[Football] Who do you want to be England manager?

[zefarelly]

England have been saying for years that they wanted to bring players and coaches through the system, and with the players there's evidence that it's worked. Either they stick to their guns and appoint Carsley, or what's the point? It worked for Spain

Succession planning is all well and good . . . If someone's had some success, at the appropriate level. If you want to raise your game and everyone in the chain is league 1. . . .

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Succession planning is all well and good . . . If someone's had some success, at the appropriate level. If you want to raise your game and everyone in the chain is league 1. . . .

He has had success though.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Carsley born in England played for Ireland because of his grannie!!

 

[levs]

I get the point about patience, although with England it doesn't really matter until we get to a tournament. Most of our 'competitive games are qualifiers mainly against very poor opposition which we are always going to win and win comfortably. Yeah there is the 'nations league' which is basically friendly games rebranded as being competitive which doesn't carry much weight. Lets face it if GP gets the gig nearly all of his games will be very winnable and thus low pressure, the pressure only gets really ramped up once a tournament starts.

Let's not forget that we don't always qualify for major tournaments though, the pressure soon mounts up if you don't win a few qualifiers

 

[Cornwallboy]

Let's not forget that we don't always qualify for major tournaments though, the pressure soon mounts up if you don't win a few qualifiers

Fair point although I think the last one we failed to qualify for was in 2008. Also with the Euros and WC expanded so much now I think it would be almost impossible not to qualify now for a tournament. Most of the qualifiers are complete mismatches hence why I think the new manager won't face too much pressure until we arrive at a tournament.

 

[levs]

Fair point although I think the last one we failed to qualify for was in 2008. Also with the Euros and WC expanded so much now I think it would be almost impossible not to qualify now for a tournament. Most of the qualifiers are complete mismatches hence why I think the new manager won't face too much pressure until we arrive at a tournament.

You would expect us to qualify yes, but they expected that in 2008 as they did in all the other years we didn't qualify. Yes it's not happened for a while but there are examples of recent draws/losses to teams we would have expected to beat, such as Iceland and Hungary. Put a few of those results in the same qualifying campaign and you've potentially got pressure mounting early doors.

 

[Cornwallboy]

You would expect us to qualify yes, but they expected that in 2008 as they did in all the other years we didn't qualify. Yes it's not happened for a while but there are examples of recent draws/losses to teams we would have expected to beat, such as Iceland and Hungary. Put a few of those results in the same qualifying campaign and you've potentially got pressure mounting early doors.

Agree re pressure mounting early doors if we don't results, but I can't see many bad results from the qualifiers as they are usually so easy to navigate. But yeah point taken that a draw at home to Poland (we always seem to get Poland) and a loss away to Slovenia would see pressure, but I think even if that was to happen he would ride the pressure and ultimately qualify.

 

[Giraffe]

Potter firmly putting himself in the frame, from BBC (but Sky Sports interview)

Graham Potter: Former Chelsea boss eyes next job but bats away England manager link

Graham Potter feels "ready" to return to football management as speculation links him with the England job.

www.bbc.co.uk

Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter has been discussing his future amid links with the vacant England job.

Potter, 49, said that after taking a much-needed break following his sacking by Chelsea in April 2023, he is ready to return to a position when the right one for him becomes available.

"I spoke to lots of teams and lots of clubs but it was recognising that journey [he had been on as a coach] was a long journey, a tough journey. Unless the right opportunity came along I wasn't rushing to go back into football. It had to be right for me," Potter told Sky Sports News., external.

"I spoke to a few clubs but it wasn't the right thing. It was important I was patient and waited for the right opportunity and took the time with the family to reflect and think about what I wanted to do. Now I'm in that good place where I'm happy to be ready and looking forward to the next challenge.

"He added: "I feel really ready, really excited to be back when the right opportunity comes."

 

[zefarelly]

He has had success though.

If that's how you gauge it, yes. It's been an improvement . . .a better failure than previous failures. less any form of style or entertainment.

like wearing a nylon suit, getting to work after an hour plus on a train, sweaty and saying its not creased is a win.

we have capable players.

