What's Your Football Manager Personality?

We've all seen football managers and coaches pacing the technical area shouting orders to their team during a tense match, whether it's a Premier League showdown, an international fixture or a school match. But what kind of football manager would you be? This quiz will show you what kind of team leader you are!

1/10

It's a very important match, and you're leading by one goal with 10 minutes left. What do you do?

Park the bus!

Push for another goal to secure the win

Adjust the formation to maintain balance

Encourage the team to keep their spirits high and maintain focus

2/10

How do you handle a player who is underperforming?

Bench them to avoid a defeat

Give them an attacking role to regain confidence

Analyse their performance and give specific feedback

Motivate them by reminding them of their potential

3/10

What’s your training session strategy?

Focus on defensive drills and organisation

Emphasise attacking moves and shooting

Develop specific set-pieces for upcoming opponents

Include team-building exercises to strengthen morale

4/10

How do you approach the transfer market?

Look for reliable players with proven track records

Sign young and exciting talents who can score goals

Identify players who fit perfectly into the team’s strategy

Prioritise players with leadership qualities to inspire the team

5/10

Your team hasn't scored for ages. What’s your solution?

Reinforce the midfield to prevent any more goals

Encourage more shots and aggressive runs at goal

Reassess the team’s formation and tactics

Hold a team meeting to boost their confidence

6/10

A key player is injured right before an important match. How do you react?

Encourage the team to play defensively

Give an attacking player more freedom to make up for the loss

Adjust your tactics to play to the team's other strengths

Inspire the team to step up and play for their injured teammate

7/10

How do you handle media criticism of your team's performance?

Defend the team’s approach and promise improvement

Remind the media of the team’s attacking prowess and potential

Provide a detailed analysis of the team's tactics

Use the negative feedback to fuel the team's determination

8/10

A star player demands to be transferred. How do you respond?

Try to talk with the player to keep them from leaving

Sell them and invest in more attacking players

Find a replacement that fits the team’s playing style

Discuss the player’s reasons for leaving the team and address their problems

9/10

How do you select the starting line-up for any game?

Stick with tried and tested players

Rotate the side to give attacking players more opportunities

Select players based on their fit with the game plan

Choose players based on their positive impact on team's mood

10/10

How do you motivate your team before a big game?

Remind the team of the importance of a solid defence

Inspire them with an uplifting and positive speech

Walk them through the game plan and their roles in the team

Share stories of previous wins to boost their confidence

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Cautious

You prefer a safe and steady approach, prioritising defence and reliability. You want the team to be consistent and play in a way that prevents needless goals.

Attacking

You have an aggressive and bold style, always looking to smash as many goals past the opponent's goalkeeper as possible. You encourage creativity and push for goal-scoring opportunities.

Tactical

You are a strategic thinker who thoroughly plans and adjusts the game based on the situation. You focus on the specifics of the players and exploit the opposition's weaknesses.

Inspirational

You lead by motivating and empowering your team. You believe in the power of unity and high morale to achieve league and cup success.

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