"The manager picks the team he thinks best to do the job, " said Gerrard.

BBC: England boss Capello backs John Terry despite criticism

In fact, the Arsenal team that was knocked out on penalties by Bradford in the quarterfinals was Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's best at the time, much like the Villa team that lost to Bradford in the semifinal.

WSJ: Bradford City and Luton Town Are the Cinderellas of English Soccer

Your role as a manager is to get the best people on your team, so having a stellar interview process should be a top priority.

FORBES: 4 Ways You Might Be Turning Your Interviewees Off

Alan's watched a lot of Newcastle this season and has his own ideas on how they should be playing and who should be playing, what the best team is and the best formation is, and as a manager that's where you earn your corn.

BBC: Alan Hansen's column

"We deserved the win because the team that played the best was Ireland, " said the Republic manager.

BBC: Giovanni Trapattoni praises Irish after Slovakia draw

Michaela was the daughter of one of Ireland's best known sports figures, Mickey Harte, manager of the Tyrone Gaelic football team.

BBC: Michaela McAreavey: Trial ends over newspaper pictures

In addition to being considered perhaps the best player in club history, he has already served as manager of the team, from 1985 to 1991.

FORBES: Pennies Or Points: How Should We Judge A Manager?

First Mitt Romney showed his weakness as an executive manager, as the leader of a disciplined team doing the best possible job to meet a crucial organizational goal, the goal of making the Republican convention a positive turning point of his campaign, especially in its single most crucial hour.

FORBES: Mitt Romney's One-Two Leadership Punch--Against Himself

"I always say the best team wins the All-Ireland and we were the best today, " said manager Cody after his fourth McCarthy triumph.

BBC: SPORT | Northern Ireland | Gaelic Games | Cork 1-13 1-16 Kilkenny