9. Mauricio Pochettino – Southampton
Many thought Southampton had ruined their season when they hired the former Argentina international, but he has surprised everyone by utilising the club’s youth system to it’s maximum and spend money on some shrewd signings that have helped consolidate the club as a Premier League side. Wanted by Tottenham to replace Tim Sherwood, he has refused to rule out the possibility of linking up with the White Heart Lane outfit at the end of the season.