You'll win nothing with kids...
The 12 Youngest Managers And Coaches In The Premier League And Football League
(as at April 30 2010)
1. Eddie Howe, Bournemouth (aged 32, born November 29 1977)
2. Terry Skiverton, Yeovil Town (aged 34, born June 26 1975)
3. Roberto MartÃnez , Wigan Athletic (aged 36, born July 13 1973)
4. Chris Sutton, Lincoln City (aged 37, born March 10 1973)
5. Paul Tisdale, Exeter City (aged 37, born January 14 1973)
6. Lee Clark, Huddersfield Town (aged 37, born October 26 1972)
7. Andy Scott, Brentford (aged 37, born August 2 1972)
8. Paul Trollope, Bristol Rovers (aged 37, born June 3 1972)
9. Malky Mackay, Watford (aged 38, born February 19 1972)
10. Darren Ferguson, Preston North End (aged 38, born February 9 1973)
11. Roy Keane, Ipswich Town (aged 38, born August 10 1971)
12. Paul Peschisolido, Burton Albion (aged 38, born May 25 1971)
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Friday, 30 April 2010
Friday, 2 April 2010
The (Good) Friday List of Little or No Consequence #158
A sign of things to come...?
Eight Iconic Managers And Their Record After Ten Games Played
1. Jose Mourinho at Chelsea: W8 D2 L0
2. Bill Shankly at Liverpool: W6 D1 L3
3. Bobby Robson at Ipswich Town: W5 D4 L1
4. Arsene Wenger at Arsenal: W5 D3 L2
5. Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United: W4 D3 L3
6. Bill Nicholson at Tottenham Hotspur: W3 D1 L6
7. Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest: W2 D5 L3
8. Don Revie at Leeds United: W2 D3 L5
Eight Iconic Managers And Their Record After Ten Games Played
1. Jose Mourinho at Chelsea: W8 D2 L0
2. Bill Shankly at Liverpool: W6 D1 L3
3. Bobby Robson at Ipswich Town: W5 D4 L1
4. Arsene Wenger at Arsenal: W5 D3 L2
5. Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United: W4 D3 L3
6. Bill Nicholson at Tottenham Hotspur: W3 D1 L6
7. Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest: W2 D5 L3
8. Don Revie at Leeds United: W2 D3 L5
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
The SPAOTP Influential List 2010
As 2010 takes its first youthful steps, now seems the right time to take stock of the most important people involved in the game today. From the players to the coaches and even the law-makers, SPAOTP gives you the movers and shakers in British and international football for the year ahead.
The Players
Cristiano Ronaldo
The lynchpin of the second best team in Europe has left a hole in the Manchester United squad which Sir Alex Ferguson seems unable to fill. Rarely has the departure of one player made such an impact at Old Trafford. His £80 million move to Real Madrid is reminiscent of Michael Schumacher's move to Ferrari in Formula One. Success was not instantaneous but when it arrived it was lasting. Assuming Florentino Perez' money does not dry up, the Madrid club look set to inherit Barca's mantle as the best team in the World ere long.
Lionel Messi
Which brings us to this man. By no means the sole reason behind Barcelona's brilliance. However, the little Argentine is a powerful symbol of Catalan dominance in Europe and Spain. In June he must travel to South Africa and carry his Argentine team mates, their comical manager plus the expectations of an entire nation on his shoulders. Will he be up to the challenge?
Thierry Henry
No-one knows the exact figure but it is said that qualification to the World Cup can benefit a national economy to the tune of tens of millions. In these recessionary times, that's no mean amount. So the impact of that handball in the World Cup qualifying play-off has left the Irish not just brimming with sporting outrage but severely out of pocket (assuming of course that Ireland would have gone on to win the match which is very much in doubt). I wonder if the Irish Government took legal advice about suing the French for loss of earnings?
The Managers / Coaches
Fabio Capello
It's almost impossible to believe how a team that so comically orchestrated their Euro 2008 demise beneath the brolly of Steve McLaren could transform itself into World Cup hopefuls. For sure the short odds on England winning in South Africa are skewed somewhat by the English public's jingoism and blind optimism in the face of reality. However, the arrival of Capello has made a massive difference to England's prospects. He has good tactical range. He picks players according to tactical necessity rather than star quality. He gives clear concise instructions that even Rio Ferdinand can understand. Add to that he rules the England camp with an iron fist. Not many coaches can intimidate multi-millionaire footballers to the extent that they are frightened to ask if they can have packets of crisps on a plane. Fortunately for England, Capello can and his team are definite dark horses in the World Cup next year.
