What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coach’s influence on staff (7)" mean?

The definition is "Coach". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PULL (synonym="influence") + MAN (synonym="staff") = PULLMAN The answer is PULLMAN.

Coach’s influence on staff (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29690 | 5 Across | 2025-05-09 flower

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