Bob Paisley
Though I hate Liverpool with an absolute passion, I can’t deny the greatness of the man. He was the key from the era of dominance, when Liverpool were without a doubt not only the best side in England but arguably in the whole world. His record of three European Cups in his time was incredible, as was his 6 League titles. Some of the sides he had you would truly beg, borrow and steal to watch play!
Harry Redknapp
This guy, wherever he has gone, he has had success. In particular, symbolised at teams with no funds. He always did miracles, most notably at West Ham and at Portsmouth. At Pompey the side he created was a true joy to watch with all the great players of African heritage. Now that he is at a club with funds in Tottenham Hotspurs, look at what he is creating. Through his shrewd buys and great tactics, he got them into the Champions League last year. Now this year they are shaping up as a definite Premier League threat.I love him as a manager!
Bill Nicholson
Another great from the 50s was this great Spurs man. Through his great man management and inspiration he achieved great success. That culminated in winning the title two times and the FA Cup 3 times. He instilled that undeniable will to win in players.
Ron Atkinson
I must admit im inserting a bit of bias here for I loved ‘Mr Bojangles’ and his time at my beloved Aston Villa. I viewed him as the man to return us to the glory days, only for him to fall foul of ‘Deadly’ Doug Ellis – the then Villa Chairman. Previously in the late 70′s, the team he created at West Bromich Albion was symbolised by 3 black players. In a time where the English game was symbolised by a racist edict, it was a great old side. He was renowned for his work in the transfer market, where he’d get players on the cheap and make them into stars, like John Sheridan in his tenure as manager at Sheffield Wednesday. He got the plum job at Manchester United in the time just before ‘Fergie’. Though, he fell out of favour with the board there when most thought he was the man to return them to the glory years.