Pep Guardiola
A former Barcelona midfield starlet, Guardiola spent a short spell coaching the Barcelona 'B' team into a winning unit before doing the same - and then some - with the 'A' team. Filling the boots of predecessor Frank Rijkaard was never going to be an easy task, but Guardiola has made it look exceptionally easy. In his first season, Barca won the treble (league, cup and European Cup) and this season he's added the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA World Club Cup and Spanish Super Cup to the already bulging trophy cabinet. Key to his talents has been his ability to buy and sell the right players as well as manage the existing ones. Tactically flexible, he can inspire players to achieve the sort of greatness many other coaches can only dream of. Barcelona are now the one team in Europe everyone else fears, and it's almost completely down to Pep Guardiola.
Guus Hiddink
Look up 'journeyman' in the dictionary and you'll find 'Guus Hiddink' as the definition. There's a reason for that though: namely that the wily Dutchman can bring success to any team he coaches for. Having said all that, he doesn't *always* bring success as any fan of Real Betis, Real Madrid and Fenerbahce will tell you, but when he gets it right, he gets it VERY right. He turned PSV into a credible member of the Dutch football elite, steered South Korea into the uncharted territory of the World Cup semi-finals and took Chelsea to the Champions League semi-finals. A coach who, despite hitting the occasional flat spot, can turn a team's fortunes around at a stroke... and he's currently available too. Bolton fans - that's your last clue from us...
The Men Upstairs
George Gillett / Tom Hicks
Danny Baker once said that England needs a a strong pound and a strong Liverpool. The Merseyside club is an iron horse of the English game with fans throughout the world. While it has slowly lost ground to its rivals over the last 20 years, Liverpool remains a club with a huge overseas profile and must surely play an important part in the Premier League's marketing strategy. Imagine then the damage done, should The Reds find themselves slipping into mid-table mediocrity or worse - under the ownership of George Gillett and Tom Hicks. For sure, they've made transfer money available to the manager and for sure the manager has not been able to produce the League title that the Kop so desperately want. However, Gillett and Hicks were given the keys to Anfield on the basis that they'd be moving to a much bigger stadium which will allow them to compete with the giants of Europe. Failure to secure the move to New Anfield may have long-term repercussions for Liverpool FC and indeed the very fabric of the English game.
Florentino Perez
Currently enjoying his third spell as president of Real Madrid, Perez is as responsible as anyone for putting La Liga above the Premier League in order of importance where European football's concerned. Tremendously influential in not just Spanish football but also the media, politics and business, he gained notoriety by unashamedly putting the marketing potential of Real Madrid above its success on the pitch. Buying a whole raft of the world's top players in his second presidential spell brought success up to a point, but the less appreciated members of the squad soon left, taking with them the bedrock of Real Madrid's triumphs. Now wiser for the experience, Perez returns with a new selection of Galacticos and a greater understanding of what makes for a successful blend of squad members. He also remains a shrewd businessman and administrator of the club that knows how to generate a buzz among the fans by bringing in star names. With that kind of knack for giving the people what they want, Perez remains arguably the one man on whom the worldwide appeal of Spanish football rises and falls.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Anyone that can make Roman Abramovich feel financially insecure can only be good for the game of football, especially as he seems in a bit of a rush to spend a fair bit of his personal fortune. And what a personal fortune it is, at last count estimated to be 'many many billions of dollars'. Even with the current downturn in the Arab financial markets, Man City's favourite Sheikh still has plenty to spend, and in the current transfer window we'll almost certainly see some new players arriving at the City of Manchester Stadium. New manager Roberto Mancini will have as his number 1 priority the need to shore up a creaky defence, and with his influence and managerial credentials, the money will definitely be made available to do so. Gaining success by virtue of having an enormous personal wealth may be crude, but Sheikh Mansour is here and he's influencing the game to his and Man City's advantage - whether you like it or not.
The Men in High Office
Sepp Blatter
Changed the rules to allow the World Cup to be staged in Africa for the first time ever. Say what you like about him but Blatter has made history in 2010. He also will be an instrumental figure in the decision as to where to stage the tournament in 2018 and 2022 this year. While he will not make the final decision, one wrong word from the President of FIFA will influence the selection panel. So be nice!
