The Men Behind the Machine

This being the first installment of Creme dela Preme, there is no better way to kick off the debate that a top ten listing. But top ten of what... best players...naah been done a million times already...hmmm...top ten goals?... also been done... i know...how about we give a ode to the men behind the machine and look of the top ten EPL managers (Past and Present). Here is my take on it:

1. Sir Alex - the most success manager in the history of the EPL so a guess he is a shoe in for the top spot.

2. Arsene Wenger...or should i say Le Voyeur... lol - Throphies aside the french man eye for talend and playing philosphy has lit up the premier league since 1996.

now here where it gets interesting...

3. The Special One - His brand of arrogance mixed with his astute understanding of tactics has lead to his time at chelski being one laden with thropies.

4. Rafa Benitez - Just by the fact that he has won the champions league...oh and him well groomed facial hair.

5. David Moyes - The wiley scots man so far has been the only manager to displace one of the big four, hence his inclusion in the top 10. Also he has helped Everton to punch above their weight for couple seasons now.

6. Harry "wheeling Dealing" Redknapp - Where ever he goes expect there to be some sort of wheeling and dealing. Cunning as a fox Harry has carved out a niche for himself as an escape artist, saving clubs from the drop on numerous occassions.

7. David O'leary - The Arsenal legend saw Leeds through one of their most successful period, culminating with a Champions League semi finals appearance. Leeds fortune went as David did and it was no surprise to see their demise after his departure.

8. Big Sam - Love him or hate him, you have to admit he knows how to get the best out of what he has. bringing Bolton up from the Chmapionship, he turned the reebok stadium into one of the most feared places in the EPL. Armed to the teeth with a mob of long ball specialist Big Sam, turned Bolton into one of the 'best of the rest'.

9. Sir Bobby Robson - Yes his time with the Geordies was not laden with trophies... infact it was not laden with much otehr than failures and excuses. But his time at Barca (yes I know I said EPL managers....but come on I am struggling here) was very fruitful. Oh and plus Mourinho was once his translator.

And last but not least...

10. Gerard Houllier - Well maybe he should have been higher up due to the fact that he won a think a treble (Carling Cup, Fa Cup and Uefa Cup)... he is down here because we all know that what Liverpool really wanted was the League.

Well there is my take on it be free to let me know what you thinking. So on this note I hereby open Creme dela Prem for service. AMy this blog live on forever... well if not forevr atleast longer that Paul Ince...