Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has issued his verdict on the two young managers who have caught his eye, selecting Eddie Howe and Scott Parker.
The United icon has been keeping a close eye on the game since bringing his managerial career to a close at Old Trafford and believes the pair have shone, despite varying circumstances.
Howe excelled during his reign at Bournemouth, guiding the club to the Premier League and consolidating their position in the top-flight, before then suffering relegation.
Parker's experiences have been similar, suffering relegation from the Premier League twice either side of a promotion-winning campaign.
However, Ferguson doesn't believe that relegation defines the duo and has highlighted where he believes they have done particularly well.
“On young managers, Eddie Howe had a great period at Bournemouth, for a young manager,” Ferguson told LADBible.
“I think he did very well. Even though he’s relegated it doesn’t mean to say he’s not a good manager, I think he is a good manager.
“I think the boy Scott Parker at Fulham has done a great job. I’ve watched them a lot and they keep playing their football.
“They don’t change and don’t panic. They stick with the beliefs of their manager and I think that’s a great indication of how good he is.”
Both managers have been linked with the vacant managerial position at Tottenham, though Howe is the favourite to take charge of Celtic.