Lord Triesman
The former foreign office minister and top Scudamore botherer faces one of the toughest challenges of his career in the next 10 months or so. A skilled politician, Triesman effortlessly kicked the Premier League's plan for Game 39 into the long grass. However, he will need to draw on all his experience to steer England's World Cup 2018 bid through the shark-infested waters of FIFA's selection process. Especially since he runs the risk of getting shot at by so called allies such as...
Sir Dave Richards
Quite how the former Chief Executive of Sheffield Wednesday continues to get a gig is anyone's guess. Not content with mis-managing one of the biggest clubs in Yorkshire during the golden age of English Football, the Premier League Chairman's ham fisted political shenanigans led to his very public resignation from England's World Cup bid committee which may have damaged their chances of hosting the tournament in 2018. Of all the reasons given as to why the Premier League is bad for English football, the continued involvement of this man is surely among the most compelling.
The Players
Cristiano Ronaldo
The lynchpin of the second best team in Europe has left a hole in the Manchester United squad which Sir Alex Ferguson seems unable to fill. Rarely has the departure of one player made such an impact at Old Trafford. His £80 million move to Real Madrid is reminiscent of Michael Schumacher's move to Ferrari in Formula One. Success was not instantaneous but when it arrived it was lasting. Assuming Florentino Perez' money does not dry up, the Madrid club look set to inherit Barca's mantle as the best team in the World ere long.
Lionel Messi
Which brings us to this man. By no means the sole reason behind Barcelona's brilliance. However, the little Argentine is a powerful symbol of Catalan dominance in Europe and Spain. In June he must travel to South Africa and carry his Argentine team mates, their comical manager plus the expectations of an entire nation on his shoulders. Will he be up to the challenge?
Thierry Henry
No-one knows the exact figure but it is said that qualification to the World Cup can benefit a national economy to the tune of tens of millions. In these recessionary times, that's no mean amount. So the impact of that handball in the World Cup qualifying play-off has left the Irish not just brimming with sporting outrage but severely out of pocket (assuming of course that Ireland would have gone on to win the match which is very much in doubt). I wonder if the Irish Government took legal advice about suing the French for loss of earnings?
The Managers / Coaches
Fabio Capello
It's almost impossible to believe how a team that so comically orchestrated their Euro 2008 demise beneath the brolly of Steve McLaren could transform itself into World Cup hopefuls. For sure the short odds on England winning in South Africa are skewed somewhat by the English public's jingoism and blind optimism in the face of reality. However, the arrival of Capello has made a massive difference to England's prospects. He has good tactical range. He picks players according to tactical necessity rather than star quality. He gives clear concise instructions that even Rio Ferdinand can understand. Add to that he rules the England camp with an iron fist. Not many coaches can intimidate multi-millionaire footballers to the extent that they are frightened to ask if they can have packets of crisps on a plane. Fortunately for England, Capello can and his team are definite dark horses in the World Cup next year.
Pep Guardiola
A former Barcelona midfield starlet, Guardiola spent a short spell coaching the Barcelona 'B' team into a winning unit before doing the same - and then some - with the 'A' team. Filling the boots of predecessor Frank Rijkaard was never going to be an easy task, but Guardiola has made it look exceptionally easy. In his first season, Barca won the treble (league, cup and European Cup) and this season he's added the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA World Club Cup and Spanish Super Cup to the already bulging trophy cabinet. Key to his talents has been his ability to buy and sell the right players as well as manage the existing ones. Tactically flexible, he can inspire players to achieve the sort of greatness many other coaches can only dream of. Barcelona are now the one team in Europe everyone else fears, and it's almost completely down to Pep Guardiola.
Guus Hiddink
Look up 'journeyman' in the dictionary and you'll find 'Guus Hiddink' as the definition. There's a reason for that though: namely that the wily Dutchman can bring success to any team he coaches for. Having said all that, he doesn't *always* bring success as any fan of Real Betis, Real Madrid and Fenerbahce will tell you, but when he gets it right, he gets it VERY right. He turned PSV into a credible member of the Dutch football elite, steered South Korea into the uncharted territory of the World Cup semi-finals and took Chelsea to the Champions League semi-finals. A coach who, despite hitting the occasional flat spot, can turn a team's fortunes around at a stroke... and he's currently available too. Bolton fans - that's your last clue from us...
