Stumpy Tim
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Hoddle for me. At least he put together a team with structure and a plan. No one inspires, but he's the least uninspiring of the lot. Or, dare I say it, Allardyce.
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And the next England manager is?
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Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
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How about hiring an Icelandic dentist?
Marshy
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Bilic please
Garry Nelson's Left Foot
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I'm not sure it really matters does it? I'm bitterly disappointed by the manner of the defeat rather than the defeat itself. That was the most lacklustre and lifeless performance I can remember seeing from an England team(and there have been more than a few to choose from). Regardless of Hodgson's shortcomings the insipid nature of the performance is surely the fault of the players. They basically bottled it against Iceland. Until that fragile mentality changes I don't see how much of a difference a manager can make.
turienzo's lovechild
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- Oct 25, 2003
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hoddle was a poor man manager in his time as england boss and he struggled to get the best out of creative flair players (ironic given what happened to him as a player)
decent tactician though.
decent tactician though.
- Jul 7, 2003
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If I had for one moment been tempted to think back to Hoddle's time in charge previously, and think "yeah, give him a go", I'd have been entirely put off by the complete and utter drivel he was spouting last night as ITV's summariser. It just made me wonder how bad his team talks must have been.
Kosh
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Neil (Warlock) Warnock.
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- Aug 14, 2012
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This thread is just depressing me even more.
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The idea that it has to be an English manager is outdated for me. It has to be who is perceived as the best available option.
You only have to look at English Rugby Union to understand this. We knew there was a huge pool of players and large resources. Eighth in the world was a poor reflection.
Eddie Jones, an Australian was decided upon. This was an action of treachery to some, but since the team have won a Six Nations Grand Slam and added their first series win in Australia- a 3-0 whitewash that was no fluke.
They are now ranked second only to the Kiwis.
If we want the national team to progress the choice of right candidate for management must not be limited to the nationality on their birth certificate.
You only have to look at English Rugby Union to understand this. We knew there was a huge pool of players and large resources. Eighth in the world was a poor reflection.
Eddie Jones, an Australian was decided upon. This was an action of treachery to some, but since the team have won a Six Nations Grand Slam and added their first series win in Australia- a 3-0 whitewash that was no fluke.
They are now ranked second only to the Kiwis.
If we want the national team to progress the choice of right candidate for management must not be limited to the nationality on their birth certificate.
Lyndhurst 14
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- Jan 16, 2008
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And his stock has gone up getting the USA through to the semi finals of the Copa America plus his wife is American
Two Professors
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Surely we need to choose someone in the 18-24 years bracket.They keep telling us they know everything,so give them a go.
sydney
tinky ****in winky
shearer / southgate / pearce....together....we know we have the talent , we just had a clueless , bed wetting ,nancy manager for the last 5 years.
- Aug 8, 2005
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I'd go with that. it needs players that have relatively recently been there and done it. I would possibly throw Beckham into the mix as well. The players don't coaching, they need motivating.
Garry Nelson's Left Foot
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Gary Neville?
Garry Nelson's Left Foot
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Surely we need to choose someone in the 18-24 years bracket.They keep telling us they know everything,so give them a go.
Well, true to stereotype the over 60 got us out sharpish.
Stumpy Tim
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All three are SHITE managers
ArcticBlue
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IDK about the tactical skills of Shearer but he certainly looked passionate about the England job on the TV last night. Of course that's not enough on it's own but 2 years and a tournament is long enough to find out if you have picked the right person. I wouldn't mind him being manager, certainly would be better than the last one.