 

[zefarelly]

Potter firmly putting himself in the frame, from BBC (but Sky Sports interview)

Graham Potter: Former Chelsea boss eyes next job but bats away England manager link

Graham Potter feels "ready" to return to football management as speculation links him with the England job.

www.bbc.co.uk

Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter has been discussing his future amid links with the vacant England job.

Potter, 49, said that after taking a much-needed break following his sacking by Chelsea in April 2023, he is ready to return to a position when the right one for him becomes available.

"I spoke to lots of teams and lots of clubs but it was recognising that journey [he had been on as a coach] was a long journey, a tough journey. Unless the right opportunity came along I wasn't rushing to go back into football. It had to be right for me," Potter told Sky Sports News., external.

"I spoke to a few clubs but it wasn't the right thing. It was important I was patient and waited for the right opportunity and took the time with the family to reflect and think about what I wanted to do. Now I'm in that good place where I'm happy to be ready and looking forward to the next challenge.

"He added: "I feel really ready, really excited to be back when the right opportunity comes."

I read that . . .arrogant multi millionaire doesn't need a job, but might take one if it fits his ego.

 

[Hamilton]

Buy out McKenna and his massive Ipswich contract, you mean.

Jurgen Klopp is as likely to be the next England manager as Johan Cruijff or Sir Bobby Robson. I really don't see why people keep bringing him up.

Because he's very good. Doh!

 

[GT49er]

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[The Wookiee]

Potter is expected to be unveiled as England manager - it was a done deal before the Euros - just a few things to sort out re: back room team - apparently he wants his own team - FA want Steve Holland involved - Potter doesn’t want to work with him.
Expecting Bruno to be involved as well Billy Reid -

Here we go

 

[Eeyore]

I read that . . .arrogant multi millionaire doesn't need a job, but might take one if it fits his ego.

I read it as 'man who is in no hurry to get work is waiting to find a job that suits him'

Seems perfectly reasonable. Having money gives you choice but doesn't necessarily mean you are arrogant.

 

[Silverhatch]

I read it as 'man who is in no hurry to get work is waiting to find a job that suits him'

Seems perfectly reasonable. Having money gives you choice but doesn't necessarily mean you are arrogant.

I read f*** YOU BOEHLY, whack £200k a week in my sky rocket until October. Oh, and I’ll spend some much-needed quality time with my wife & kids in beautiful Brighton. Oh, and by the way - you’re not fit to lace Bloom’s boots you stupid yank twat

 

[nickjhs]

Potter for me. Although I won't be watching any press conferences loved him as our manager but couldn't stand him sucking through his teeth and the way he responds to questions.

 

[Eeyore]

New manager is on a hiding to nothing. With England not being seeded in the World Cup qualifying draw, they could end up in a group with Spain, France or Germany etc plus a curve ball like Slovakia. This could be the once every 20 years taking of leave.

Still the wailing and The gnashing of teeth would be fun to watch.

 

[moggy]

New manager is on a hiding to nothing. With England not being seeded in the World Cup qualifying draw, they could end up in a group with Spain, France or Germany etc plus a curve ball like Slovakia. This could be the once every 20 years taking of leave.

Still the wailing and The gnashing of teeth would be fun to watch.

Really, not seeded?
After a semi final in the last World Cup and 2 final appearances in the last 2 euros?

 

[Han Solo]

New manager is on a hiding to nothing. With England not being seeded in the World Cup qualifying draw, they could end up in a group with Spain, France or Germany etc plus a curve ball like Slovakia. This could be the once every 20 years taking of leave.

Still the wailing and The gnashing of teeth would be fun to watch.

Really, not seeded?
After a semi final in the last World Cup and 2 final appearances in the last 2 euros?

I dont think UEFA has decided which seeding critera they will use yet? Or did I miss recent news?

If UEFA go with seeding based on Nations League (as some believe will be the case), England indeed won't be seeded. But if they in the end decide to go the traditional route (and I think they will), it will be based on FIFA World Rankings and then England will be seeded.