Failed managers as pundits

[Big Swifty]

It has struck me how some ex-managers with rubbish track records have become pundits and comment on the quality of present managers. Admittedly, some of these were stopgaps or temporary appointments, but they never say "I can tell you from my own experience that managing is not easy".

I am thinking of Quinn, Shearer, and Gary Neville. Could some statto list their managerial record for us? It might be quite illuminating. Going back a bit, Sir Stanley Matthews and R Charlton tried it, but were rubbish at it.

Who'll be the next pundit - Bradley from Swansea?

 

[bluethrunthru]

Don't forget Curbishley and his sage words.................... been out of management for years yet somehow still called upon to give his views - why???

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

Could it be vaguely related to 'successful' managers tending not to be ex-managers?

 

[Helmet Cole]

Those who can manage, manage. Those who can't are available for media duties.

 

[aguero93:20]

You'd think we'd hire charismatic, eloquent people with a good knowledge of the game but that's far too logical for some.

 

[Helmet Cole]

You'd think we'd hire charismatic, eloquent people with a good knowledge of the game but that's far too logical for some.

I think they get hired as managers and coaches so are unavailable for media duties.

 

[StrangewaysHereWeCome]

To be fair I'm sure Neville said on Sunday Supplement it was harder than he ever imagined (being a manager)
Why did Curbishley retire?

 

[mat]

These failures build up relationships with their media buds to get the gigs. Some also work for betting firms which makes you wonder if they are told to say some things to boost or reduce odds on matches.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

You'd think we'd hire charismatic, eloquent people with a good knowledge of the game but that's far too logical for some.

Other sports manage it, and it seems that continental football manages to escape the media frenzy whenever a Rag or Dipper scores.

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

You'd think we'd hire charismatic, eloquent people with a good knowledge of the game but that's far too logical for some.

Irish TV gave Clinton Morrison a chance on Irish football....... he be like, d`ya get me?

Silly thing is he s oblivious to it, so it`s harmless.

WTF! Troy Deeney on the telly??? clearly stuck in remedial class.....