The Men Upstairs
George Gillett / Tom Hicks
Danny Baker once said that England needs a a strong pound and a strong Liverpool. The Merseyside club is an iron horse of the English game with fans throughout the world. While it has slowly lost ground to its rivals over the last 20 years, Liverpool remains a club with a huge overseas profile and must surely play an important part in the Premier League's marketing strategy. Imagine then the damage done, should The Reds find themselves slipping into mid-table mediocrity or worse - under the ownership of George Gillett and Tom Hicks. For sure, they've made transfer money available to the manager and for sure the manager has not been able to produce the League title that the Kop so desperately want. However, Gillett and Hicks were given the keys to Anfield on the basis that they'd be moving to a much bigger stadium which will allow them to compete with the giants of Europe. Failure to secure the move to New Anfield may have long-term repercussions for Liverpool FC and indeed the very fabric of the English game.
Florentino Perez
Currently enjoying his third spell as president of Real Madrid, Perez is as responsible as anyone for putting La Liga above the Premier League in order of importance where European football's concerned. Tremendously influential in not just Spanish football but also the media, politics and business, he gained notoriety by unashamedly putting the marketing potential of Real Madrid above its success on the pitch. Buying a whole raft of the world's top players in his second presidential spell brought success up to a point, but the less appreciated members of the squad soon left, taking with them the bedrock of Real Madrid's triumphs. Now wiser for the experience, Perez returns with a new selection of Galacticos and a greater understanding of what makes for a successful blend of squad members. He also remains a shrewd businessman and administrator of the club that knows how to generate a buzz among the fans by bringing in star names. With that kind of knack for giving the people what they want, Perez remains arguably the one man on whom the worldwide appeal of Spanish football rises and falls.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Anyone that can make Roman Abramovich feel financially insecure can only be good for the game of football, especially as he seems in a bit of a rush to spend a fair bit of his personal fortune. And what a personal fortune it is, at last count estimated to be 'many many billions of dollars'. Even with the current downturn in the Arab financial markets, Man City's favourite Sheikh still has plenty to spend, and in the current transfer window we'll almost certainly see some new players arriving at the City of Manchester Stadium. New manager Roberto Mancini will have as his number 1 priority the need to shore up a creaky defence, and with his influence and managerial credentials, the money will definitely be made available to do so. Gaining success by virtue of having an enormous personal wealth may be crude, but Sheikh Mansour is here and he's influencing the game to his and Man City's advantage - whether you like it or not.
The Men in High Office
Sepp Blatter
Changed the rules to allow the World Cup to be staged in Africa for the first time ever. Say what you like about him but Blatter has made history in 2010. He also will be an instrumental figure in the decision as to where to stage the tournament in 2018 and 2022 this year. While he will not make the final decision, one wrong word from the President of FIFA will influence the selection panel. So be nice!
Lord Triesman
The former foreign office minister and top Scudamore botherer faces one of the toughest challenges of his career in the next 10 months or so. A skilled politician, Triesman effortlessly kicked the Premier League's plan for Game 39 into the long grass. However, he will need to draw on all his experience to steer England's World Cup 2018 bid through the shark-infested waters of FIFA's selection process. Especially since he runs the risk of getting shot at by so called allies such as...
Sir Dave Richards
Quite how the former Chief Executive of Sheffield Wednesday continues to get a gig is anyone's guess. Not content with mis-managing one of the biggest clubs in Yorkshire during the golden age of English Football, the Premier League Chairman's ham fisted political shenanigans led to his very public resignation from England's World Cup bid committee which may have damaged their chances of hosting the tournament in 2018. Of all the reasons given as to why the Premier League is bad for English football, the continued involvement of this man is surely among the most compelling.
Agree or disagree with any of the above? Someone we've left out, perhaps? If so, why not leave us a comment and tell us your views...
