Who is the greatest ...

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guardiola

Hold on fanboi. He's only completed one successful season. He has a whole list of problems heading his way these next few years.

 

[Stickfigure]

You have heard of Barca right? He was the precursor to Cruyff - and Cruyffs mentor. He is most responsible for Barca's greatness today IMHO.

Not to mention inventing "Total Football" and kick starting Ajax Amsterdam's ascent to greatness.

Among many other things.

He may not have won much, but when I think of great coaches, I think of coaches who have revolutionised the game.

Rinus was the revolutionary manager of the last century. Fergie has been building team after winning team for close to a quarter century and that is why he is in my books. Cruyff is the most directly responsible person for Barca's current strength and even Spain's rate of progression over the last two decades. Sir Matt Busby built three great sides, revolutionised the scouting method that is still used by modern clubs and actually helped United avoid the same fate as Il Grande Torino (or is that El, can never remember...) after the Superga Air Disaster.

Having said that - Helenio is one of my personal faves due to his Catennacio and any one of a number of great coaches of Milan from the 80's/90's (Sacchi, Maldini) - with Sacchi being my personal fave of the lot

I cried when I read that

 

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I cried when I read that

Oh, I know I have a way with words. Would you like me to write their eulogy as well?