What could he point to at interview that would indicate he not only knew exactly what it took to be a successful manager of a Premier League club but that he also knew how to carry it out?
Gareth Southgate was an intelligent lad who was a great defender for Villa. Anybody like to see his name mentioned as taking over?
Quote from: Risso on June 07, 2011, 04:33:21 PMGareth Southgate was an intelligent lad who was a great defender for Villa. Anybody like to see his name mentioned as taking over?That's because he wasn't a very good manager at Middleborough, but just because one ex centre half didn't take to management does not mean another one won't.
Quote from: John M on June 07, 2011, 04:54:44 PMQuote from: Risso on June 07, 2011, 04:33:21 PMGareth Southgate was an intelligent lad who was a great defender for Villa. Anybody like to see his name mentioned as taking over?That's because he wasn't a very good manager at Middleborough, but just because one ex centre half didn't take to management does not mean another one won't.One reason so many successful players don't make it in management is that they get thrown into management at too high a level to start with.Southgate, who is undoubtedly intelligent and erudite, is now considered to be a failure in management, having started out in too big a job. Shearer, having taken the Newcastle job even for a short while, is going to be considered the same way, I imagine.I understand why players take jobs like those when they're offered as a first step into management - it must be flattering - but I wonder how many potentially really good managers get ruined by going that way, rather than starting off and learning their trade further down the leagues.
So then, once every great manager in existence today has shuffled off their mortal coil- that will be the end of football as we know it?Just where is the next exceptional manager going to come from, if no-one is willing to try out someone with no experience, but great intelligence, passion and knowledge of the game?Not necessarily saying it's Martin, but who knows?