Friday, 11 December 2009
The Friday List of Little or No Consequence #143
Englishmen abroad
16 Englishmen That Have Managed National Football Teams Outside The UK
1. George Armstrong (Kuwait 1988)
2. Gordon Bradley (USA 1976)
3. Jack Charlton (Ireland 1986-95)
4. Ian Crook (American Samoa 2004)
5. Allan Harris (Malaysia 2000-04)
6. Roy Hodgson (Switzerland 1992-95; United Arab Emirates 2002-04; Finland 2006-07)
7. Bob Houghton (China 1997-99; Uzbekistan 2005; India 2006 onwards)
8. Gary Johnson (Latvia 1999-2001)
9. Jack Mansell (Israel 1980-81)
10. Peter Reid (Thailand 2008-09)
11. Don Revie (United Arab Emirates 1977-80)
12. Bryan Robson (Thailand 2009-)
13. Terry Venables (Australia 1997-98)
14. Tony Waiters (Canada 1981-86 and 1990)
15. Peter Withe (Indonesia 2004-07, Thailand 1998-2002)
16. Ray Wood (Cyprus 1969-72)
16 Englishmen That Have Managed National Football Teams Outside The UK
1. George Armstrong (Kuwait 1988)
2. Gordon Bradley (USA 1976)
3. Jack Charlton (Ireland 1986-95)
4. Ian Crook (American Samoa 2004)
5. Allan Harris (Malaysia 2000-04)
6. Roy Hodgson (Switzerland 1992-95; United Arab Emirates 2002-04; Finland 2006-07)
7. Bob Houghton (China 1997-99; Uzbekistan 2005; India 2006 onwards)
8. Gary Johnson (Latvia 1999-2001)
9. Jack Mansell (Israel 1980-81)
10. Peter Reid (Thailand 2008-09)
11. Don Revie (United Arab Emirates 1977-80)
12. Bryan Robson (Thailand 2009-)
13. Terry Venables (Australia 1997-98)
14. Tony Waiters (Canada 1981-86 and 1990)
15. Peter Withe (Indonesia 2004-07, Thailand 1998-2002)
16. Ray Wood (Cyprus 1969-72)
Friday, 20 March 2009
The Friday List of Little or No Consequence #105
This time, we'll get it right...
12 Players From The 1986 England World Cup Squad Who Went On To Become Managers
1. Peter Shilton (Plymouth, 1992-95)
2. Glenn Hoddle (Various including England, Chelsea, Tottenham, 1991-2006)
3. Alvin Martin (Southend, 1997-99)
4. Terry Butcher (Various including Coventry, Motherwell, Sydney and currently Inverness CT, 1990 onwards)
5. Bryan Robson (Middlesbrough, Bradford, West Brom and Sheffield United, 1994-2008)
6. Ray Wilkins (QPR and Fulham, 1994-98)
7. Mark Hateley (Hull City, 1997-99)
8. Viv Anderson (Barnsley, 1993-94)
9. Terry Fenwick (Portsmouth and Northampton, 1995-2003)
10. Peter Reid (Man City, Sunderland, Leeds, Coventry and currently Thailand, 1990 onwards)
11. John Barnes (Celtic and currently Jamaica, 1999 onwards)
12. Kerry Dixon (Doncaster Rovers, 1996-97)
12 Players From The 1986 England World Cup Squad Who Went On To Become Managers
1. Peter Shilton (Plymouth, 1992-95)
2. Glenn Hoddle (Various including England, Chelsea, Tottenham, 1991-2006)
3. Alvin Martin (Southend, 1997-99)
4. Terry Butcher (Various including Coventry, Motherwell, Sydney and currently Inverness CT, 1990 onwards)
5. Bryan Robson (Middlesbrough, Bradford, West Brom and Sheffield United, 1994-2008)
6. Ray Wilkins (QPR and Fulham, 1994-98)
7. Mark Hateley (Hull City, 1997-99)
8. Viv Anderson (Barnsley, 1993-94)
9. Terry Fenwick (Portsmouth and Northampton, 1995-2003)
10. Peter Reid (Man City, Sunderland, Leeds, Coventry and currently Thailand, 1990 onwards)
11. John Barnes (Celtic and currently Jamaica, 1999 onwards)
12. Kerry Dixon (Doncaster Rovers, 1996-97)
Friday, 21 November 2008
The Friday List of Little or No Consequence #88
Passing the baton
15 Great Managers Of British Clubs And The Equally Great (Or Not So Great) Men That Replaced Them When They Left
1. Ron Atkinson replaced by Ronnie Allen at West Bromwich Albion, 1981
2. Dave Bassett replaced by Bobby Gould at Wimbledon, 1987
3. Matt Busby replaced by Wilf McGuinness at Manchester United, 1969
4. Brian Clough replaced by Frank Clark at Nottingham Forest, 1993
5. Joe Mercer replaced by Malcolm Allison at Manchester City, 1971
6. Bill Nicholson replaced by Terry Neill at Tottenham Hotspur, 1974
7. David Pleat replaced by John Moore at Luton Town, 1986
8. Bobby Robson replaced by Bobby Ferguson at Ipswich Town, 1982
9. Jim Smith replaced by Maurice Evans at Oxford United, 1985
10. Jock Stein replaced by Billy McNeill at Celtic, 1978
11. Graham Taylor replaced by Dave Bassett at Watford, 1987
12. John Toshack replaced by Les Chappell at Swansea City, 1984
