We all have roughly the same idea has to the best players but who, in present times, would you say is the greatest motivator and tactician. I'l get the ball rolling: Arsene Wenger. Under his management, and at there best, Arsenal are the greatest advert for football in the world.
great minds Ben As soon as I saw this thread, he was the first name in my head. top manager, won the Scudetto with Milan, Roma and Juventus also CL winner with Milan won laliga with Madrid in the 90s Macello Lippi is another who would need to be challenging for that particular honour his tactics in Germany last summer were immense changing from 1 forward to 3 forwards then down to two forwards was tactics at there very best he picked the most flexible teams at the expense of some better players
are we talking most sucessful manager or greatest manager.if greatest then rinus michels,zagallo and tele santana all produced teams that played great football unlike capello.but if most sucessful then yes capello.
Alex Ferguson. Last manager to win a European trophy with a Scottish team, and built a side that rivalled the Old Firm and was the last team outwith the Glasgow two to win the league. He has built 3 teams at Man united that all played attractive football. Led Man U to back to back titles first time since a team done this, the early 80s when Liverpool were the last ones to do it. His player identification is exceptional. To sell Ince and other players to bring in the now famous class of 92 is pure inspiration. Aberdeen 1978�1986 Scottish League: (3) 1979/80, 1983/84, 1984/85 Scottish Cup: (4) 1981/82, 1982/83, 1983/84, 1985/86 Scottish League Cup: (1) 1985/86 European competition European Cup Winners Cup: (1) 1982/83 UEFA Supercup: (1) 1983/84 Domestic competition FA Premiership: (8) 1992/93, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01, 2002/03 FA Cup: (5) 1989/90, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1998/99, 2003/04 League Cup: (2) 1991/92, 2005/06 FA Charity/Community Shield: (5) 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003 European competition UEFA Champions League: (1) 1998/1999 European Cup Winners Cup: (1) 1990/91 Intercontinental Cup: (1) 1999 (aka Toyota Cup since 1980) UEFA Supercup: (1) 1991/92 One flaw would be in 20 years at man u hes only one won European Cup. His rivals, Wenger plays great football and his good player identification but never won a back to back title or European trophy. Mourinho will always be in doubt becasue of the vast money he spent at Chelsea. Capello's style of play and man management will cast doubt in his ability. Plus I find him repulsive and dishonourable (rat deserting a ship). Clough, never won enough league titles.
SAF disqualified for rank bad sportsmanship -bringing disgrace to the jerseys in a cup final (1969 Scottish Cup final)- how did he get a knighthood after that? One name not mentioned yet - Trapattoni. Seven league titles in Italy, one in Germany, one in Portugal, Intercontinental, European and EUFA cups. Certainly a contender
One that I don't think has been is mentioned is the ultimate campaigner for the little guy. Mr Guus Hiddink!!!
<div class="quote_poster">united4life Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Alex Ferguson. Last manager to win a European trophy with a Scottish team, and built a side that rivalled the Old Firm and was the last team outwith the Glasgow two to win the league. He has built 3 teams at Man united that all played attractive football. Led Man U to back to back titles first time since a team done this, the early 80s when Liverpool were the last ones to do it. His player identification is exceptional. To sell Ince and other players to bring in the now famous class of 92 is pure inspiration. Aberdeen 1978�1986 Scottish League: (3) 1979/80, 1983/84, 1984/85 Scottish Cup: (4) 1981/82, 1982/83, 1983/84, 1985/86 Scottish League Cup: (1) 1985/86 European competition European Cup Winners Cup: (1) 1982/83 UEFA Supercup: (1) 1983/84 Domestic competition FA Premiership: (8) 1992/93, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01, 2002/03 FA Cup: (5) 1989/90, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1998/99, 2003/04 League Cup: (2) 1991/92, 2005/06 FA Charity/Community Shield: (5) 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003 European competition UEFA Champions League: (1) 1998/1999 European Cup Winners Cup: (1) 1990/91 Intercontinental Cup: (1) 1999 (aka Toyota Cup since 1980) UEFA Supercup: (1) 1991/92 One flaw would be in 20 years at man u hes only one won European Cup. His rivals, Wenger plays great football and his good player identification but never won a back to back title or European trophy. Mourinho will always be in doubt becasue of the vast money he spent at Chelsea. Capello's style of play and man management will cast doubt in his ability. Plus I find him repulsive and dishonourable (rat deserting a ship). Clough, never won enough league titles.</div> I agree with him
