The same old 'Wiping the Slate Clean'

These are words which supporters have heard on many many occasions when a new manager takes over at a football club. Even mid-season managerial changes would utter the same words to players who have previously downed tools up until then.

An array of reasons could be the case for under-performing players: their own relationship with the previous manager breaking down; playing in a position that doesn’t suit; difficulties with the club regarding contracts; and, on the same page, possible outside influences, including interest from other clubs.