Despite all his weird moans and sarcasm, Pep Guardiola has never been shy when it comes to praising when he sees fit.
The latest recipient of the Manchester City boss’s generous words has been Brighton manager Graham Potter, Guardiola saying he “would love to play” on Potter’s side “after City’s 1-0 win over the Seagulls on Wednesday night. .
Now we’re pretty sure Brighton had managed to come back with a point from Etihad stadium that the Catalan coach wouldn’t have been so excited about his counterpart, but it was a good idea nonetheless.
So Guardiola is clearly a Potter fan, and that got us thinking – who are the best English managers currently in office? Here is our top ten …
Few UK managers can claim to have a list of former employers as long as Roy Hodgson’s.
Including guardian roles, Hodgson has supported no less than 21 teams, including one (Inter) with whom he had two spells.
While he might not have a brimming trophy cabinet to show for his efforts in the management game, spells with players like Liverpool, Inter and England make him more than worthy of a place on our list, and his accomplishments with Crystal Palace since joining the club in 2017 should not be underestimated.
Football is a fickle game, and some of you are probably scoffing at the suggestion that Chris Wilder is one of the best English managers at work right now, but come back at the end of last season and you would have nodded your head. .
The truth is, Sheffield United aren’t having a bad season – they’re having the kind of season you expect from them with their squad.
Wilder did amazingly well to equalize reach Premier League with the Blades, and a ninth place finish in 2019/20 was frankly absurd.
There may still be life in Sheffield United’s relegation fight, but whether or not they finish deep in the league, Wilder is a brilliant manager.
Dean Smith started as a manager at League One Walsall, and he did well to stabilize the club after they found themselves flirting with relegation for several years.
Having moved to Brentford, he was given the unenviable task of picking a team that clearly struggled after coming so close to promotion the following season, only to be knocked out of the playoff semi-finals by Middlesbrough.
He did a solid job at the Bees, playing great football and incorporating a lot of new faces. However, his move to Aston Villa is where he really made a name for himself.
Smith got a promotion in his very first season at Villa Park, and after retaining his top status last season, he’s proving that, with time and money in the transfer market, he’s astute enough to compete. at the highest level.
Sean Dyche may not have the riches at his disposal that some other Premier League managers – how do we know that? Well, he tells us that every ten minutes, obviously.
Moaning aside, removing Burnley from the league and securing a place in the Europa League like he did in 2017/18 is a remarkable achievement, and despite languishing down the table sometimes you still feel like Dyche. to lead the Clarets to safety.
With two promotions already under his name, Dyche will undoubtedly continue to experience much more success in his managerial career,
Steve Gerrard or Frank Lampard? It’s a debate that never really seemed to be settled during their playing days, but it’s clear who gets the best out of it in managerial play.
The former Liverpool man landed on his feet when he received the reins of the Scottish giants from Rangers, but he’s more than just taking the opportunity.
Say what you love about the quality of Scottish football, Rangers are a huge club and the pressure that comes with the job should not be underestimated.
Gerrard looks destined to end Celtic’s dominance atop the Scottish Premiership this season, and what’s even more impressive is the fact that he has his squad playing some quality stuff in the process.
Good old Sam Allardyce.
Say what you like about his style of play, if keeping the sheets clean and sharpening the results was as easy as everyone seems to think, he wouldn’t keep getting jobs specifically because he can do both of these things. -above.
Being disciplined and organized is an integral part of football, and while fantasy football is all well and good, there is more than one way to win a football game.
Allardyce is a master of his craft and will never be short of vacancies.
Pep’s favorite himself.
Potter has been criticized at times for Brighton’s lack of a final product, but the groundwork for a good side has been laid, they just need that tip to be able to progress the way they want.
Prior to Brighton, Potter spent a year in the league with Swansea, and while a tenth place finish for a side that played in the Premier League the previous season may seem disappointing, it represents a solid comeback given the upheaval following relegation from the club.
Here we go, the man you think you hate but secretly love.
Neil Warnock is the kind of manager you can spend your life thinking you hate and then the second he walks into your club you absolutely love him.
The Middlesbrough boss has been in the management for over 40 years now, and during that time he has been successful eight promotions – more than any other manager in English football.
Since becoming Boro’s boss last season, Warnock has turned the Teessiders from relegation fodder into true contenders for promotion, proving that – even at 72 – the man still has it.
Mark Robins may not boast of the kind of resume Roy Hodgson’s likes do, but that doesn’t make his in-game accomplishments any less impressive.
Robins almost managed to secure an unlikely promotion with Rotherham in his first managerial position, although the club received a 17-point deduction from the Football League.
Since his appointment as head of Coventry in 2017, Robins has won of them promotions and looks well positioned to keep the Sky Blues in the league this season.
Considering the financial crisis the club have found themselves in over the past few years, that’s great.
Laugh as much as you want, if you are looking for a manager who has a proven track record and can get you out of the league, look no further.
England’s second tier is one of the most demanding leagues in the world, so enjoying Steve Bruce’s success is pretty special.
The Newcastle boss has been the subject of much criticism lately, but with Mike Ashley refusing to spend any money on the transfer market, Bruce’s hands are somewhat tied.
Nonetheless, he will keep them in the top flight and his accomplishments over the years should not be underestimated.
