Gary Lineker has revealed that he was offered the role of head coach by Aston Villa in the 1990s but chose to turn it down because football management was unattractive.
Gary Lineker is widely regarded as one of the most prolific forwards of his generation, having enjoyed a hugely successful career, winning trophies for prestigious clubs such as Everton, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur. Trophy.
In 1994, his career reached its peak and he left an indelible mark on the sport. His achievements extended to the international stage and he won the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup, cementing his status as an iconic figure in English football.
After retiring, the England legend made a seamless transition into a thriving media career. Lineker initially worked as a football pundit before taking on a prominent role as Match of the Day host in the late 1990s.
As well as his involvement in football-related programming, Lineker has dabbled in a variety of entertainment genres, including hosting ITV’s hit game show Get Rich.
However, had Lineker accepted an offer from the late Doug Ellis, Aston Villa chairman from 1982 to 2006, the trajectory of his post-retirement career could have taken a very different path.
The revelation casts a spotlight on lesser-known managerial avenues that Lineker had considered. Significantly, his boyhood club Leicester City also expressed an interest in retaining his managerial talents at one point.