Wolves boss Kenny Jackett is on the move

The 51-year-old is following the example of predecessors Mick McCarthy and Graham Taylor by moving to the area.

Two weeks into his new job, former Millwall manager Jackett has already selected a house in south Staffordshire for his family and is set to move in on July 8.

Although they are renting at first, the former Millwall and Swansea boss believes breathing the same air as the fans is essential to picking up the vibe of the club.

And like his mentor Taylor, who never left after settling into the area when he was appointed Villa boss in 1987, he will look to put down roots as he looks to bring stability back to Molineux.

Jackett grew up within sight of Watford's floodlights and has had his family home in St Albans for many years.

He said: "It's looking like I'll be moving into my house on July 8. We are renting at the moment – it's the nature of the industry of football management.

"It's not exclusive to Wolves, it's what it is, but my way around that is I have a family house in Hertfordshire and I don't sell that.

"My wife and one of my sons is coming up with us to fit in with the school syllabus – the other son is at university.

"The precarious nature of my profession of football management is to keep my house there in the south east for whatever amount of time I can.

"The housing market generally steps up and you can't get back on it at the same level you want to.

"So we're going to rent first and then we will see. I have spoken to Graham – he likes the area and has stayed in Sutton Coldfield.

"But he's been happy here and has kept a house in both areas.

"As quite often happens, it depends on where his children settle with regards to grandchildren, etc – that's been a big thing for him."

Having grown up at a real community club in Watford, Jackett also believes a key to success with any team is having the whole club pulling together.

And like McCarthy, who embraced and shook hands with all club employees he came into contact with, Jackett reckons it's essential to acquaint yourself with all departments.

He said: "I have been going back and forth, but most people are back from holiday now, so I have been getting to know everyone.

"I wouldn't say I know everyone in a couple of weeks, but I've been introducing myself to everyone.

"Getting to know everyone's name – especially at the ground – is a real test.

"But that's very important. And then after that for myself personally, it's about getting settled.

"I'm gearing myself up for next week because we need to start well.

"A good pre-season at any club is important, but the one that precedes this season is going to be key for us."

Wolves return for the start of pre-season on Monday – earlier than any Football League clubs.

Jackett admitted that was because he wanted to carry out his own assessment on all the players.

That's so the drawn-out process of departures can begin as quickly as possible after the double-dip relegation.

He said: "That's pretty early in terms of where people are – I don't think any team in the Football League is back as early as that and most are back the week after."

"But that's the reason for coming back on the 24th because there is a lot of speculation and I need to assess the group first and then speak to players individually to see where they are in terms of their career."