13. Terry Venables replaced by Ernie Whalley at Crystal Palace, 1980
14. Jock Wallace replaced by John Greig at Rangers, 1978
15. Howard Wilkinson replaced by George Graham at Leeds United, 1998
15 Great Managers Of British Clubs And The Equally Great (Or Not So Great) Men That Replaced Them When They Left
1. Ron Atkinson replaced by Ronnie Allen at West Bromwich Albion, 1981
2. Dave Bassett replaced by Bobby Gould at Wimbledon, 1987
3. Matt Busby replaced by Wilf McGuinness at Manchester United, 1969
4. Brian Clough replaced by Frank Clark at Nottingham Forest, 1993
5. Joe Mercer replaced by Malcolm Allison at Manchester City, 1971
6. Bill Nicholson replaced by Terry Neill at Tottenham Hotspur, 1974
7. David Pleat replaced by John Moore at Luton Town, 1986
8. Bobby Robson replaced by Bobby Ferguson at Ipswich Town, 1982
9. Jim Smith replaced by Maurice Evans at Oxford United, 1985
10. Jock Stein replaced by Billy McNeill at Celtic, 1978
11. Graham Taylor replaced by Dave Bassett at Watford, 1987
12. John Toshack replaced by Les Chappell at Swansea City, 1984
13. Terry Venables replaced by Ernie Whalley at Crystal Palace, 1980
14. Jock Wallace replaced by John Greig at Rangers, 1978
15. Howard Wilkinson replaced by George Graham at Leeds United, 1998
Friday, 19 September 2008
The Friday List of Little or No Consequence #79
The Fine Art of Management
The 9 Largest Fines Imposed on Premier League Managers by the FA
1. £200,000 (reduced to £75,000 on appeal)
Jose Mourinho (Chelsea, June 2005) for an illegal approach to Arsenal's Ashley Cole
2. £20,000
Graeme Souness (Newcastle, June 2005) for criticising the referee in a match against Everton
3. £15,000
Graeme Souness (Blackburn, October 2002) following his sending off during a match against Liverpool
4. £15,000
Arsene Wenger (Arsenal, December 2004) for comments made about Man United's Ruud van Nistlerooy
5. £10,000
Arsene Wenger (Arsenal, February 2001) after an incident with the fourth official at a match against Sunderland
6. £10,000
Graeme Souness (Blackburn, April 2002) for verbally abusing the referee in a match against Middlesbrough
7. £10,000
Sir Alex Ferguson (Man United, December 2003) for verbally abusing officials in a match against Newcastle
8. £10,000
Graeme Souness (Blackburn, May 2004) for an altercation with a referee following a match against Fulham
9. £10,000
Arsene Wenger (Arsenal, December 2006) for an altercation with West Ham manager Alan Pardew
The 9 Largest Fines Imposed on Premier League Managers by the FA
1. £200,000 (reduced to £75,000 on appeal)
Jose Mourinho (Chelsea, June 2005) for an illegal approach to Arsenal's Ashley Cole
2. £20,000
Graeme Souness (Newcastle, June 2005) for criticising the referee in a match against Everton
3. £15,000
Graeme Souness (Blackburn, October 2002) following his sending off during a match against Liverpool
4. £15,000
Arsene Wenger (Arsenal, December 2004) for comments made about Man United's Ruud van Nistlerooy
5. £10,000
Arsene Wenger (Arsenal, February 2001) after an incident with the fourth official at a match against Sunderland
6. £10,000
Graeme Souness (Blackburn, April 2002) for verbally abusing the referee in a match against Middlesbrough
7. £10,000
Sir Alex Ferguson (Man United, December 2003) for verbally abusing officials in a match against Newcastle
8. £10,000
Graeme Souness (Blackburn, May 2004) for an altercation with a referee following a match against Fulham
9. £10,000
Arsene Wenger (Arsenal, December 2006) for an altercation with West Ham manager Alan Pardew
Friday, 25 July 2008
The Friday List of Little or No Consequence #71
The revolving door of management
9 Managers Who Were Sacked Shortly After The Start Of The Season
1. Neil McDonald (Carlisle United, 2007) - 2 days
2. Paul Sturrock (Southampton, 2004) - 9 days
3. Alan Buckley (Grimsby Town, 2000) - 10 days
4. Alan Ball (Manchester City, 2000) - 12 days
5. Kerry Dixon (Doncaster Rovers, 1997) - 12 days
6. Peter Reid (Manchester City, 1993) - 12 days
7. Don Mackay (Blackburn Rovers, 1991) - 14 days
8. Glenn Roeder (West Ham United, 2003) - 15 days
9. Sir Bobby Robson (Newcastle United, 2004) - 16 days
...and a special mention goes to Sammy Chung who in 1996 was sacked by Doncaster Rovers on the morning of the opening day of the season.
