Why Wigan Athletic's 'unique identity and DNA' criteria led straight to Gary Caldwell - 'going back to Paul Jewell and Roberto Martinez'
Wigan Athletic revealed at the beginning of their manager hunt that the new head coach would need to 'get' the club, and embrace the 'unique identity and DNA' of the club.
In Gary Caldwell, they have the perfect man to do that.
And the 43-year-old - who has served Latics as a player, a captain, an Academy coach, and a first-team manager - believes his previous involvement with the club will see him follow in some hugely successful footsteps.
"I think you can see that all the way across the history of the football club," said Caldwell, who was unveiled at the Brick Community Stadium on Monday morning.
"The great managers over the years...going back to Paul Jewell and Roberto Martinez...they were previously here as players.
"And in recent years...myself and Paul Cook...having that connection with the club as a player, maybe helps you to bring success as a manager."
Not that Caldwell is taking his assignment lightly, with Latics mired in the League One relegation zone with 16 matches remaining.
"It doesn't come easy, and all the experiences I've had in football have prepared me for this situation," said Caldwell, who showed great dignity in the way he parted company with Exeter City after three-and-a-half years on the South Coast..
"This is going to be difficult, we are in a very difficult situation, and we have to come together, and believe in everything we are doing as a group in terms of training and preparation.
"The players need clarity on how they are going to go about winning football matches, and I think me and my staff can bring that to them.
"The good thing is I already know the league, having been here for the last three and a half years with Exeter. Every team we're going to play, we've played them at least once already this season.
"That gives us all the clarity we need on how we're going to win games. What we need to do is build relationships within the team, we need to get to know the players.
"But I see a really good group here that just needs some structure and some guidance to help them along. Once we do that, I'm sure the confidence will come back and hopefully we will see the very best of them."