I think he's angling for the job himself. I wouldn't be averse to it but only on a very short trial. I'm not convinced by Shearer's credentials at all, nor was I when he was here, but he might have a Klinsmann/Germany effect.
You mean a great assistant that does all the actual work?
I'm well aware of that, for fucksake But he was the catalyst, he knew to have him around, to surround himself with said genius, that the whole German setup needed a revamp. Listen to what Shearer's saying, we've got to keep our internationals in the game so they can use their vast playing experience to their benefit in potential managerial careers. It doesn't have to be the bestest players ever, It's not just about coaching qualifications. On this, he's right, for the long term, if definitely wrong in the short term.
Like I said, I thought and think Shearer was an awful manager, in all honesty, but his determination not to be a laughing stock, in theory, would hopefully see him make sure he surrounds himself with the types Jurgen. Personally I think it's time we looked to the long term here, perhaps trial some of these so-called great English talents, instead of giving them 3-4 year contracts, declaring the country's game saved, then realising after the first game what a dreadful mistake we've made. We'll not have the Telegraph around to save us next time.
In fairness, I'm not advocating the English approach, but there's really no easy answers here. The problem goes beyond the managerial post, it's the culture of the English within the English game that's the problem.
And hey, we're talking man, nae need to be a condescending little wazak.
