Former Aston Villa coach Michael Beale' s mammoth role inside the Midlands club has been laid bare by goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
The former Rangers assistant - described as Steven Gerrard 's "brain" at Ibrox - left Villa in the summer for QPR and his work at Loftus Road had Premier League toilers Wolves desperate to make them their next boss.
However, the 42-year-old declined as he eyes returning the West Londoners to the top flight. The Championship pace-setters have thrilled onlookers with a stirring brand of football which has left punters giddy.
But his rise comes amid Gerrard's fall as the 42-year-old looks rebound after his unceremonious 11-month misstep at Villa Park.
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