An interesting post on Reuters' Blog today, speculating about what credentials are needed to be a successful manager in the Premier League, and continuing on to give a couple of examples of who they see as ideal candidates for the Chelsea job.
A lot has been flying about regarding Hiddink, Klinsmann and Van Basten, so it's refreshing to see 2 new names pop up; Delio Rossi and Armin Veh.
Both have apparently had modest playing careers, but had great success at club management level, much like Ferguson, Wenger and Mourinho.
In his first season at Lazio, Rossi managed to steer the troubled club to a UEFA Cup place, only for it to be lost as part of the Italian Football Scandal. But, despite an 11 point deduction for the start of last season, the Italian still managed to guide Lazio to a 3rd-placed finish and a Champions League spot.
As for Veh, a broken leg stopped his football-playing career at the age of just 23, so he can be forgiven for not having made that much impression as a player. However, he brought the German title to Stuttgart as a manager last year, ending their 15 year wait.
You can read the full article at Reuters Soccer Blog.
Reuters Soccer Blog - What Makes a Successful Manager?
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