Steven Gerrard is possibly the nearest modern equivalent to Sir Bobby Charlton – synonymous with one club, England centurion, capable of stamping his imprint on matches and admired throughout the game – so as he considers his options for the future on announcing his retirement as a player, he will be aware that immense popularity on the pitch does not necessarily lead to a successful career in management.
Charlton’s stab at managing was a brief and forgettable coda to one of the great playing careers. He left Manchester United, possibly a mistake, and lasted two years at Preston North End, where he and Nobby Stiles were relegated in their first season. An even shorter stint as caretaker manager at Wigan followed and that was it.
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