I notice the FA are suggesting an approach for their man is imminent. They've said all along they would wait until the season was done & dusted before starting the process.
This possibly backs up my hunch all along. I suspect Harry Redknapp isn't their man after all, I think it's Roy Hodgson.
West Brom are now safe in mid-table, but Spurs still have CL qualification to play for, so it's now safe to approach Roy.
He's vastly more experienced than Harry. He's managed on the continent including giants like Inter Milan. He's won titles in Sweden, taken Inter and Fulham to the UEFA Cup/Europa League Final, and also has International experience, including Finland, UAE, and most notably taking Switzerland to the USA World Cup of 1994. He's a diplomat, so would have no trouble working with the FA, he's good with the media, and dare I say it, he has no skeletons like Redknapp. I think he could be a good speculative trade this week at odds of 8 or 9
Next England Manager
Chris Hughton has touched 1000 on Betfair, which I think is crazy. OK, he's not a front runner, but what he did at Newcastle shows he's capable of turning around a demoralised team, which is what England are right now. And at a time when the government is complaining about why there aren't more black managers in top flight football, his appointment would show the FA to be a modern, progressive organisation...
Jeff
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Jeff, I went off on a tangent with Hodgson's credentials, but my main point was that the FA claimed they would not approach their man whilst the season was still alive. Yesterday, they were suggesting their approach will be made soon, possibly even this week. The only major candidate whose season is now over, is Hodgson. This weekends results and remaining fixtures for the bottom 6 mean WBA on 42 points are definitely safe.
I just thought that was an interesting change in their body language
I just thought that was an interesting change in their body language
Well done LeTiss, spot on. I laid Redknapp in the hope he would drift a bit at some point. But still surprised they are going for Hodgson.
Given Hodgson's performance at Blackburn and Liverpool I think the next trade should be to lay England at Euro 2012.
Given Hodgson's performance at Blackburn and Liverpool I think the next trade should be to lay England at Euro 2012.
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superfrank
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nice one LeTiss.
can't say it fills me with much hope as an Englishman. i think his best years are behind him (he looks old and tired now), but i guess he deserves a chance.
i think he's gonna need to get off to a good start in order to instill some confidence into the players - they were expecting Redknapp and many seemed excited at that prospect.
England always worth a lay Euler!, but if the players warm to him, and he can get them playing without fear, then there's always a chance we could do well (and we owe Germany a good beating!).
can't say it fills me with much hope as an Englishman. i think his best years are behind him (he looks old and tired now), but i guess he deserves a chance.
i think he's gonna need to get off to a good start in order to instill some confidence into the players - they were expecting Redknapp and many seemed excited at that prospect.
England always worth a lay Euler!, but if the players warm to him, and he can get them playing without fear, then there's always a chance we could do well (and we owe Germany a good beating!).
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CaerMyrddin
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Great call LeTiss, I laid Redknapp and backed Hodgson with the same amount after your post, zeroing all the other runners, having a small red on Redknapp and a nice green on Hodgson.
Euler wrote:Well done LeTiss, spot on. I laid Redknapp in the hope he would drift a bit at some point. But still surprised they are going for Hodgson.
Given Hodgson's performance at Blackburn and Liverpool I think the next trade should be to lay England at Euro 2012.
Given his performance at both Fulham and WBA where hd to try and make inferior players punch above their weight I think he is an excellent choice as England manager who will probably do quite well.
Hodgson is confirmed, on a FOUR YEAR contract!!
Surely four years is madness considering that appointing Hodgson instead of Rednapp is considered to have been done in part due to saving money? What if he has a bad Euro 2012? IMO the FA should have just given it to him for Euro 2012 or for 2 years. If it all goes pear shaped (obviously I hope if doesnt but these things do happen) and they have to replace him then they're going to be paying another manager years worth of compensation. If we do badly in the euros every man and his dog are going to be saying 'sack roy and put in harry'.
Surely four years is madness considering that appointing Hodgson instead of Rednapp is considered to have been done in part due to saving money? What if he has a bad Euro 2012? IMO the FA should have just given it to him for Euro 2012 or for 2 years. If it all goes pear shaped (obviously I hope if doesnt but these things do happen) and they have to replace him then they're going to be paying another manager years worth of compensation. If we do badly in the euros every man and his dog are going to be saying 'sack roy and put in harry'.