Boston fans like Jay Heaps more than John Farrell, according to a survey by Channel Media and Market Research.
New England Revolution coach Jay Heaps is more popular among Boston sports fans than Red Sox manager John Farrell, according to a survey conducted by Channel Media and Market Research.
The annual study asked 14,000 Boston residents to think about the local sports scene. When it came to ranking the managers, Heaps was first-choice for 5% of respondents while Farrell finished with 4%. Bill Belichick topped the list with 66%. He was followed by Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, who collected 20%, and Bruins lead man Claude Julien, who tied Heaps' 5%.