Redknapp: An Englishman should manage England
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superfrank
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he'll never win the most loyal manager award, but he's very experienced and knows how to prepare a team for specific opposition. he's also attack minded - if England are ever to have a chance of winning something again they need to be able to play without fear and with confidence (no England manager has been to consistently achieve that in recent history).
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pdupre1961
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Everyone has skeletons in their closet.LeTiss 4pm wrote:Always be a tosser in my eyes
He relegated Saints with a squad that was far superior to West Brom's that stayed up.
Administration, League 1, and having to sell Theo Walcott & Gareth Bale all happened because of Bagpuss
For me he is the best one for the England job. However, I will be disappointed if he leaves Spurs, as under Harry they are capable of stealing the Premier League this year.
We should know by the end of January, when they have played Everton, and made up the extra game. Spurs have 3 home games in a row, so let's see. He really needs a Trophy to justify his position as the best man for the job.
Depends how you define recent history - The late, great Sir Bobby Robson did, although that was something like 20 years ago...
Jeff
Jeff
superfrank wrote:If England are ever to have a chance of winning something again they need to be able to play without fear and with confidence (no England manager has been to consistently achieve that in recent history).
Bobby Robson was given a terrible time by the English media, and was eventually sacked as manager. He wanted to sign a new contract, but the FA refused.
The sands of time has an amazing impact on people's memories, I think they have forgotten how Robson was hounded, and this was before the Internet or 24 hour TV sport coverage. God knows how he'd get treated now
The sands of time has an amazing impact on people's memories, I think they have forgotten how Robson was hounded, and this was before the Internet or 24 hour TV sport coverage. God knows how he'd get treated now
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pdupre1961
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Jeff, I think you misunderstand Bobby Robson's success. My memory of the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, was that England's success at that time was despite the Manager's interference.Ferru123 wrote:Depends how you define recent history - The late, great Sir Bobby Robson did, although that was something like 20 years ago...
Jeff
Gary Lineker stated in an interview that he (Bobby Robson) tried to coach the players how to play football. Something that he (Gary Lineker) thought was ridiculous. As they (the England players) were the best in the country.
Managing the England team is quite simple really, just pick the best players available, play them in their favourite positions, and, don't treat them as children.
Paul
I think Rednapp is being quite smart the way he is almost campaigning to get the media on his side - watch him at press conferences ; he's always calling the journalists by their first name and even brings them cups of tea when they're camped outside the training ground.
He definately wants the job IMO and would probably be a good fit, but if he gets found guilty of tax evasion in this upcoming court case then it would be a bit difficult for the FA to appoint him.
He definately wants the job IMO and would probably be a good fit, but if he gets found guilty of tax evasion in this upcoming court case then it would be a bit difficult for the FA to appoint him.
Paul
If Sir Bobby found areas of his players' game where they were weak, and helped them to improve their technique, surely that's good management.
The thing I liked about Sir Bobby was that he combined passion with intellect, with is a rare combination in a manager IMHO.
And because he was so passionate, that not only inspired his players, but also put pressure on them. I remember one player saying that the lads felt guilty when they underperformed, because they'd let down Sir Bobby. Contrast that with Sven Goran-Erikkson. As one of the players said, when we were down against Brazil in the World Cup a few years ago, what the guys needed at half-time was Winston Churchill, but instead they got Ian Duncan-Smith!
Jeff
If Sir Bobby found areas of his players' game where they were weak, and helped them to improve their technique, surely that's good management.
The thing I liked about Sir Bobby was that he combined passion with intellect, with is a rare combination in a manager IMHO.
And because he was so passionate, that not only inspired his players, but also put pressure on them. I remember one player saying that the lads felt guilty when they underperformed, because they'd let down Sir Bobby. Contrast that with Sven Goran-Erikkson. As one of the players said, when we were down against Brazil in the World Cup a few years ago, what the guys needed at half-time was Winston Churchill, but instead they got Ian Duncan-Smith!
Jeff
I think our selection process is all wrong
I agree we need somebody English, but International management is completely different to club level. There's no transfers, or contract rebels, there's no managing unhappy players, but there's also no day-to-day camaraderie. Seeing players every 5 weeks and just travelling the country watching games in between doesn't suit everyone. I don't think it will suit Redknapp at all
International teams need a figurehead, somebody who commands enormous respect, and this doesn't come from having won a cup thanks to a wealthy Chairman.
Franz Beckenbauer is a good example. He led Germany to the World Cup Final of '86, and then won the World Cup in 1990. Before that, he had no managerial experience whatsoever. He was however a German legend, and the players wanted to perform for him. Gary Speed had a similar impact on Wales. He was taking them forward rapidly, but had very little management experience. The players though had total respect for him
I agree we need somebody English, but International management is completely different to club level. There's no transfers, or contract rebels, there's no managing unhappy players, but there's also no day-to-day camaraderie. Seeing players every 5 weeks and just travelling the country watching games in between doesn't suit everyone. I don't think it will suit Redknapp at all
International teams need a figurehead, somebody who commands enormous respect, and this doesn't come from having won a cup thanks to a wealthy Chairman.
Franz Beckenbauer is a good example. He led Germany to the World Cup Final of '86, and then won the World Cup in 1990. Before that, he had no managerial experience whatsoever. He was however a German legend, and the players wanted to perform for him. Gary Speed had a similar impact on Wales. He was taking them forward rapidly, but had very little management experience. The players though had total respect for him
So would you say then that Alan Shearer would be a good England manager?
He didn't do brilliantly as a manager at Newcastle, although he wasn't managing under ideal circumstances, but no-one can doubt his record as a player (even if he did get off to an iffy start to his career at Saints!)
, or his passion for the game.
Jeff
He didn't do brilliantly as a manager at Newcastle, although he wasn't managing under ideal circumstances, but no-one can doubt his record as a player (even if he did get off to an iffy start to his career at Saints!)
, or his passion for the game.Jeff
No, because Shearer was a selfish player, who made a terrible captain IMO
When England lost to Argentina on penalties in 1998, he was captain. I remember seeing him standing on his own, staring into the crowd at the end, whilst Tony Adams done the skipper's job of consoling the penalty takers who missed. Shearer is not a leader
When England lost to Argentina on penalties in 1998, he was captain. I remember seeing him standing on his own, staring into the crowd at the end, whilst Tony Adams done the skipper's job of consoling the penalty takers who missed. Shearer is not a leader