FA approach hodgson westbrom give permission to talk!!

[Iggle Piggle]

I've posted this before Re Redknapp - but you have to question if asking Rooney to 'Run about a bit' would reward us with anything other than W0 D0 L3 at Euro 2012. The only trouble with Roy is that nobody it seems is behind him which is never a good place to start.

Redknapp brought Pavlyuchenko on at half-time and was rewarded with the winner - but refused to claim any of the credit for the Russian's crucial intervention.

"Roman has got an interpreter. I just said to him at half-time 'just run about'. That's the truth," he said.

"I can't claim to be tactically cleverer than that. That's all I said to him. To put himself about a bit. If he could. Please."

Spurs boss Redknapp: I told Pavlyuchenko to run about a bit | Premiership News | tribalfootball.com

 

[Trigger]

I'm all for Woy, I think he'll surprise a few people and do a good job as long as he doesn't own a f***ing umbrella!!!... The only sad thing for him though is that he's got a lot of overrated players with egos bigger than their ability to work with.

 

[Aadam]

I've only skimmed this thread, but I don't know what all the fuss is about. Harry, but his own admission, is simple when it comes to tactics. He even said he doesn't get what all the fuss is about. And this is evident yet again this season when Spurs capitulated. He hasn't got the tactical awareness to win and see out games.

Roy is far more qualified than Harry. The prerequisite to getting this job seems to be that you're English. I cannot think of anyone [available] that is more qualified. Compare what he has won, who he has managed. I think, sadly, his style could suit the English side.

It's a shame he will not get a chance to prove himself as it seems he will be thrown right in at the deep end. I only hope the England boo boys don't get on his back right away.

 

[mistahclarke]

now CONFIRMED

 

[Aadam]

Confirmed by the FA

TheFA.com - Roy Hodgson has been appointed England Manager

The Football Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Roy Hodgson as England Manager.

Joining from West Bromwich Albion, Hodgson has agreed a four year deal to become the full-time Manager of the Three Lions.

Hodgson, aged 64, who has won a total of eight league titles in a distinguished career, and coached the national teams of Switzerland, Finland and United Arab Emirates, met with FA officials at Wembley on Monday.

Having taken Switzerland to the FIFA World Cup™ in 1994 – their first Finals competition for 28 years – Hodgson also achieved a FIFA ranking of third in the world as well as successfully qualifying the team for Euro 96.

 

[leigull]

4 year deal for Woy. Why can't the FA give out 2 year deals? Would be AMAZED if he's still there after 4 years. Feel sorry for him already!

 

[Basil Fawlty]

I'm delighted he has been appointed England Manager. Now for a captain, *cough* Steven Gerrard *cough* then bring on the Euros.

 

[mistahclarke]

Bobby for Eng-land

 

[Aadam]

It's funny how when everyone thought that Harry was going to get the job all the English players offered their support on Twitter. When it was clear Roy was the favourite, not a peep...

Seems he doesn't have the players support from the off, including the Liverpool players.

 

[Iggle Piggle]

I'm delighted he has been appointed England Manager. Now for a captain, *cough* Steven Gerrard *cough* then bring on the Euros.

What you mean Steve 'I don't rate Hodgson as a manager' Gerrard.

No chance.

 

[Ernest]

Well if the likes of Rooney and Ferdinand don't want to play for their country then don't pick them and pick those who still consider it an honour and privelige to represent their country.

Out of all the English candidates available then Hodgson is the best qualified and might actually do a decent job if he is allowed to.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Well if the likes of Rooney and Ferdinand don't want to play for their country then don't pick them and pick those who still consider it an honour and privelige to represent their country.

Out of all the English candidates available then Hodgson is the best qualified and might actually do a decent job if he is allowed to.

Yup!

 

[Tricky Dicky]

including the Liverpool players.

You watch how they back him once they want to be picked.

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

Gus to West Brom?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Well if the likes of Rooney and Ferdinand don't want to play for their country then don't pick them and pick those who still consider it an honour and privelige to represent their country.

Out of all the English candidates available then Hodgson is the best qualified and might actually do a decent job if he is allowed to.

Exactly this.

 

[Marshy]

I have got no problem with Woy the Boy..... He would not have been my choice though.

However I think the players will have a problem....... :-(

A 4 yr deal is also pretty staggering..... 2 would have been plenty.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I have got no problem with Woy the Boy..... He would not have been my choice though.

However I think the players will have a problem....... :-(

Then don't pick them. There will be plenty who are grown up enough, to buckle down and show him the respect he deserves.

 

[Ernest]

I have got no problem with Woy the Boy..... He would not have been my choice though.

However I think the players will have a problem....... :-(

You mean certain Billy Big Bollocks under achieving believing their own self publicity tossers ? I'm sure there are enough decent players out there who will welcome the chance to play for their country and give Hodgson 150%.

Maybe if Rooney and co went there and listened they might actually learn something and become better players ?

 

[Marshy]

Then don't pick them. There will be plenty who are grown up enough, to buckle down and show him the respect he deserves.

How long will he actually last if he does not pick Rooney and we fail to qualify.... be a goner in no time.

Id be staggered if he lasts a year.

 

[Ernest]

Then don't pick them. There will be plenty who are grown up enough, to buckle down and show him the respect he deserves.

Hate keep agreeing with you but that's right