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Mourinho's pizazz, Don Fabio's glare: Sportsmail's guide to the perfect gaffer
What makes the perfect football manager? Gaffers come and go but some have that certain special something, the X-factor that makes them stand out from the rest. And we're not just talking about Phil Brown's tan.[LNB]Jose Mourinho's charisma versus Scolari shuffling about on the sideline in a tracksuit looking ever-so-slightly helpless.[LNB]The way Sir Alex Ferguson acted as a father figure to the likes of Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes as opposed to Paul Ince pulling on his boots and tackling his players on the training pitch. You see what we mean.[LNB]Here's Sportsmail's guide to the anatomy of a football manager. [LNB]What qualities does the manager of your club have that would make the cut? Let us know using the comment box below. Shrewd: Wenger[LNB] PRUDENCE Arsene Wenger, Arsenal[LNB]They call him 'The Professor' for a reason, although his academic qualifications may only stretch to a degree in economics from Strasbourg University.[LNB]Wenger's (right) stringent transfer policy and emphasis on youth built 'The Invincibles' side of 2003-4 and, although Arsenal may not be enjoying the best campaigns this season, Gunners fans should be proud that the club's success has been built on firm financial foundations. [LNB]And that is down to Mr Wenger.[LNB] Pizazz: Mourinho[LNB] CHARISMA Jose Mourinho, Inter, ex-Chelsea[LNB]It can only be The Special One. He lit up the Premier League with sheer arrogance. His strutting, pouting, petulant, outspoken behaviour kept us all captivated but only because Mourinho backed it up with results on the pitch, even if the methodology wasn't always pretty.[LNB]A Brian Clough for the 21st century - not bad for someone who started off in football as Sir Bobby Robson's interpreter.[LNB] Don't mess with the Don: Fabio[LNB] TACTICIAN Fabio Capello, England[LNB]He's shown himself to be a shrewd manager since he took over from the 'Wally with the brolly'. The Italian has no regard for reputation and picks his squads on current form, not past glories. England might still have a long way to go but they're winning the games that matter at the moment.[LNB]Incidentally, trying to think of a tactical master in the Premier League is hard. Rafa Benitez gets it right in Europe but often falls short on domestic duty. Phil Brown was spot on in the early stages of the season but has fallen off in recent months. Tony Pulis goes route one, Tony Mowbray takes the scenic option and Harry Redknapp just urges his strikers to 'run around a bit'.[LNB] Down with the kids: Fergie[LNB] FATHER FIGURE Sir Alex Ferguson, Man Utd[LNB] Old Trafford was always going to be the right place for Wayne Rooney when he decided he had outgrown Goodison Park. [LNB]Just look at the way Fergie nurtured Giggs' career, handling all the peripherals and letting the Welshman concentrate on his football.[LNB] SPORTSMANSHIP Sir Bobby Robson, Newcastle[LNB] The first gentleman of football. Even at 75 and fighting cancer for the fifth time, his voice still quivers when he talks about the game he loves.[LNB] Mr Motivator: Special KK[LNB] MAN MANAGEMENT Kevin Keegan, Newcastle[LNB] Say what you like about Keegan's ability to handle pressure or his tactical prowess.[LNB] But if there's one boss you want slapping you on the back and telling you you're the best in the business before you run out onto the pitch, it's Keegan.[LNB] Gusto: Redknapp[LNB] PASSION Harry Redknapp, Spurs, ex-Portsmouth[LNB]Whether you're wild about Harry or think he's a wheeler-dealing wide boy, you can't fault his passion for the game.[LNB]It gets him into trouble sometimes, whether it's getting too enthusiastic about a player from another club or letting off steam about a Darren Bent miss, but his heart's in the right place.[LNB] BULLISHNESS Sam Allardyce, Blackburn, ex-Bolton and Newcastle[LNB]Big Sam doesn't mess about and you want that in a manager - flimsiness just doesn't cut it at the top level. [LNB] TEAM SPIRIT David Moyes, Everton[LNB]Victor Anichebe aside, Moyes (right) ensures Everton play for each other and there is no room for egos. Steve Bruce is fostering a similar ethos at Wigan and Roy Hodgson also runs a tight ship at Fulham.[LNB] COMMUNICATION Martin O'Neill, Aston Villa, ex-Celtic[LNB]The seriousness with which he discusses a passage of play would lead you to think he was talking about a military manoeuvre if you just went by his tone of voice. It's paying dividends at Villa Park.[LNB] LIKEABILITY Gianfranco Zola, West Ham[LNB] Premier League management at West Ham doesn't seem to have dented the Sardinian's famous smile.[LNB] [LNB]PLAYING TALENT Kenny Dalglish, ex-Liverpool, ex-Newcastle, ex-Celtic, ex-Blackburn[LNB]The first person to win the league as a player-manager, Dalglish lead Liverpool to the Double in 1986.[LNB]'It didn't make any difference to the team that Kenny managed us as well as played,' said Mark Lawrenson. 'He was still undeniably our best player.' [LNB] Happy couple: Dalglish (left) and Lawrenson pose with 1986's League trophy and FA Cup [LNB]Although, as we have seen this season through the examples of Tony Adams, Paul Ince and Roy Keane, the best players do not necessarily make the best bosses.[LNB] Safe as houses, on the brink or a goner? Sportsmail predicts the future for the remaining 18 Premier League managers[LNB]ASH WEDNESDAY: If Hiddink wants to succeed he could do worse than learning The Language of English football[LNB]THE LIST: 30-21 of Sportsmail's top 50 black England internationals[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
