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Bright young British managers

Author: Sir David Smith
Date: 22/11/2009
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Following Peterborough United's decision to dismiss Darren Ferguson on November 10, the struggling Championship outfit had been linked to many potential new recruits in the media world.

Chairman Darragh MacAnthony wielded the axe on Sir Alex Ferguson's son with the side rooted at the foot of the table following their promotion from League One last term and, with rumours circulating, they were thought to be chasing a whole host of upcoming young English managers.

Since the sacking, they have appointed Kettering Town boss Mark Cooper in a move that has surprised many.

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The Posh owner likes to invest in youth and his vision has continued in such a sense.

We will now take look at some of the more youthful managers in the country who are making big strides in the football world and it'll be interesting to see if they are big movers and shakers in the future.

Mark Robins

The former Manchester United striker has perhaps taken notes from Sir Alex Ferguson, the man who managed him during his Old Trafford days.

Robins, having previously managed Rotherham United, saw his stock rise as he guided the Millers to League Two survival last term following a hefty 17-point deduction.

He helped them to a credible 14th finish and without the deduction, they would have secured a play-off berth.

Barnsley took a chance on the diminutive Ashton-under-Lyme-born man in September this year and has guided them away from the relegation zone on a limited budget at Oakwell and continues to impress the onlookers.

Aidy Boothroyd

Boothroyd has taken a step down in order to catapult back up in his managerial career following a spell with Watford.

His Hornets outfit beat Leeds United 3-0 in the Championship play-off final to gain promotion to the Premier League during the 2005/06 season and surprised many with his achievements.

The side were swiftly relegated from the Premier League and although they grasped a play-off spot the following season, they could not repeat their heroics of two years earlier.

He was dismissed in November 2008 and after a 10-month break from the game, he put pen-to-paper with Colchester United and has guided the unfashionable Essex club to a lofty position in League One and have genuine promotion credentials.

Ian Holloway

The former Bristol Rovers, Queens Park Rangers, Plymouth Argyle and Leicester City boss has so far had an up-and-down managerial career.

Now with Blackpool, the effervescent character is charming the Seasiders' faithful and has helped the team into the play-off places in the Championship.

His shrewd dealings in the transfer market have aided his assault and it'll be interesting to see if they can continue their early season form.

Eddie Howe

The 31-year-old is ripping up trees with Bournemouth and he is on the tip of many pundit's tongues.

The Cherries had a points deduction last season in League Two and survived relegation by the skin of their teeth.

This term, on a level playing field, he has guided them, on a limited budget, to the top of the pile and are the second sportsbook favourites to win the league at the end of the season.

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