With the likes of Teddy Sheringham and Stuart Pearce involved under Sam Allardyce and David Moyes, it was possible that the Chilean boss may bring in another former Iron.
But he clearly sees that as a token gesture and instead will be sticking with the tried and tested team that has followed him around Europe and China over for most of his managerial career.
Instead – as reported here yesterday – long standing right hand man Ruben Cousillas will be Pellegrini’s assistant and also joining him will be goalkeeping coach Xabier Mancisidor and fitness coach Jose Cabello.