EPL Manager Roundabout 2004-05 Quiz

Answer: Sheffield Wednesday

On August 23rd 2004, Sturrock was sacked by Rupert Lowe after spending just six months at the club. Sturrock had a better track record than past manager Gordon Strachen. He later joined Sheffield Wednesday, a team in League One, taking them from the middle of League one to challenging for a playoff place.

Answer: Sir Bobby Robson

Sir Bobby Robson was the league's oldest manager and one of the most loved. He was told that 2005 would be his last year at the club and he began to lose respect of the players and chairman. Kieran Dyer refused to listen to his orders and he dropped fan's favourite, Alan Shearer. Chairman Freddy Shepard also tried signing Wayne Rooney without even talking to his manager.

Answer: Blackburn Rovers

Souness signed for the club on 6th Septemmber 2004. He beat Steve Bruce for the post and many managers were linked with his old job, including Luton Town manager Mike Newell. Just about every Newcastle fan questionned why a poor manager should manage the Toon Army. However, it was just before Easter that the manager gave Newcastle a chance of winning the UEFA Cup and FA Cup.

Answer: Wales

Hughes had been managing Wales since 1999. On 16th September 2004, he joined Blackburn but had to manage one final game for Wales against England. England won but Hughes was more concerned about Blackburn's relegation worries.

Answer: Ajax Amsterdam

On 4th November 2004, Jacques Santini quit Tottenham when they were 11th in the Premier League. Jol was the assistant coach at Tottenham and pesuaded the board to give him a chance as manager. Jol finally organised the struggling team into one he could push for the UEFA Cup spots with.

Answer: Bryan Robson

Bryan Robson joined the struggling team on 9th November 2004. He didn't increase the Baggie's chances of safety from the drop until much late in to the season. He used his friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson to loan Kieran Richardson in an attempt to boost attacking. He started his playing career with West Brom. Robson hadn't managed since losing 20 of his 28 games with Bradford.

Answer: Harry Redknapp

Harry Redknapp quit Portsmouth on 24th November 2004 after worrying that executive director Velimir Zajec would replace assistant coach Jim Smith. In a shocking move, he joined Southampton a month later. To make matters even worse, Southampton drew against Portsmouth in the FA Cup.

Answer: Velimir Zajec

Velimir Zajec took over from Harry Redknapp immediately. His job was to assist Harry in the running of the club. However, with Zajec in charge, Portsmouth were dragged further and further in to the relegation slots.

Answer: Steve Wigley

Steve Wigley took over from Paul Sturrock at Southampton at the start of the season. Every match, whether it was won, lost or drew, caused concern for Wigley's job. The manager later lost his job to Harry Redknapp and Jim Smith.

Answer: Kevin Keegan

Kevin Keegan left the club on 10th March 2005. He loved attacking football but left holes in the defence. The former England and Newcastle manager vowed to retire from the game.