what makes a successful manager PART 2

[david in sweden]

I put out a thread earlier in the week looking at the " successful " managers in CCC and Prem. and their various qualities / similarities.

 

I'm not going to pretend that I tipped Alan Pardew, but he was on my list of names and fitted the bill according to the list. Namely, played non-league before having a career with Charlton and Palace. Worked as caretaker / asst. manager and later managed three clubs including a spell in the Prem. Not an international ..but a journeyman player.

 

I don't claim any prophetic gift ...but I only analysed existing records of English managers who fitted the bill, but weren't necessarily top of the pile.

 

Thanks BTW to those who contributed comments to the first thread they made interesting reading.

[Red And White Barmy Army]

u can clearly see how he got onto the 'shortlist' drawn up by Cortesse and Oldknow. It shows what the criteria they set out was as well:

 

>experienced (including in the lower leagues)

>capable of managing at a higher level as well

>reasonably high profile

>plays a good attacking style of football (something which southampton fans demand).

 

It would be interesting to see the other names on the list. I will probably sit here drinking and trying to guess the other names for the rest of the evening.

 

I would be very interested to have a comparison of the more successful managers at a particular club and the least successful at that club and see the differences/similarities in style. I believe that, even over a long period of time, most clubs retain the need for a particular style of football that seems to suit them in the long-term despite changes in players, backroom staff, etc.

 

If anyone can be bothered to apply this to Southampton (or any other club) then feel free to let me know but I want to watch big brother in a minute and toilet preparations have to be made.

[Nineteen Canteen]

One where the fans don't get to influence the decision.