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Southampton: 5 former Saints players who became successful managers

By Marc Walker

Algeria's coach Djamel Belmadi takes part in a presser at the Suez Stadium on July 10, 2019, on the eve of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Quarter-final football match between Ivory Coast and Algeria. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo credit should read FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)
Algeria's coach Djamel Belmadi takes part in a presser at the Suez Stadium on July 10, 2019, on the eve of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Quarter-final football match between Ivory Coast and Algeria. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo credit should read FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images) /
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England manager Sir Alf Ramsey (1920 – 1999) gives his first press conference in the UK since returning from the World Cup final in Mexico, 25th June 1970. (Photo by William Lovelace/Daily Express/Getty Images)
England manager Sir Alf Ramsey (1920 – 1999) gives his first press conference in the UK since returning from the World Cup final in Mexico, 25th June 1970. (Photo by William Lovelace/Daily Express/Getty Images) /

Alf Ramsey

Ramsey started his higher level football career with Saints and signed after impressing against them in a reserve team game.

Having served in the army during World War Two, Ramsey became a key first-team player with the club in 1946.

His managerial career is much more renowned though given what he achieved in his 11 years in charge of the England national team.

Ramsey’s tactical nous and man-management were key as England won the World Cup in 1966 – still the Three Lions’ only major tournament win to date.