Greatest Ever Managers Of All 20 Premier League Clubs
11. Liverpool – Bill Shankly
Bill Shankly was a part of the club between 1959 and 1974, when Liverpool was just a mere shadow of their former glory during those years. The team was in the Second Division and was not doing well, but once Shankly took control, he started rebuilding the entire team. Slowly but steadily, Liverpool started to become stronger and stronger.
Shankly’s legendary status is also due to his relationship with the fans. He was known to personally reach out to fans, replying to letters individually and also helping the fans get tickets when in need.
12. Manchester City – Pep Guardiola
Guardiola is considered by a number of players, managers and commentators to be one of the best footballing minds in the world. Under him, Manchester City became the first team to rack up 100 points in a Premier League season in 2017-18. He has won ten trophies with the club, including three Premier League titles.
13. Manchester United – Sir Alex Ferguson
Everyone who has the slightest interest in football will be aware of the incredible success story of Sir Alex Ferguson. As the Premier League was formed in 1992, United took the new English top-flight by storm winning 7 of its first 10 editions. Ferguson would retire in 2013 after winning his 13th league title. With no less than 29 trophies under his watch at Old Trafford.
14. Newcastle United – Stan Seymour
Stan Seymour is known as Mr.Newcastle United. Seymour was a former player turned manager who laid the foundations for the Newcastle United that exists today. He guided the squad to consecutive FA Cup successes in 1951 and 1952. Thus, he became the first man in English football history to lift the trophy with the same club as both a player and manager.
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15. Norwich City – Ken Brown
Ken Brown is the longest-serving manager in the history of Norwich City. He was in charge at Carrow Road for 7 years in which he managed 367 games, out of which 150 went his way and 93 were drawn. It gave him a win percentage of 40.9. Under the English gaffer, the team won the League cup in 1985 and were the second-tier champions in 1986. He also has a place in the Norwich City Hall of fame.