Current players -
John Terry - Chelsea through and through, the warrior of a defender has made no secret of his desire to one day manage the side he's spent a decade battling for. With his current boss being just 3 years his senior, Terry has been inspired and announced seeing Villas-Boas succeed was a good incentive for his ultimate aim. Used to the big occasion, the pressure that surrounds being the centre man and the headlines that come attached with this, John Terry has perhaps an advantage over competitors on this list. His communication is first class and for me has potential to go a long way as a manager.
Verdict - 8/10
Jamie Carragher - Carragher is almost a certainty to make the step up into the heirachy of football once he's hung up his boots, young Liverpool defender Martin Kelly came out only last week and stated he expects Jamie to be a 'great' manager in the future. To anyone who knows anything about him, Carragher is the pinnacle of footballing knowledge, he knows everything that is worth knowing, anywhere in the footballing world. Carra's links with Liverpool FC will go on further than playing, that is obvious, it would not come as a surprise to see him as Liverpool manager anytime in the next 10 years. It is of opinion that his sheer passion and love for the game would not allow anything to stand in the way.
Verdict - 9/10
David James - An interesting one this, perhaps the figure that has been most public about his managing aspirations, Jamo came public that he was eyeing the role: 'Management is something i really want to do'. James's desire to be a manager then, is surely undisputed, yet it remains to be seen wether the job is genuinely suited to the big man. One can only to easily remember when it was 'Calamity James' in the headlines, with no the question beckons on just wether he could command that respect a manager does, both to the players and fans. Everyone has to believe in what their manager is instructing, be confident in their ideas. This, is perhaps where David James struggles on our list.
Verdict - 5/10
Danny Murphy - On contrast to our list, Murphy is quite the calm character. Though by no means does this put him out of contention, in fact a managers role would surely suit his intelligent style of play or at least how he conducts himself? Great managers don't always need to be loud, look at Shankly, Ferguson and more recently Ancelotti and Mancini, in my eyes Danny Murphy epitomises professionalism and respect. There are no doubts in my mind he commands that Fulham squad in his own right. He has been around the block, his knowledge of the game will be second to none. I for one could see him rising through the lower league ranks and surprising everyone.
Verdict - 8/10
Ryan Giggs - Who could rule out Ryan Giggs succeeding Fergie at Old Trafford? He has already began to undertake his coaching badges and it could well be the 'legendary' status he has himself at Old Trafford, that makes him that bit more a serious contender. Not known for being overly vocal or captaining United over long periods, Giggs has been the stalwart of the Premier League and seen it all. It is unimaginable that such experience won't get an opportunity to shine on the other side of the white line. One hopes that personal issues won't stand in his way, it is hard to imagine any employee of Giggs not showing respect for the Welshman. It is difficult to imagine Ryan Giggs out of football.
Verdict 7/10
Retired players -
Zinedine Zidane - What more has to be said? It would be mortifying to see 'Zizou' not make it in the top level of football management. The infamous World Cup 2006 final should not shield what was a marvelous career, full of attributes that should allow Zidane to shine at managerial level - Leadership, organisation, communication too name a few, overall though respect, which group of players is not going to listen and absorb every single word this football legend says? Now 'Special adviser' at The Bernabeu, don't be surprised when this great is leading a team from the dugout.
Verdict - 9/10
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - A huge character inside the game, the widely loved Dutchman was admired by all for his attitude and personality to football. It was certainly a pleasant shock to hear him consider himself for the recent job vacations at Brentford and Cardiff, there is no doubt in my mind that he will blossom into a fine young manager. Being out of the game a few years Jimmy has completed his coaching badges and will have a wide range of knowledge, being comfortable in languages is another huge tick for Hasselbaink. It would not come as a huge shock to see him rising through the football league managerial ranks in the coming future.
Verdict 7.5/10
Paul Scholes - Out of all of the mainstays in the classic 'Fergie's United kids' perhaps Scholes would be bottom of the list in terms of management. Although he has showed hunger for the main job. A couple of years ago he notably announced his ambition to succeed Ferguson, now - coaching badges complete, there isn't much standing between this playmaker and a chance to be boss. To many his lack of 'in your face' communication has been apparent, like Danny Murphy previously, this will not be a problem for Scholes if his passion and commitment is there, if he is prepared to take the slog and get the door slammed in his face like once teammate Roy Keane, there is no reason why he cannot make it.
Verdict - 7/10
Dennis Bergkamp - Current Ajax assistant boss Bergkamp has got to be a leading contender for a top European job of the future. Since retiring in 2006 he has been completing coaching badges and now is already thriving in his assistant role. However, his Premier League admirers at The Emirates firmly hold him as a favorite to succeed Arsene Wenger. His charismatic persona and ability to dictate things on the field will give him an opportunity, he will command respect and interact well at any level. Perhaps Arsenal is a step too far for a first main job, but if Arsenal fans had their way, he'd be in that seat inside the next decade.
Verdict - 8/10
Robbie Fowler - Fowler cheats our list, already holding down a position of player/coach at Muangthong United in Thailand. This natural finisher has surely proved his commitment to taking the next step in the game, moving to Asia and straight into such a job takes backbone, language barrier will be an issue, yet Robbie has played everywhere, all over Continents, and knows all sorts of footballing levels inside out. This job could be vital for his managerial future, taking the step already as a player/coach holds a big advantage and Fowler has made it no secret of returning to Anfield and replacing Kenny Dalglish, seems a tad naive now, but given a couple of solid years is not beyond the realms of possibility.
Verdict - 8.5/10
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