9 Managers Who Were Sacked Shortly After The Start Of The Season
1. Neil McDonald (Carlisle United, 2007) - 2 days
2. Paul Sturrock (Southampton, 2004) - 9 days
3. Alan Buckley (Grimsby Town, 2000) - 10 days
4. Alan Ball (Manchester City, 2000) - 12 days
5. Kerry Dixon (Doncaster Rovers, 1997) - 12 days
6. Peter Reid (Manchester City, 1993) - 12 days
7. Don Mackay (Blackburn Rovers, 1991) - 14 days
8. Glenn Roeder (West Ham United, 2003) - 15 days
9. Sir Bobby Robson (Newcastle United, 2004) - 16 days
...and a special mention goes to Sammy Chung who in 1996 was sacked by Doncaster Rovers on the morning of the opening day of the season.
Saturday, 22 December 2007
12 Days of Football Christmas #10
On the 10th Day of Football Christmas my true love gave to me
10 Managers Managing
Managers who havent seen the axe wielding Chairman for quiet a while...
Dario Gradi, Crewe Alexandra, 24 years, 187 days
Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, 21 years, 44 days
Graham Turner, Hereford United, 12 years, 141 days
Arsène Wenger, Arsenal, 11 years, 80 days
John Coleman, Accrington Stanley, 8 years, 132 days
David Moyes, Everton, 5 years, 280 days
Martin Ling, Leyton Orient, 4 years, 84 days
Steve Coppell, Reading, 4 years, 72 days
Steve Tilson, Southend United, 4 years, 31 days
Paul Fairclough, Barnet, 3 years, 265 days
10 Managers Managing
Managers who havent seen the axe wielding Chairman for quiet a while...
Dario Gradi, Crewe Alexandra, 24 years, 187 days
Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, 21 years, 44 days
Graham Turner, Hereford United, 12 years, 141 days
Arsène Wenger, Arsenal, 11 years, 80 days
John Coleman, Accrington Stanley, 8 years, 132 days
David Moyes, Everton, 5 years, 280 days
Martin Ling, Leyton Orient, 4 years, 84 days
Steve Coppell, Reading, 4 years, 72 days
Steve Tilson, Southend United, 4 years, 31 days
Paul Fairclough, Barnet, 3 years, 265 days
Monday, 26 March 2007
The Premiership Managers XI
Early last week, like us, you may have read Jose Mourinho's latest excuse as to why Chelsea are not going to win the Premiership this season. The excuse this week was due to the "amount of injuries, especially within the defence". Mourinho went on to say that at one point he himself almost had to play as a central defender.
That got us at Some People are on the Pitch thinking - if the Premiership managers had a football team, who would be in the starting eleven and why?
Well if you've been thinking the same (unlikely, we know) then wonder no more. After much deliberation, we give you, what we think is the best Premiership Managers XI along with the sound 'logic' of our 'thought process'.
[Based on a 4-4-2 system]
Glenn Roeder - Goalkeeper: As Bob Wilson once said, "You have to be crazy to be a goalkeeper". So who better than the cheeky funster himself, Mr Roeder. This laugh a minute, cheeky young pup from the other side of Toon will be a sure-fire hit with the crowds.
