by None Sun May 20, 2007 2:24 am
Alex Ferguson- Formidable domestic record, had to win this year-and did so in style, the great motivator, synonymous with fast-paced, exciting football, no one gets near.
Jose Mourinho- Outrageously impressive CV to date, he had nothing to prove after his wonderworking at Porto, and only boosted his reputation in his first year at Chelsea, yet, after high profile shortcomings this year is under pressure, fact is, no title and repeated failure in Europe isn't good enough when you have never-ending pockets
Rafa Benitez- Great tactician, not always easy on the eye. Incredible achievements in Europe make up for, without masking, very poor league performance, another Euro success and the kop will (understandably) give him carte blanche for another year, however, a loss to Milan, and Liverpool must be league contenders this time next year or he'll be out.
Arsene Wenger-good level of success, but dried up of late, revolutionized AFC with breathtaking football, and will always be in favour with the gooners, but another year as also-rans could see him step aside to a background role. Is probably time for a change.
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Martin Jol- I don't think I know any fan who isn't impressed by him, great guy, clean and attractive football, good in his homeland, and strong in England, installing Spurs as the team most likely to break the stranglehold of the big four.
Martin O'Neil- Good at Ipswich, good at Celtic, so far so-so at sleeping giant
Big Sam- Great work for Bolton, building and consolidation year-in year-out, poor football justified by lack of resources, gets the most out of limited players, gets the performances out of formerly inconsistent players, we'll find out how good he is at a club with a big budget.
Steve Coppell-Average record in over 20 years of management, up to an outstanding season this year, whether he can prevent second-season syndrome infecting his squad remains to be seen
Mark Hughes- Does well with limited resources, poor football, decent transfers.
Claudio Ranieri- Up and down, sometimes lucky, always plucky, largely hapless
David Moyes- good at NE, good at Everton,
Harry Redknapp- likeable schemer, the unpredictability of each of his teams seasons is best illustrated in his signings, and for every Sol Campbell there is a Marco Boogers
Curbs- tactically limited, good job at Charlton but lacking the qualities to truly move the team on to being more than small-fry battlers, jury is out at WHU.
Steve Bruce- reasonably big club, poor football, usually poor signings, never gets good money for players he sells
Roy Keane- too early, limited experience (very successful)
Gareth Southgate - mediocre first season, could find it tough going.
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Sammy Lee- too early, tough job ahead
Lawrie Sanchez- teamtalk: "Hoof"
Chris Hutchings- too early, very limited experience (failed)
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