Managers born in Great Britain and Northern Ireland have become a rare breed in recent years, with top clubs increasingly looking overseas when making new appointments.
That point resonated even further last year when the Football Association controversially appointed German-born Thomas Tuchel to manage the England national team.
There are just three homegrown managers in the Premier League this season – David Moyes (Everton), Eddie Howe (Newcastle United) and Scott Parker (Burnley).
Parker is unlikely to last the season at Turf Moor, given his tendency to struggle in the top flight, which will leave Moyes and Howe flying the flag.
Thankfully, they are not the only British and Irish managers attempting to make their mark in professional football at home and abroad.
Read on as we look at two managers who are at different stages of their careers, before assessing how Moyes and Howe are performing.
Liam Rosenoir – Strasbourg
Much like players on licensed and regulated bingo sites, football clubs need a little bit of luck if they are to hit the jackpot with their managerial appointments.
However, Hull City is an excellent example of a club which landed an elusive ‘house’, only to then decide to throw away their winning ticket.
After narrowly missing out on the Championship play-offs with Hull in 2023/24, Liam Rosenoir was ruthlessly sacked by owner Acun Ilicali over a difference in football philosophy.
While Hull have struggled since then, the 41-year-old has flourished with Strasbourg in Ligue 1. He will get the opportunity to manage in the Premier League at some point.
Brendan Rodgers – Celtic
Brendan Rodgers’ main claim to fame is overseeing Liverpool’s infamous late-season collapse in the 2013/14 Premier League title race.
The Northern Irishman was eventually sacked in October 2015, but he has since restored a modicum of dignity by winning silverware with Celtic and Leicester City.
Rodgers has established Celtic as the dominant force in the Scottish Premiership, but has been unable to help them make an impact in the Champions League.
The 52-year-old may feel like he has unfinished business in the Premier League, but is unlikely to be handed the opportunity to manage a top club if he heads south again.
David Moyes – Everton
Moyes established himself as a manager with Preston North End before taking charge of Everton in the Premier League in March 2002.
After keeping the Toffees in the upper echelons of the table for several years, Moyes was appointed as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Manchester United. He lasted less than a season.
The experience undoubtedly hurt Moyes, and he subsequently struggled at Real Sociedad and Sunderland. However, he has since rebuilt his reputation.
The Scotsman guided West Ham United to the 2022/23 Europa Conference League title and is now back for his second stint with his beloved Everton.
Eddie Howe – Newcastle United
Some pundits believe that Howe is currently the best British manager, which is a damning indictment of the lack of overall quality in this previously burgeoning category.
Howe enjoyed two successful stints at Bournemouth, either side of failing to live up to expectations with Burnley in the Championship.
He replaced Steve Bruce at Newcastle United in November 2021 and has twice guided them into the Champions League. He also led them to League Cup success last season.
However, many critics believe Howe is an inflexible one-trick pony whose lack of tactical acumen will prevent the Magpies from achieving their potential under him.
