- Rosenior’s exit highlights intense pressure facing today’s young British managers.
- Lampard and Andrews have achieved levels of success, maybe Wilshere too.
- Wilshere’s trophy win offers hope as Clement’s masterclass transformed City.
With Liam Rosenior being the latest managerial casualty this season, it seems that with a couple of exceptions young British managers have struggled in recent times.
Pressure
Before the start of the season, Liam Manning represented promise for some Norwich City fans. This was a manager who had just missed out on the play-offs with Bristol City.
While I wasn’t initially convinced, I did remember how unfancied managers like Paul Lambert or Alex Neill when they started.
Difficult circumstances
While the likes of Graham Potter or Liam Rosenior have lost high profile league jobs due to results, there is some nuance to what happened with Liam Manning.
In a strange way, there is a pressure that comes with taking on these roles. You are not only expected to achieve but you are effectively representing hope for the future of football.
Exceptions
Fortunately, there are exceptions. Keith Andrews was promoted to the top spot when Thomas Frank left Brentford. What he managed to achieve defied most people’s expectations.
While he underperformed at Derby Frank Lampard has overcome the “nepo baby” accusations to take Coventry to the top level.
Learn from the best
Some fans may have felt aggrieved that Jack Wilshere did not get a shot at managing Norwich City after his stint coaching with the club. While he only got two games, I did like his approach.
He has since had his chance to get his name out there by managing Luton. While it may be a smaller level, getting the club back in the Championship after their recent struggles would be a massive achievement.
What he and other young British managers should do is look at our favourite Belgian, Philippe Clement, as an example. He has not bemoaned his circumstances, made full use of his playing resources and effectively balanced out praising his team and keeping them on their toes in equal measure.
Future stars…
Is there a possibility that there is a Norwich City manager amongst our team in future? I wouldn’t put it past the likes of Kenny McLean, who have shown great leadership even in the most difficult circumstances.
The fact is that even the fittest of players will likely have to stop playing before they hit 40.
Playing for someone like Clement is not just a great opportunity to develop as a player but possibly in terms of coaching and managing later on.
