Even though I didn't appreciate him sticking his oar in where Arsenal are concerned, I reckon Alan Pardew could be a good shout, reaching the FA cup final, seeing off Allardyce and McLaren's teams... But then Dennis Wise reached the final with Millwall so that's probably a greater achievement, but I don't think he's done much since.

Jewell was impressive earlier in the season and reached the CC final, but they've faltered since and Pearce would command respect, but looks increasingly shit! Those are the most prominent names I can think of off the top of my head...