The most controversial Premier League managers of all time
From Canio to Fergie and Mourinho, these are the hotheads calling the shots
Words: Tom Ward
If there’s one thing we love in our football, it’s drama. Sure, players can be just as entertaining off the pitch as on, but for the really out-there behaviour – the real temper tantrums and strangely cryptic remarks – we need to turn to the managers.
From criminal investigations to fascist affiliations, racist outbursts and physical assault, here are some of the PL’s most outspoken, out there, and downright disconcerting managers ever.
Ron Atkinson
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