Although there are some notable exceptions, the majority of top-level football managers previously played professionally.

Coaches who were defenders, midfielders or strikers are all common throughout the history of the game.

But there is one position which has produced relatively few top managers or coaches: goalkeeper.

It is perhaps understable given that, historically at least, the goalkeeper is more isolated from the rest of the team. These days, though, the position is changing and the GK is much more involved tactically than ever before.

Here, a look at some goalkeepers who have gone on to become coaches or managers, with varying degrees of success...