, he has felt nothing but warmth. From the board, the fans and the people of the cathedral city.
Win, lose or draw – so far – he has been humbled by their affection and kindness.How many managers can say that? Caldwell isn’t naive though.
He has been through it all in the game, as a player and now as a gaffer. Remember, it wasn’t that long ago he and boss Shaun Maloney were brutally axed by Hibs after just five months in charge at Easter Road.
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