Just as player wages have grown over the years, so too have those of the men in the dugout, with the leading managers now richly rewarded
Coaching a world-class team is arguably one of the most difficult jobs in football – and it is certainly one of the most volatile.
Such pressure is applied that managers can find themselves out of work after only a few poor results. A handful of unfortunate breaks or the odd poor refereeing call can have a huge impact on the man in the dugout.
But while those in charge do not get showered with the same riches that the top players can earn, those at the very top of the game can receive a very healthy salary indeed.