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Old 22-11-2007, 15:37   #71
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Old 22-11-2007, 15:38   #72
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The FA and their Board, not quite sure who it's members are. You're right that some of the blame lies with them as well for appointing someone who very obviously wasn't good enough for the job (IMO).
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Old 22-11-2007, 16:48   #73
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Don't stop there - why not include the monarchy as well.
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Old 22-11-2007, 18:35   #74
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Poor tactics, wrong team selection, poor motivational skills, lack of leadership, no ability to strategize properly. Yes the team are also to blame, but he deserves as much blame, if not more.
If they were good players they would know better surely and rise to the opportunity.
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Old 22-11-2007, 18:57   #75
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If they were good players they would know better surely and rise to the opportunity.
But if a player chooses not to follow the tactics set out for them they risk never playing for the national team again. Now you can argue that is no bad thing given a muppet is/was/probably will be again manager but it isn't something that most sportsmen want to do. A couple will and may even retire from international football because of their feelings (Roy Keane et al) but most won't and fewer still will have both the guts and wherewithal to actually play their own game and make themselves 'undroppable'.

I think part of the problem for appointing a prospective England manager is that aside from financial the risks definitely outweigh the benefits, if you are a world class manager there is little enough incentive to risk your reputation in a team that hasn't performed to its potential in quite a few years. Individually England have some excellent players but there does seem to be a distinct problem getting them to gel and that will almost always stop a team.

I didn't watch last nights game (my interest basically stopped when Scotlands did) but it is certainly unfortunate that none of the Home Nations have made it through. If anyone wants to join me down the pub supporting a random team you are more than welcome though, I'm thinking the Czech Republic might be a good punt.
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Old 22-11-2007, 19:15   #76
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Of course McClaren was to blame.
He is the Manager/Coach, Top boy, the Boss & the buck stops There.
You do not play a system that your players are uncomfortable with. You do Not play a Young keeper who lacks International experience in a critical game. The defence starts from the keeper & if the defenders have no confidence in him they Won't go forward & occupy the space behind your half way line. This leaves masses of room for the opposition to put balls & men in.
It doesn't matter who you are there are still just 11 guys against 11 guys. What makes the difference is the players state of minds & a Useless uncharismatic bloke like McClaren just is not capable of rising the players to the standard they need to be at.

Personally i would Never pay a footballer Anything for Losing a game, NOWT.
Players shouldn't be paid for playing for England anyways only there expenses should be covered. As we do pay them then they should only receive cash when they Win. Like a Win Bonus.

I want Jose to manage England as i feel he has the character to install the belief back into England players.

As for others comments on Football i will say this. I would Never belittle or slag off another friends interest/hobby that effects there emotions. Some of us feel the loss inside & it Hurts. If you don't respect our football then at least respect US.
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