Managerial Movement II

Tuesday, 16 June 09, 04:26 AM · Comments(0)

By Michael Sinnerton

Contuinuing on from yesterdays managerial contenders this summer.....

Alan Curbishley

Bio: Obviously did a great job at Charlton but I would argue a poor job at West Ham. His supporters would say he produced countless top ten finishes whilst his detractors would argue without a little rule-breaking he would have got a very decent West Ham side relegated. Nevertheless he is very experienced in the Premiership and has been successful with promoting a relatively small job so should be a good candidate for a decent Championship club.

Value: Been out of the game long enough to come comparatively cheap.

Chance of a move: 5/10

Managerial Achievements: 6/10

Alan Irvine

Bio: Despite an erroneous Wikipedia page, Irvine is not yet the manager at West Brom. Having coached the academies at Blackburn and Newcastle and been assistant manager under David Moyes at Everton, Irvine made his first managerial steps at Preston. Joining them in a relegation battle, he was viewed as a slightly risky appointment but guided them to 15^th and last year to the play-offs despite a tiny budget. Despite Wikipedia's claims he is also not due to be Newcastle manager on the 15/07/2009. In fact his page is something of warning side for using the site as a research tool.

Value: Talented manager on the cheap

Chance of a move: 6/10 Won't mind staying, but could be tempted by a bigger budget

Managerial Achievements: 3/10

Darren Ferguson

With the most famous name in the business management promised to be a difficult choice for Darren Ferguson, but he seems to have taken it all in his stride. Whilst being in the right place at the right time, as Peterborough splash the cash, back to back promotions must owe sometimes to good management. He has done well to blend a young side into a winning one but may prefer to continue up his learning curve whilst in a relative backwater that has substantial backing.

Value: Compensation would be necessary - £1m perhaps

Chance of a move: 3/10

Managerial Achievements: 4/10

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