While McAleer claimed that he released Stahl because of a foot injury preventing Stahl from serving as a player-manager, rumors suggested that the two men had strong personal differences.
After the end of his major league career, Martin returned to the minor leagues, serving as a player-manager with the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League in 1945 and 1946 before becoming the player-manager for the Greenville Spinners of the South Atlantic League in 1947.
He served as a player at the latter club.
All eyes will be on Fratton Park on October 20 as Sheringham returns to the club he served as a player during his illustrious career.
It will be McClaren's third spell with the East Midlands club that he first served as a player in the 1980s, then as assistant manager to Smith.
"If you look at football support in general, they're older," added Maxwell, who served as a player for County, St Johnstone, St Mirren and Thistle.
Guardiola has won 10 titles - including two European Cups - in his three years in charge of the club he served as a player for 17 years.
Mackay remains well thought of at the club he served as a player, and his spells at Watford and Cardiff are impressive.
In 21 attempts during 17 seasons as a manager, the former Red Devils captain has never won a match against the club he served as a player for nine seasons.
He served as a player ambassador for the Reading... Give it a Shot! program as a member of the Flames and visited local schools as part of the team's campaign to increase literacy among students.
