Mowen Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Which current players have got it then? I know all the tired clichés about how a great player doesn't make a great manager but it seems from the soundbites that a lot of the top players and big names of the last decade or so are thinking about management one day; off the top of my head there's Shearer, Rio, Terry, Carragher and even Rooney talked about doing it. One I reckon could be up to it is Geremi. He comes across very well in interviews, a bright bloke, can speak about 6 languages or something mental and has played for some of the worlds top clubs (Real Madrid, Chelsea, Middlesborough). Along with that he's always looked someone who can read the game and was a father figure to Zog and Bassong whilst they were here, Zog in particular being something of a strange one. He seems to have the attributes, I'd be interested to see if he goes into it when he finally retires. On a downside, at the age of 71 I fear he may be too old to be starting out in this game. Any others you've got your eye on? I think most would have predicted the calm, level headed Temuri going into management but there must be others out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Alan Smih of lower league clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Dean Ashton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Probably Jenas. He's one of very few footballers with a good degree of intelligence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Probably Jenas. He's one of very few footballers with a good degree of intelligence What? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Alan Smih of lower league clubs. Would be amazed if he doesn't go into it actually. Obviously I've discarded the fact that Nicky Butt'll be our player manager in the prem next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 James Milner. England manager by 2030. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Paul Scharner. Absolutely no reason other than that I think he looks like a future manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Nicky Butt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Why Nicky Butt? Having read interviews with him, it never sounds like he has any great love for the game, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Clarke Carlisle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 would be surprised if none of Terry, Lampard or Gerrard have a bash like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag3.14 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 worlds top clubs (Real Madrid, Chelsea, Middlesborough). Something not quite right here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Clarke Carlisle. Everytime I've heard his interviews, he speaks pretty well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Jimmy Bullard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Giggs. I think he'll make an excellent manager, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 would be surprised if none of Terry, Lampard or Gerrard have a bash like. Think Lampard might, meant to be a bright bloke. Can't see Terry or Gerrard doing it though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Drogba, just for hissy fits. "its a disgrace" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Probably Jenas. He's one of very few footballers with a good degree of intelligence he ALWAYS makes the wrong choice. ALWAYS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Crouch, not sure why I think this though. Gary Speed, although that's probably obvious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Looking at current successful managers in the Premiership - and profile them : Alex Ferguson - not a captain Arsene Wenger - not a captain Carlo Ancelotti - captain Rafa Benitez - not a captain It seems like leadership quality as a player is not the most important thing. I did not witness the playing careers of any of them - so wouldn't know how they were like when they were players. I would have imagined that, as in any trade, a hardworker and a keen learner stands a higher chance to suceed. In this regard, I have to point to Giggs and Lampard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Kevin Davies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GAMMELL Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Jonathan Woodgate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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