Keefaz Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 FURIOUS Fabio Capello says he quit as England boss after the FA "insulted" him. Capello launched a stunning broadside at his former employers after walking out on the £6million-a-year Three Lions job. The Italian was fuming when FA chiefs went over his head to strip John Terry of the England captaincy last week. And Capello tonight raged: "They really insulted me and damaged my authority. "What really hit me and forced me to take this decision was the fact the much-vaunted Anglo-Saxon sense of justice, as they are the first to claim that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. "In Terry's case, they gravely offended me and damaged my authority at the head of the England side, effectively creating a problem for the squad. "I have never tolerated certain crossing of lines, so it was easy for me to spot it and take my decision to leave." "much-vaunted Anglo-Saxon sense of justice"? I never knew he could be so eloquent, as it always seemed he could barely talk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah "anglo-saxon" doesn't seem to be something he would say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The last time the FA appointed the "popular choice" as England manager it was Keegan and that didn't work out well. Hopefully all the "Harry Redknapp for England manager" talk and all the court case stuff will upset Tottenham's preparation for Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 So fuck off you dour Silvio-Berlusconi-supporting twat. 'Arry's the man for me. I'd be pleased, of course, if this had an adverse effect on Spurs, but I honestly think he'd be a good England manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Why do you think Keegan struggled so much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I dont really care, the whole england thing is a pile of shyte anway. Doesn't matter who you bring it, QF - then next plane home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah "anglo-saxon" doesn't seem to be something he would say. Dunno about Italians, but the French talk about "les anglo-saxons" quite a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Football folk really have no concept of what is acceptable in the real world do they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Why do you think Keegan struggled so much? Because he didn't have THE PASSION!!!! oh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Best decision all round, he's a good club manager but just couldnt seem to cut it as an international manager, and by resigning sounds better on the CV then being sacked, any idea when a replacement will be announced? I wound imagine It will be before the friendly in a couple of weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah "anglo-saxon" doesn't seem to be something he would say. Dunno about Italians, but the French talk about "les anglo-saxons" quite a lot. They have an unhealhty paranoia about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Bertie Vogts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Bertie Vogts? What a player. Capello has denied giving the interview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranBadlund Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Joe Kinnear? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Why do you think Keegan struggled so much? Because he was tactically naive compared to the competition he had to face. Also rather than see this, do something about it and fight, he did his usual Houdini act. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Why do you think Keegan struggled so much? Because he was tactically naive compared to the competition he had to face. Also rather than see this, do something about it and fight, he did his usual Houdini act. Oh no you didn't! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamninator Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Why do you think Keegan struggled so much? Because he was tactically naive compared to the competition he had to face. Also rather than see this, do something about it and fight, he did his usual Houdini act. You'd rather he stuck around in a job he knew he wasn't good enough to do, quit or get fired when it was too late/after missing qualification for the 2002 World Cup and get himself a nice little payout aka Steve McClaren? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm English and I suppose I support England, but I think that just about every player that plays for England is a c*nt - I genuinely can't even stand the sight of most of them. And that pretty much applies to the people on high who seem to control everything to do with team England. It is a cliche but my allegiance to the management team and playing squad (multi-national) at Newcastle is off the scale compared to anything I feel for England. I just hope that nothing from the fallout of Capello's resignation impacts negatively on NUFC in any way. And apologies if this post is off topic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I cheer on England as much as anyone at the major tournaments, but I can't say I feel a really strong connection to the national team. A number of players in the team represent numerous things that are so very wrong with modern football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Alex Ferguson at a cheeky 50/1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/england-specials/next-permanent-manager How does Steve Bould get on that list? Services to near post flick ons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Alex Ferguson at a cheeky 50/1 Fancy a daft bet at 66/1 on Hoddle for some reason.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Why do you think Keegan struggled so much? Because he was tactically naive compared to the competition he had to face. Also rather than see this, do something about it and fight, he did his usual Houdini act. You'd rather he stuck around in a job he knew he wasn't good enough to do, quit or get fired when it was too late/after missing qualification for the 2002 World Cup and get himself a nice little payout aka Steve McClaren? Well quitting was the obvious answer for Keegan. I'm sure you found it admirable he quit. He did the right thing for himself for sure, but England? Who knows, could have brought in a tactician to help him out, his motivational skills are certainly missed and haven't been replaced yet, and as mon shows motivation can take you a long way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Keegan showed that himself at club level. That alone doesn't get you anywhere at International level, despite not having any motivational skills (apparently) Sven and Capello did a better job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Keegan showed that himself at club level. That alone doesn't get you anywhere at International level, despite not having any motivational skills (apparently) Sven and Capello did a better job. Wouldn't say anywhere, but agree, you'll hit the wall a lot earlier. But he was hired for his personality, the Backroom staff should have been better selected, especially his number 2, or like said, a tactician brought in and have another pop of it. Can't remember if it was kk, but think it was, held on to a lot of finished old, safe players, next manager cleared out and brought the likes of rio in. Could be massively wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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