Coral’s 10 famous football families after Schmeichel applies for Leicester job

Although Ferguson junior played enough matches to qualify for a Premier League winners’ medal in the 1992-93 season, when he covered for the injured Bryan Robson, it became clear that he didn’t have the quality of his peers. Sir Alex transferred his son to Wolves at the end of the following season; one of his earliest examples of demonstrating ruthlessness, a trait which went on to serve him well.

Danny & Daley Blind: Netherlands
The new boss of his country’s national team takes the job, with his son already an established international. Prior to taking the job, Danny reportedly turned down an offer from Louis van Gaal to assist him at Manchester United, which would have also seen him coaching his son at club level.

Paul & Tom Ince: Blackpool
Another link to Manchester United, however, Paul managed his son while at Blackpool which actually proved a success. In the 2012/13 season, Tom scored 18 goals and made 14 assists from the left wing, form he has struggled to emulate while at Hull, but has rediscovered at Derby County.

Henrik & Jordan Larsson: Helsingborg
Player-coach Henrik has brought son Jordan through at Helsingborg and to great effect. The 17-year-old recently scored a wonder-strike, as can be seen below. Based on the footage, he is definitely every bit as good as his father, maybe even better.

Kenny & Paul Dalglish: Newcastle United
Although this family name has stronger ties to Liverpool, it was actually at the Magpies where the father and son team linked up with Kenny signing Paul in 1997 where he made 14 appearances, bagging a brace in he League Cup against Tranmere Rovers.

Cesare & Paolo Maldini: AC Milan and Italy
Both played for AC Milan, both were successful defenders and both won countless Serie A trophies between them. They have also both won the continent’s elite club competition; the European Cup which later became the Champions League. Cesare coached Paolo for both club and country, naming him Azzurri captain, though their San Siro partnership was only briefly in 2001.

Johan & Jordi Cruyff: Barcelona
Arguably one of the best footballer’s of all time, Cruyff senior managed his son while at Barcelona in the 1990s, though Jordi failed to live up to the quality of his father, despite going on to play for Man Utd under Sir Alex Ferguson.