5. Paolo Di Canio
On the 31st if March 2013, Paolo Di Canio was revealed as Sunderland's left-field, kill-or-cure choice to stave off the threat of relegation from the Premier League. The move immediately proved controversial, David Miliband, the former Labour MP, stepping down as a non executive director in protest at Di Canio's political past in which he has admitted to being a fascist but not a racist. Miliband said: "I wish Sunderland AFC all success in the future. It is a great institution that does a huge amount for the north-east and I wish the team very well over the next vital seven games. However, in the light of the new manager's past political statements, I think it right to step down." With an overblown media reaction that seemed to change Di Canio's image from, a great character for football to Mussolini himself. Although Di Canio lacked Premier League managerial experience, he enjoyed an impressive 22-month stint in charge of Swindon after being appointed in May 2011. During his first season Swindon were promoted from League Two and they are now in strong contention to win a second successive promotion after thriving in League One, despite operating within severe financial restrictions, including a ban on transfers. Di Canio has hero status by many at the County Ground, where he is credited with transforming Swindon beyond recognition, although the club's former chief executive Nick Watkins said he "managed by hand grenade" and was "a challenge, no question". Watkins added: "He was demanding to work alongside and had his own management style. He managed very much from the heart and, along the way, created a bit of collateral damage I had to repair." I have a feeling in the next few seasons we will see Di Canio a lot higher on this list.