ENGLAND LEGENDS TO MANAGERS: THE HOT-SEAT SUCCESSES AND THE FAILURES
THE HITS
JACK CHARLTON World Cup winner earned legendary status in the Republic of Ireland for his 10 years in charge, during which they qualified for major tournaments and reached the World Cup quarter-final in 1990.
ALAN BALL World Cup-winning midfield dynamo went on to spend 666 matches in the dug-out as boss of Portsmouth (twice), Man City, Stoke, Southampton, Blackpool and Exeter. GERRY FRANCIS
Captained England, led Bristol Rovers to promotion in his first managerial job, before taking over at QPR where they finished fifth in the first Premier League season. Also bossed Tottenham.
BRYAN ROBSON (below) Nicknamed Captain Marvel, he led Middlesbrough to promotion as playermanager and was boss for West Brom’s relegation Great Escape in 2005.
GLENN HODDLE One of England’s most technically gifted players, he steered financially stricken Swindon into the top flight, reached FA Cup semi-finals and European Cup Winners’ Cup with Chelsea and led England to 1998 World Cup.
THE MISSES
BOBBY MOORE The legend lifted football’s greatest trophy, but failed to reach the heights as a boss, taking charge of Hong Kong’s Eastern Club, non-league Oxford City and Southend, then went into media work. BOBBY
CHARLTON World Cup winner, European Cup winner, England cap centurion and leading scorer for nearly 50 years. But, as a boss, suffered relegation with Preston and had a short caretaker role at Wigan.
RAY WILKINS A glorious playing career set him up for management, but unsuccessful stints at QPR and Fulham in 90s convinced him to be a No.2 most of his career, briefly back in charge with Jordan in 2014. ALAN SHEARER (left) A prolific No.9 as a player, his only go in management in April 2009 was when he took temporary charge of Newcastle. Eight games brought just five points before a return to TV punditry. GARY NEVILLE After 19 years at Manchester United and 12 years for England, Neville’s only management job was with Valencia. Won just three out of 16 league games and was axed.