Good point. Things must have changed dramatically if, as quoted elsewhere, he is asking for double what was offered. Offering £10k whilst he (allegedly) asks for £20k certainly isn't 97% done!
100% agree with all of that. We certainly don't have a divine right to win/host tournaments etc. but we did invent the game and for some French journo to question whether we are great footballing nation is mildly ridiculous.
Roy could have given a great Mike Bassett-esque answer...
Of course we are a great footballing nation. We invented the game - we are THE footballing nation. If it wasn't for England, you'd currently be playing in the Euro Boules Championships with approximately 3 people viewing it live and a...
Disappointed that we haven't got Mattock. Can't see there being many/any better left backs on a free transfer.
Am sure there must be a plan B though. Gus said he knew exactly where we need to strengthen and it was pretty obvious to every fan (and opposing manager) that left back was a real...
Would probably wish him well whatever but would be slightly miffed if he took a Swansea/Wigan job. He's constantly stated it would take something very special to make him leave - and for me that mean a club with greater potential than mid-table Premier League and below.
He has done brilliantly...