Top5 - Number 4: Gus Poyet

The Brighton manager may not be the most popular choice with the Stamford Bridge supporters after he left them for London rivals Spurs when he was still in his playing days. His fiery passion for the game has seen him touted as the next Blues boss for some time now, and he has made it clear that he would jump at the chance if it came along.

The former Uruguay international joined former teammate Dennis Wise at Swindon as his assistant, before following  him to Leeds and taking up the same role. He was then presented the opportunity to jump to Tottenham as assistant manager under Juande Ramos and helped the club to League Cup victory in his debut season. However, a poor string of games led Ramos to be sacked and Poyet followed him out of the door.

He took charge of Brighton and Hove Albion in his first managerial job and was an instant hit with the fans. He, along with assistant Mauricio Taricco, led the club to safety in their first season in charge after the club's awful start, and steered the Seagulls to the League One title in their first full season in charge.

In the 2011/12 season he guided Albion to a finish of tenth, and they currently sit fifth in the Championship season with a huge chance of a play-off place.

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