The Managers We Need to See on I'm a Celebrity

Deny it all you like, we know you've been watching this year's edition of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

The hit TV show is currently airing it's 20th series, with celebrities from all walks of showbiz life thrown together and tasked with enduring each other's company for three weeks, while being forced to undertake countless disgusting trials.

With Harry Redknapp crowned King of the Jungle in 2018, it seems the former Tottenham boss may have started something of a trend, with Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock teasing recently that he almost took part in the show.

That, inevitably, got us thinking - which managers would we most like to see in I'm a Celeb? The thought of some of the biggest characters currently in management mixing it with random soap actors and 80s pop stars is pretty funny, so settle in and be prepared to be transported to a parallel universe where the largest personalities in the game suddenly find themselves doing Dean Gaffney's washing.

Enjoy.

1. Diego Simeone

Let's be honest, they could literally just film Diego Simeone on his own for three weeks and we'd still watch.

The Atletico Madrid boss is arguably better viewing than his team at times and the thought of him being forced to live with John Barrowman is brilliant.

Simeone would soon emerge as the alpha male, running around screaming and demanding Tony Hadley gives him 100% effort as he sweeps the floor.

The group would be a well-drilled unit, nothing escapes their attention and the mere suggestion from Ant and Dec that Simeone might have been voted to leave the show causes him to erupt, terrifying the duo into eventually crumbling and claiming there had been an admin error and it was, of course, Alison Hammond who was actually due to be evicted.

2. Jurgen Klopp

It's fair to say that Jurgen Klopp comes across as one of the most likeable managers in the Premier League, though he's proved in numerous post-match interviews that he's not one to shy away from confrontation

The German would quickly establish himself as one of the most popular members of the group, though relations turn sour when David Dickinson questions his commitment following an underwhelming showing at a bush tucker trial.

Klopp explodes, giving the former Bargain Hunt presenter a verbal beatdown which leaves him close to tears, before turning to the rest of the camp and softly saying, 'boom'.

3. Neil Warnock

Had Neil Warnock taken part in I'm a Celebrity it surely would have provided one of the TV highlights of the year.

We imagine the Boro boss to be quite set in his ways, so the thought of him being presented with a Kangaroo's genitals is quite something, but he must have a plethora of stories to tell from his 40 years in football management.

After a rocky start, the veteran tactician settles into the group and they begin to see what a nice guy he actually is, only for Kerry Katona to return from the bush tucker trial with no stars, causing Warnock to see red.

'YOU'VE GOTTA F*CKING DIE FOR TEN STARS' he screams, leaving the rest of the group looking on in horror as he storms out of camp and never returns.

4. Jose Mourinho

Watching a Jose Mourinho interview never disappoints on the entertainment front, so the thought of getting to watch him every night for three weeks is brilliant.

The Spurs boss has the camp eating out of the palm of his hand, wooing them with his charm and charisma, though the late arrival of Larry Lamb causes friction as the silver foxes battle for the status of top dog.

However, by the end of their time in camp Mourinho has charmed the former Gavin and Stacey actor and secured his place at the top of the food chain as he is crowned King of the Jungle.

5. Ian Holloway

It's no secret that Ian Holloway is one of the funniest men in football.

The current Grimsby Town manager's highlight reel from his time in management contains more funny quotes than it does career achievements, and he's always great value for money.

Holloway enters the camp late on and immediately butts heads with Noel Edmonds as they battle for the title as the group's entertainer, but by week three there's no contest.

The former Blackpool boss' jovial antics and dancing around the camp fire has the group in stitches and he wins over the hearts of the nation.

6. Chris Wilder

Chris Wilder doesn't do 'beating around the bush', and for that reason he'd be a brilliant campmate.

The Sheffield United boss ruffles feathers early on and causes friction in the camp, but he soon proves his worth.

Following an abject showing at the bush tucker trial, Pat Sharp returns in tears with the group quick to console him - but not Wilder. The Blades boss takes him to one side and delivers a rousing speech, inspiring him to smash his next trial as Wilder wins the respect of the group.

7. Sean Dyche

Sean Dyche may look menacing on the sidelines during a game, but he's actually proven to be up for a laugh in a number of his pre and post-match interviews.

The Burnley boss laughed off suggestions once that he had gravel for breakfast, smoked exhaust pipes and ate worms, though being able to stomach worms would come in handy in the jungle/castle.

Dyche proves to be absolutely unflappable in camp, smashing every bush tucker trial before him and earning the respect of all his fellow contestants.

Happy place, happy place, Turf Moor.

8. Marcelo Bielsa

Picture the scene; Marcelo Bielsa struts into the camp with his interpreter scurrying behind him before crouching down in front of the fire.

He doesn't move or say a word for days, then - unprovoked - unleashes into a furious five-minute rant at an unsuspecting Carol Thatcher, who curls into a ball in defence. His interpreter stands their awkwardly before saying, 'he doesn't like your cooking, Carol'.

We can only imagine what it would be like seeing the Leeds boss in I'm a Celeb, but it would very entertaining!

9. Tony Pulis

Certainly one of the characters in football management.

Tony Pulis is drafted into the camp after Garry Monk made a mess of the place and the Welshman was tasked with clearing up his mess.

The Sheffield Wednesday boss starts off well before falling out with everyone, with his fellow contestants complaining of his archaic ways before he's eventually given the boot.

10. Mick McCarthy

The smoothest man in football, don't argue with us.

The recently appointed APOEL Nicosia boss becomes everyone's best mate in camp, the father figure of the group who has everyone's attention whenever he speaks.

The women love him, the men love him, everyone loves big Mick.

He undoubtedly leaves as King of the Jungle/Castle. All hail King Mick!