Jimmy Thelin has revealed he received a touching video message from Sven Goran-Eriksson when he was appointed the Aberdeen gaffer.The Swedish managerial legend passed away earlier this week after a long and brave battle against cancer.
Thelin revealed the former England manager took the time from his own health battle to send him a private message that he will keep forever.
The Aberdeen boss said: “I got a video sent to me from him before I came here. That, I am going to keep.”Thelin is the latest Swedish boss looking to follow in Eriksson’s footsteps by making a name for himself overseas.
He admitted the ex-Lazio, Benfica, Manchester City and Sampdoria gaffer is the manager he and all his fellow countrymen look up to.
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