Built in 1914, the Paris Udvar Hotel in Budapest is an architectural gem. Just yards from the Danube, its ornate lobby with high ceilings and French champagne bar makes you feel like you’ve been transported back in time.
Outside, it’s searing hot, with temperatures touching 30 degrees. But inside, the marble floors help to cool you down. And as Tam Courts strides into the salubrious reception area, no-one in there looks more relaxed.
Talking about time. This is a long way from Kelty, in deepest, darkest Fife, where he started his managerial career. But it’s a sign of how far he’s come that Courts looks at home in his new surroundings. It’s been 39 hours since Honved’s 4-0 defeat to Fehervar. In his first job abroad, he’s been in charge for two competitive games. No points, no goals. He should look like a man with the weight of the city's Liberty Statue on his shoulders.
