England's “Golden Generation” appears to be encountering some difficulties in their managerial career.
Despite their outstanding playing careers, it has been difficult for many of these stars to transition into top managers.
It can be said that a handful of these men are still young in management and would need time to grow.
However, a counterargument can be made that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola started dominating quite early.
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane also excelled during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu.
There have also been connotations right, left, and center that midfielders and defenders understand the game better and make better managers in comparison to attackers.
Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Paul Scholes are all legendary midfielders not only in English football but globally, however, they have also found it hard in management.
Wayne Rooney, recently dismissed by Birmingham City on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, was a versatile player, who played across several positions in defense and midfield, but like his English pals, football management hasn't been rosy for him.
Possibly, it's the tag that legends or star footballing names don't make great managers that continues to show forth, although Zidane also defies that logic.
Anyway, England's “Golden Generation” have been ranked in terms of their performance as managers and it will be interesting to see where they are placed on the rankings.
Without further ado, Gary Neville, who had a disastrous short stint in management with Valencia sits 9th on the list.
The Englishman was manager of the La Liga side from December 8, 2015, to March 30, 2016, winning 10 games, losing 11, and drawing 7, in his 28 games in charge of the team.
Paul Scholes also had a short stint in management, coaching Oldham Athletic from February 11, 2019, to March 14, 2019.
He was also caretaker manager of co-owned club Salford City from October 12, 2020, to November 4, 2020.
In Scholes' 11 games in management, he won 3 games, drew 4 matches, and lost 4.
The only name on the list, who appears to be doing relatively Okay in management is Michael Carrick.
Carrick has been impressive managing Middlesborough, as they sit 12th on the Championship table, just 4 points away from the last promotion qualification slot.
Meanwhile, away from what Michael Carrick has done in the Championship, the Englishman has also led his side to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup, where he will battle Chelsea over two legs.
Frank Lampard, who also started football management decently at Derby County, but plummeted when given a bigger job, handling Chelsea and Everton has been ranked 2nd on the log.
Lampard has managed 196 matches in his career, winning 83 matches, drawing 40, and losing 73.
On the summit of this list is Al Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard, who also had stints with Scottish club Rangers and Premier League side Aston Villa.
He is the only name in the list that has won a trophy, having lifted the Scottish Premiership with Rangers in the 2020/21 season.
England's “Golden Generation” Ranked As Managers
1)Steven Gerrard - Former clubs: Rangers, Aston Villa, Current Club: Al Ettifaq.
2) Frank Lampard - Former clubs: Derby County, Chelsea, and Everton.
3) Michael Carrick - Current club: Middlesborough.
4) Scott Parker - Former clubs: Fulham, Bournemouth, and Club Brugge.
5) Phil Neville - Former clubs: England Women's National Team, Inter Miami, and Portland Timbers.
6) Wayne Rooney - Former clubs: Derby County, DC United and Birmingham City.
7) Sol Campbell - Former clubs: Macclesfield Town and Southend United.
8) Paul Scholes - Oldham Athletic
9) Gary Neville - Valencia
Despite their outstanding playing careers, it has been difficult for many of these stars to transition into top managers.
It can be said that a handful of these men are still young in management and would need time to grow.
However, a counterargument can be made that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola started dominating quite early.
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane also excelled during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu.
There have also been connotations right, left, and center that midfielders and defenders understand the game better and make better managers in comparison to attackers.
Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Paul Scholes are all legendary midfielders not only in English football but globally, however, they have also found it hard in management.
Wayne Rooney, recently dismissed by Birmingham City on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, was a versatile player, who played across several positions in defense and midfield, but like his English pals, football management hasn't been rosy for him.
Possibly, it's the tag that legends or star footballing names don't make great managers that continues to show forth, although Zidane also defies that logic.
Anyway, England's “Golden Generation” have been ranked in terms of their performance as managers and it will be interesting to see where they are placed on the rankings.
Without further ado, Gary Neville, who had a disastrous short stint in management with Valencia sits 9th on the list.
The Englishman was manager of the La Liga side from December 8, 2015, to March 30, 2016, winning 10 games, losing 11, and drawing 7, in his 28 games in charge of the team.
Paul Scholes also had a short stint in management, coaching Oldham Athletic from February 11, 2019, to March 14, 2019.
He was also caretaker manager of co-owned club Salford City from October 12, 2020, to November 4, 2020.
In Scholes' 11 games in management, he won 3 games, drew 4 matches, and lost 4.
The only name on the list, who appears to be doing relatively Okay in management is Michael Carrick.
Carrick has been impressive managing Middlesborough, as they sit 12th on the Championship table, just 4 points away from the last promotion qualification slot.
Meanwhile, away from what Michael Carrick has done in the Championship, the Englishman has also led his side to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup, where he will battle Chelsea over two legs.
Frank Lampard, who also started football management decently at Derby County, but plummeted when given a bigger job, handling Chelsea and Everton has been ranked 2nd on the log.
Lampard has managed 196 matches in his career, winning 83 matches, drawing 40, and losing 73.
On the summit of this list is Al Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard, who also had stints with Scottish club Rangers and Premier League side Aston Villa.
He is the only name in the list that has won a trophy, having lifted the Scottish Premiership with Rangers in the 2020/21 season.
England's “Golden Generation” Ranked As Managers
1)Steven Gerrard - Former clubs: Rangers, Aston Villa, Current Club: Al Ettifaq.
2) Frank Lampard - Former clubs: Derby County, Chelsea, and Everton.
3) Michael Carrick - Current club: Middlesborough.
4) Scott Parker - Former clubs: Fulham, Bournemouth, and Club Brugge.
5) Phil Neville - Former clubs: England Women's National Team, Inter Miami, and Portland Timbers.
6) Wayne Rooney - Former clubs: Derby County, DC United and Birmingham City.
7) Sol Campbell - Former clubs: Macclesfield Town and Southend United.
8) Paul Scholes - Oldham Athletic
9) Gary Neville - Valencia