retired_robynjones

is there really much need for regen managers?? are there not enough former players to do this.

it's not so much a problem in lower leagues, but 3 seasons into my game a 31 year old regen has taken over at Dundee Utd! i think this takes away a bit of the realism!

mudvayne

Not all managers are former footballers, there are some who didn't play at all, or have played at very low levels or at young age only, but as managers are at the top levels in their countries...

retired_juliejime

Sir Alex Ferguson was never a player and look where it got him!

retired_kev4979

Sir Alex Ferguson certainly was a player.

retired_Restraynt

Sir Alex Ferguson is a regen.

retired_pieper762

Not true.

Sir Alex Ferguson played professional football for many Scottish SPL sides, including Rangers. Infact he was a striker with a goal average of over 1 goal every 2 games.

retired_Cliffc

I can't remember ever seeing an uncapped player move into management (but I havn't got the new game)

There should be more undecorated, unspectacular players who move into coaching/management (and this would remove the need for quite so many managers with no playing history whatsoever).

retired_omdion111

Are you entirely sure about that ?!?!?

Queens Park
St Johnston
Dunfirmline
Rangers
Falkirk

Are teams that ring a bell !!

José Mourinho never played professionally but Sir Alex certainly did :-)

Shegens

play

retired_w0lfpack1

Looking at the statement critically, though - how many of them don't at least start as coaches, and move through Assistant Manager before taking that final step and becoming a Manager.

If anybody has a single real-world example of a manager taking over a club, say, at the Championship or higher level without experience as either a player, a coach, or an assistant, give us details (including age at time of hire.)