Jon Rosevear Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 With England destined for failure and Steve McLaren sure to loose his job, who would be your choice to take, what is surely, the worst job in football? I don't actually beleive that there is any coach out there that could turn us into world beaters as we're simply not good enough. Our best option would be a 'motivator' and for us to return to basics and stop trying to play like continental sides. Here's my shortlist, in no particular order: Jose Mourihno - would be good fun in interviews! Luis Phillipe Scolari - used to working with very technical players. Gus Hiddink - why would he want to? Fabio Capello - very expensive. Sam Allardyce Stuart Pearce Harry Redknapp Ian Holloway!! Paul Jewell Steve Bruce Paul Ince For me, it would be between Redknapp and Mourinho, but I doubt the stiffs at the FA would tolerate either of them. Sam Allardyce would be a great motivator, but again, he's a little too outspoken for the FA and probably felt hard done by that he didn't get the job in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peppermint Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 What no mention of Martin O'Neill who was interviewed before the idiot Maclaren got the job and should have got the position then. I am sure England would not be in the position they are in now if he had got the job instead of Sven's assistant. Is it April the first seeing some of the names mentioned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Rosevear Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 The fact is Peppermint, that there are not too many managers out there who would want the job... and good English ones are certainly not in abundance are they? I take your point about Martin O'Neil and should have put him on the list, but good club managers don't always make good international managers. It is a completely different set of issues. Many club managers make their name by wealing and dealing in the transfer market, negotiating contracts with players and agents, coaching and organising his side on a daily basis. You need a completely different set of skills on the international arena. All obvious points granted, but ones that our fellas at the FA seem to be missing. I happen to think our best England manager of recent times was Glenn Hoddle. Just a shame that he made those unfortunate comments that the press blew completely out of proportion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Get McClown out! For me, Ian Holloway!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopsie Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 O'Neill would be a good choice and I see today that Randy Lerner would let him leave Villa if he was to be offered the position. Guus Hiddink would be my number one choice. Jon Rosevear asked "Why would he want to?". Simple, when you look at what he achieved with Korea and now with Russia, who, not being disrespectful to either nation, do not have players of equal quality to what we do, I'd imagine that he'd really feel that he could achieve something with England. As do I. The guy is a tactical genius, motivates players for fun and it's clear to see the togetherness he likes to bring into his team/squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cornishdave1980 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 To be quite honest no ones has a clue what the FA are going to do not even the FA know. The only benefit for the person coming in is he will be on a clean slate on the back of a disaster so as long as England qualify for the World Cup they ll keep their job. I liked to see O'Neil, but i fancy as an outside bet, Curbishley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopsie Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Curbishley would be an even worse appointment than McClown was. The FA need to target a manager that is truly world class, with experience of actually winning something or atleast gaining some sort of achievement within football management. Curbs and McClown are nothing more than mediocre managers who should never be let anywhere within spitting distance of the national set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cornishdave1980 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 coopsie, curbs is not my choice just who i think they FA will **** next, he s the safe plain choice! I would like some one like Capello or Hiddink, we know the FA have the cheque book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano11 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Jose would show the passion we seem to lack playing for England !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopsie Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I like Jose Mourinho but I'm not so sure that the England faithful would want their teams success to come by way of diving and cheating. That's how he won the Champions League with Porto and it's clear that the likes of Drogba and Robben and J. Cole were encouraged to do the same in a Chelsea shirt. I'm not so sure that the FA will be able to employ another "Yes Man" because the England supporters just wouldn't stand for it. We all know that money talks and the fans would simply stay away because there's ALOT of money required to watch any team in this day and age, let alone our national team. Fans, no matter how passionate, will not pay to go and watch a losing team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tom@white tigers Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Dave Leonard :clapper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_and_l Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I just hope the FA grow a spine and appoint a manager with his own opinion and the ability to pick a team based on form and not just the usual 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crosser Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 hound dog harry all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cornishdave1980 Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I know hes just signed a new contract but didn't Arsene Wenger say he would like the job, surely he would be a great catch? I know its unrealistic and Anita would kill the FA but he has the cred's! I agree with the earlier comment thought that the FA will not accept another YES man as they will try to come in touch with the "people" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dermot Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Martin O Neill is going to be one of the favourites,Harry Redknapp and Sam Allardyce look like the 2 best choices from the English managers,but i think Arsene Wenger would be the best choice,he should get the English lads playing but i fear it might be too late for Euro 2008. ;0( <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goose Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 For what its worth heres my views on the managers. Jose Mourihno, be a great choice but I think he will either manage it Italy or get Portugal Luis Phillipe Scolari - Also a fantastic coach & he would definatley smack the players who were not performing!! however he turned us down before not sure he fancies a crack right now. Gus Hiddink - Managed to turn shi' it gold with a few teams but would England be too much of a mission? plus hes on a good screw at Russia with Chelski payin for him. Fabio Capello - very expensive, very clever, however wouldnt it be like going back to the Sven period where we play boring football?? also he would probably be sacked after he won a championship!! Sam Allardyce - I think he would be a great manager for England but not sure about now he only got his name at Bolton see how he does with Newcastle Stuart Pearce - I dont know why his name is mentioned, personally cant see him turning us around. Harry Redknapp - Great with alot of Unknowns however he would surely know who to get Fat Frank playin half decent after the West Ham days. I think Martin ONiell should be given the chance. at the end of the day anyones better than McClown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Helston Patriot Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Dave Leonard Unfortunately with England you cant buy players! STU PEARCE or BIG SAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_and_l Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 How could wenger manage england he doesnt even use english players at arsenal he got rid of the only decent one he had in cashley and only seems interested in young foreign players he would be a bad choice in my opinion :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cornishdave1980 Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 How could wenger manage england he doesnt even use english players at arsenal he got rid of the only decent one he had in cashley and only seems interested in young foreign players he would be a bad choice in my opinion i think you need to look back to when Arsene joined arsenal, if i remeber rightly his back 5 were English, half his midfield was and he had Ian Wright, that was the foundation of his success, so IMO he certainly has the credentials and buy Sir Alex he is the brightest football brain around!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A One And A Six Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Arsene Wenger is a clever manager and has been given time at Arsenal to build succesful teams from scratch. However Arsenal fans have got two things that England fans haven't. Patience. And a team that plays flowing, attractive and effective football. Sam Alladyce would be my pick of the serious contenders. Scolari and Hiddink would be great but unlikely. If all else fails bring back Sven! All is forgiven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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