Kings dream to become Spurs Manager.

[TheGreenLily]

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King says his dream would be to manage the Premier League club one day.

The ex-England international, who made 323 appearances for Spurs before retiring in 2012 after a spate of knee injuries, is now a club ambassador.

King, 33, has also started to take his coaching badges.

"I will complete my badges and it would be a dream come true for me to lead the team out as a manager," said King who was a one-club player.

"It is early days for me still. I've got a lot to learn on that side and I realise how difficult it is.

"I will take my time, try to get my badges and all you can do is see where you go from there."

Former Tottenham players Les Ferdinand, Steffen Freund and Tony Parks are on the coaching staff alongside ex-Spurs midfielder Tim Sherwood, 45, who has been in charge at White Hart Lane since December after the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas.

Sherwood's future is uncertain, however, with current Netherlands coach and former Ajax boss Louis van Gaal recently linked to the manager's job.

Spurs are currently sixth in the Premiership, eight points behind rivals Arsenal with six games remaining, and have a very slim chance of finishing fourth to set up a shot at Champions League football next season.

King said the transition from the pitch to the dugout was not as straightforward as many people might think.

"It has been difficult [for Tim]," said King who captained Spurs to Carling Cup glory in 2008.

"I believe he is going to be a top, young manager... he is doing his best to get the best out of everyone.

"I have started to do my coaching badges and I realise that it is tough on the other side, being a manager.

"It is similar to being a fan in some respects - you want to get on the pitch and try and help but you can't."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26902642

Just go out and learn all you can, work hard and who knows where that road may lead you

 

[riggi]

Nah.

 

[tobi]

He needs to develop a ruthless side.

 

[EnfieldYiddo]

I don't think I'd ever want him as manager, would be too worried about souring relations, you know how ruthless our fans are.

The notion is nice though.

 

[yankspurs]

Tim a top manager? Hahaha. I love you Ledley but no, just no.

 

[felmani26]

Ledley, for God's sake, don't tarnish your legendary status by managing us.

Kind regards,

Felmani26

 

[Dirty Ewok]

At least he indicates he wants to learn before he tries for a management slot.

Let him learn for a few years and then we can see what is in the cards.

 

[SlickMongoose]

Do it properly, Ledley. Do some youth coaching, work your way up and then try to get a first team assistant job under someone experienced. Then you can decide whether you're cut out for management.

 

[mpickard2087]

Nah, cant see it myself.

 

[OmarsComing]

Yer know, this is never gonna happen, yer know

 

[XSuicideBunnyX]

You know how everyone wants a young guy to come in and be LVG's apprentice - well, maybe...

 

[markiespurs]

Seems too much of a nice bloke to be a manager.

 

[WiganSpur]

Not sure about Ledders as a manager.

I reckon he'd excel at bringing through the youth here first at U18/U21 level. And then he could think about managing in the lower leagues.

Can't see him getting to the top level though.

 

[Yiddo94]

Really don't want this to happen, don't want a club legend to be a hate figure if he's shit

 

[Metalhead]

Seems too much of a nice bloke to be a manager.

He's also too well loved here to tarnish that by ever managing us.

 

[OmarsComing]

Although I will say I heard him say something that was very intelligent from a coaching perspective and I think he would have the ability to become a decent coach.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26902642

Just go out and learn all you can, work hard and who knows where that road may lead you

Or don't do any of that and just tickle Levy's sack from time to time and you will get your shot. Actually learning how to be a manger is so overrated these days....