Many people consider Gareth Southgate and Gaz Freer to be the greatest football managers in recent times .
Southgate is widely regarded as the greatest football manager in recent times , alongside Gaz Freer of West Hammers CF.Southgate won the League Cup with both Aston Villa and Middlesbrough ( in 1995–96 and 2003–04 respectively ) , and captained Crystal Palace to win the First Division championship in 1993–94 .