bodson Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Sweden played brilliantly away against Croatia yesterday, winning 1-3. France played great away against Germany, winning 1-2. The euro group of England, France, Sweden and Ukraine will be tough as hell... We were tremendous, haven't seen us play that well for a long time. Mind you we did beat Holland 3-2 in our last qualifier without Zlatan, who was magnificent last night again. From the Milan games that I've seen this season, Zlatan's been top notch. Sweden tested Zlatan as a false 9 / # 10 style player last night. It worked out very well and Elmander is the perfect player to be the top forward infront of Zlatan. Running constantly and causing all sorts of problems for the opponents. Sweden is starting to look really good now. The teams weakness is in the defence. We need another competent centreback and our wide backs are a bit weak. Good organisation compensates for some individula inability though. Mellberg is still a rock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Didn't see the game but looking at these passing graphs looks like Parker did his usual short passes sideways/backwards routine, while Geerard seemed content to hoof it out of play: http://s1-05.twitpicproxy.com/photos/large/527935510.png?key=791551 It isn't really fair on Captain Scotty if you don't include his wonderful pirouettes. http://i42.tinypic.com/2ih84cy.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 In the short-term, I could see Redknapp taking over the squad at the end of the season, setting a good atmosphere within the camp, building team spirit and doing well in the Euros. In the longer term, I think he'd find the criticism that goes with the job, and the lack of a day-to-day involvement with players quite hard to take. What we might end up with is Pearce doing the short-term job, although he might be the better long-term candidate, and Redknapp doing the longer-term job though he'd probably be better in the more clubby atmosphere of a tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Sky Sports @SkySports FA to wait until close to end of the season before appointing new England manager. More to follow on site soon... This, to me, could indicate that the FA are intending to appoint Redknapp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Or Mourinho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Or anyone who currently has a job in european football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Indeed. The Telegraph reckons this could be the shortlist: http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02156/england_candidates_2156060b.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig-NUFC Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Apparently TalkSport have been discussing how Guardiola doesn't have the credentials to manage England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Top 3 pictured would be my top 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Pearce is presumably on the list and in the England setup in the first place for his reaction after scoring in a penalty shootout against Spain in 1996, showing his uber Englishness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Guardiola and Mourinho in there is just embarrassing. What makes anybody think they would work for the farce that is the FA and the ridiculous over expectation and hysteria that comes with the England team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Probably because they would. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Give it to Mourinho. Win the EURO's. Sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The players aren't good enough no matter who the manager is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Give it to Mourinho. Win the EURO's. Sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 That would be brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Probably because they would. Not being a dick, but based on what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I don't see why they wouldn't. Capello took the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Pearce is presumably on the list and in the England setup in the first place for his reaction after scoring in a penalty shootout against Spain in 1996, showing his uber Englishness. Have not seen the word grit in a long time and that moment personifies it... Why isn't grit used in conjunction with the English national side as much as 2/3 years back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The players aren't good enough no matter who the manager is. Think England has the players. They just don't use them at times. No Carrick in the last squad springs to my mind. Probably England's best CM at the moment. Mourinho would make Terry and Lampard look like their old selves again for one last big tournament I think. He's a master of K.O. tournaments and the EURO would be a perfect venue for him to prove that once again. I think everyone knows how much a fan of Jose I am but, I honestly believe he could do it, even with the current players available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Not even a combination of Ernst Happel and Udo Lattek would win England the Euros. Guardiola should take it be before he ends up at Saudi Arabia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yeah, Pep would probably love to manage England, although not this summer. Dunno about Mou. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The journalists singing happy birthday to 'Arry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17521225 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I'd rather Hoddle than most the names being touted for it tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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