“In the Premier League you get the feeling they give you a bit longer to sort out problems. They are more understanding and, most importantly, owners of football clubs don't think they know more than managers.”

Italian football player and manager

Gianluca Vialli was an Italian footballer and manager, best known as a striker. Born in 1964, he began his club career with his hometown side Cremonese in 1980. His form there earned him a move to Sampdoria in 1984, where he became a prolific scorer and helped the club to major honours. With Sampdoria, he scored 85 league goals and won three Italian cups, Serie A, and the European Cup Winners Cup.