THE managerial merry-go-round continues in the Premier League as Tottenham Hotspur sacked their young manager Andre Villas-Boas after a humiliating defeat against Liverpool at White Hart Lane.
AVB finished last season with Spurs highest ever Premier League points total and leaves with the biggest win percentage (55%) of any Tottenham manager since 1899. But he still got dumped.
Former Spurs midfielder Tim Sherwood is the interim manager and might just get the job permanently if he impresses.
The other managers touted to replace Villas-Boas are Russia's head coach Fabio Capello, Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino, former England and Spurs coach Glenn Hoddle, Swansea manager Michael Laudrup and USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
But then again Spurs might just go and push the panic button. Just in case they need reminding, this is a list of people who shouldn’t be appointed by the North London club.
Thamsanqa Jantjie
Jantjie hogged the headlines last week with his fake signing during the Nelson Mandela memorial. He claimed that he had schizophrenic attacks and saw angels.
Well for all his ingenious inventions, Spurs don't need this sort of fantasy football!
Forrest Gump
Imagine if Forrest Gump were to coach this side. Aaron Lennon, Kyle Walker and Andros Townsend will surely benefit from this training regime. But run Emmanuel run, is not going to save Adebayor's career at Spurs.
Jung Ji-Hoon (Rain)
Girls go crazy whenever Rain performs. If he is appointed as the Gaffer, Tottenham will be the talk of the town and female support will surely increase.
But a manager who's all six-pack and dramatic poses aren't really going to cut it. There'll be more spice from the kimchi in the dressing room than from the footie on the pitch.
Mike Tyson
Former world heavyweight champion and ear biter! Considering how badly Spurs were bitten by Luis Suarez, this could at least prepare them in training. And the very least, Spurs could have a chance in the knockout competitions!
Glenn Hoddle
Ah the sublimely skilled footballer. Clearly regarded as England's greatest ever played by the Spurs faithful, Hoddle broke the fan's hearts by managing a mediocre team playing dull football. He should have played five strikers like his longtime teammate Ossie Ardiles.
Carlos Valderrama
Another great midfielder from the eighties, ol' Carlos pioneered tikki-takka way before Barca made it fashionable.
Valderrama also pioneered a blonde Afro that would make most lions jealous and the main reason he shouldn't coach Spurs is that he will tear his lovely hair out watching Kyle Walker defend.
Austin Powers (Mike Myers)
This supercool spy will have a backroom staff full of cute girls and Daniel Levy can finally be unmasked as the ‘Dr.Evil’ of Spurs.
There's just a slight concern that the wives and girlfriends (WAGS) of Spurs will prove too distracting. Cos that sort of thing is his bag baby.
The Joker
The players will not want to be asked - Why so serious? If he becomes a coach, players will be quick and smart but one mistake could have them laughing in their graves!
Don't dance with the devil by the pale moonlight boys. Mind you, it wouldn't be half bad seeing some of the squad disposed off in the manner of the classic Heath Ledger bank robbery scene.
Bilbo Baggins
Another adventure beckons for Bilbo! Imagine him taking over Spurs. Rather than following Dwarfs and stealing rings, he could lead the Lilywhites.
But honestly Bilbo would be better off in the Shire. Even if he put Smaug in defence and appointed Gandalf captain, the Spurs strikers will end up looking like Gollum.
Kim Jong-Un
The leader of North Korea will not be a favourite among the Spurs lads. He recently executed his uncle for alleged corruption and might just go after Juande Ramos, Martin Jol, Harry Redknapp and AVB to assuage his paranoia.
Aside from putting Dennis Rodman at the centre of defence, can't really see Kim contributing much. And mind you Spurs would have to make his son the next manager too!
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