teamwork
25 Nov 2007, 10:57 AM
It is not like we have to have a manager in place for the summer now is it, so we really can take our time. The only reason the FA have sacked him anyway, is not because of the fan pressure or the media it is because those board members have lost a lot of money, and that is the only reason he has gone. If no money was lost, he would still be head coach.
As it is though, we are now loom g across the world in order to find the man to not only try and win us a trophy, which doesn’t seem to be the objective anymore, but to get us out of the group stages and into the tournament itself.
Jose Mourinho – Although it is very unlikely that the people’s choice will want the job as he says he is too young and wants to be a club manager again before he thinks of the internationals side, and by the time it comes around again he may be offered the Portugal job so it’s a no unfortunately.
I would be looking for a manager who is the right age, and who has the right credentials, I am the first to admit and Englishman would be great but Harry Redknapp, Sam Alladryce, Alan Curbishley are not up to it, and the Martin O’Neill, David Moyes, and Mark Hughes would not want it anyway I don’t think. Also Marco van Basten would not be interested either as he has a job with Holland. Maco Ancelotti – Almost missed out on Euro anyway so would he be the right man for the job, and again would have to wait till at least after euro. Personally it is a no as he speaks even less English than Cappelo.
The shortlist I would come up with would consist of these ten:
Fabio Cappelo – A great manager, with a proven track record of winning competitions across Europe.
Marcello Lippi – won the world cup with a good side, but was no means favourites to win the world cup at the start.
Guss Hiddink – We would have to wait till at least after Euro 2008 now anyway, but then that is if he wants to manage us or does he fancy a club position – I think he still fancies Chelsea to be honest.
Jurgen Klinsmann – Took a weak German side along way in the world cup, and would inspire the team as he has been there and done it all. Knows the English game inside out from his playing days. Is used to the “Celebrity life” as he lives In Los Angeles.
Frank Rijkaard– The man keeps being linked with moves away from the Nou Camp and people still say he is not safe there. I think his attacking style of play would suit us down to the ground.
Ronald Kuman – I think would be a great appointment, has a good reputation across Europe as a top coach, would demand respect and plays a nice brand of football. Know one seems to have thrown his name out there – so I am, let’s get it circulating.
Claudio Ranieri – Is it too unlikely that the tinker man would be willing to return to England in order to coach the national side. He speaks English and was a good manager what ever people say about him.
Dieder Deschamps – Has won everything as a player, and again players would respect that. Knows how to create a good dressing room from his playing days.
Gerard Houllier – Took Liverpool to their treble, finished second in the premier league and has a good relationship with the likes of Owen, Heskey, & Gerrard, he knows the English game as well and speaks the language.
Alan Shearer - No experience, the biggest outsider in the race and that includes all the English and British managers named also. Would be a popular appointment among the fans, but would he have the knowledge of coaching to do it at the very highest level. I think we need a proven winner at this time. It would not surprise me however if in say 5 or 6 years he is the manager though.
Either way you look at this, we won’t have a say in the matter anyway, but that would be more short list and then I would widdle my way down from there. I am sure everybody already has their own idea of who should be next to take the hot seat, they are all better than McClaren anyway, but I would go with either: Cappello or Jurgen Klinsmann with my third choice of Kuman. That would be me but oh well im not at the FA.
As it is though, we are now loom g across the world in order to find the man to not only try and win us a trophy, which doesn’t seem to be the objective anymore, but to get us out of the group stages and into the tournament itself.
Jose Mourinho – Although it is very unlikely that the people’s choice will want the job as he says he is too young and wants to be a club manager again before he thinks of the internationals side, and by the time it comes around again he may be offered the Portugal job so it’s a no unfortunately.
I would be looking for a manager who is the right age, and who has the right credentials, I am the first to admit and Englishman would be great but Harry Redknapp, Sam Alladryce, Alan Curbishley are not up to it, and the Martin O’Neill, David Moyes, and Mark Hughes would not want it anyway I don’t think. Also Marco van Basten would not be interested either as he has a job with Holland. Maco Ancelotti – Almost missed out on Euro anyway so would he be the right man for the job, and again would have to wait till at least after euro. Personally it is a no as he speaks even less English than Cappelo.
The shortlist I would come up with would consist of these ten:
Fabio Cappelo – A great manager, with a proven track record of winning competitions across Europe.
Marcello Lippi – won the world cup with a good side, but was no means favourites to win the world cup at the start.
Guss Hiddink – We would have to wait till at least after Euro 2008 now anyway, but then that is if he wants to manage us or does he fancy a club position – I think he still fancies Chelsea to be honest.
Jurgen Klinsmann – Took a weak German side along way in the world cup, and would inspire the team as he has been there and done it all. Knows the English game inside out from his playing days. Is used to the “Celebrity life” as he lives In Los Angeles.
Frank Rijkaard– The man keeps being linked with moves away from the Nou Camp and people still say he is not safe there. I think his attacking style of play would suit us down to the ground.
Ronald Kuman – I think would be a great appointment, has a good reputation across Europe as a top coach, would demand respect and plays a nice brand of football. Know one seems to have thrown his name out there – so I am, let’s get it circulating.
Claudio Ranieri – Is it too unlikely that the tinker man would be willing to return to England in order to coach the national side. He speaks English and was a good manager what ever people say about him.
Dieder Deschamps – Has won everything as a player, and again players would respect that. Knows how to create a good dressing room from his playing days.
Gerard Houllier – Took Liverpool to their treble, finished second in the premier league and has a good relationship with the likes of Owen, Heskey, & Gerrard, he knows the English game as well and speaks the language.
Alan Shearer - No experience, the biggest outsider in the race and that includes all the English and British managers named also. Would be a popular appointment among the fans, but would he have the knowledge of coaching to do it at the very highest level. I think we need a proven winner at this time. It would not surprise me however if in say 5 or 6 years he is the manager though.
Either way you look at this, we won’t have a say in the matter anyway, but that would be more short list and then I would widdle my way down from there. I am sure everybody already has their own idea of who should be next to take the hot seat, they are all better than McClaren anyway, but I would go with either: Cappello or Jurgen Klinsmann with my third choice of Kuman. That would be me but oh well im not at the FA.