Neil Warnock - Right Back: Right Back into the Championship, with any luck. It's time for Neil to put his money where his mouth is, but he will only moan that "it's not easy playing with your wallet down the back of your shorts" and then blame the referee.
Sam Allardyce - Centre Back: The big lad from Bolton will suit this role perfectly. His gameplan will be to try and nullify the skill of the opposition, and at the earliest opportunity, hoof the ball forward to the strikers and ball boys.
Gareth Southgate - Centre Back: Tall... intelligent... doesn't take penalties.
Stuart Pearce - Left Back: Not so tall... not so intelligent... doesn't take penalties.
Alex Ferguson - Defensive Midfield: We're hoping he can protect the back four the same way he defends his players from the media and FA.
Arsene Wenger - Right Winger: Or should that be 'Right Whinger'? The 'not-so-gallant' Frenchman will enjoy taking on the opposition's defenders. In fact, he'll take on all-comers, including the referee and FA. There is a question mark over his eyesight however, as he often misses the most important incidents. A bright future in refereeing awaits.
Rafael Benitez - Midfield Playmaker: A bit of Spanish flair and intelligence in midfield won't go amiss in this team. Unfortunately not so hot in domestic games, but we're sure he'll come into his own on the continent.
Alan Pardew - Free role behind the front two: Very good at switching sides (i.e. 'of the Thames'), so he should be at his best here. Also very good at making it up as he goes along.
Mark Hughes - Forward: The former Old Trafford legend would be in his element here, and that's got to be better than being in Blackburn.
Jose Mourinho - Forward: In fact very forward when it comes to expressing his opinions. Sometimes feels everyone is against him in this cruel, cruel world, so he should be good at playing upfront on his own if needed. A word of caution, however: he is the owner of the match ball and liable to throw a strop and take it home at any moment.
Not even Abramovich and all his millions could buy a such a talented squad.
That got us at Some People are on the Pitch thinking - if the Premiership managers had a football team, who would be in the starting eleven and why?
Well if you've been thinking the same (unlikely, we know) then wonder no more. After much deliberation, we give you, what we think is the best Premiership Managers XI along with the sound 'logic' of our 'thought process'.
[Based on a 4-4-2 system]
Glenn Roeder - Goalkeeper: As Bob Wilson once said, "You have to be crazy to be a goalkeeper". So who better than the cheeky funster himself, Mr Roeder. This laugh a minute, cheeky young pup from the other side of Toon will be a sure-fire hit with the crowds.
Neil Warnock - Right Back: Right Back into the Championship, with any luck. It's time for Neil to put his money where his mouth is, but he will only moan that "it's not easy playing with your wallet down the back of your shorts" and then blame the referee.
Sam Allardyce - Centre Back: The big lad from Bolton will suit this role perfectly. His gameplan will be to try and nullify the skill of the opposition, and at the earliest opportunity, hoof the ball forward to the strikers and ball boys.
Gareth Southgate - Centre Back: Tall... intelligent... doesn't take penalties.
Stuart Pearce - Left Back: Not so tall... not so intelligent... doesn't take penalties.
Alex Ferguson - Defensive Midfield: We're hoping he can protect the back four the same way he defends his players from the media and FA.
Arsene Wenger - Right Winger: Or should that be 'Right Whinger'? The 'not-so-gallant' Frenchman will enjoy taking on the opposition's defenders. In fact, he'll take on all-comers, including the referee and FA. There is a question mark over his eyesight however, as he often misses the most important incidents. A bright future in refereeing awaits.
Rafael Benitez - Midfield Playmaker: A bit of Spanish flair and intelligence in midfield won't go amiss in this team. Unfortunately not so hot in domestic games, but we're sure he'll come into his own on the continent.
Alan Pardew - Free role behind the front two: Very good at switching sides (i.e. 'of the Thames'), so he should be at his best here. Also very good at making it up as he goes along.
Mark Hughes - Forward: The former Old Trafford legend would be in his element here, and that's got to be better than being in Blackburn.
Jose Mourinho - Forward: In fact very forward when it comes to expressing his opinions. Sometimes feels everyone is against him in this cruel, cruel world, so he should be good at playing upfront on his own if needed. A word of caution, however: he is the owner of the match ball and liable to throw a strop and take it home at any moment.
Not even Abramovich and all his millions could buy a such a talented squad.
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