Andy wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2024 3:27 pm
I would say Graham Potter. But only really because I’m a Brighton fan and he done a good job while there. I think he was always on a hiding to nothing in the Chelsea job.
Did he really though Andy
What’s his win percentage at Brighton I bet it’s not 40 per cent
MIL wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2024 3:41 pm
Don't get me wrong when he was at Chelsea I loved Jose - he got things right
His "spine" of the team was superb
A great title winning team has a good goalie, good centre-halves, good centre midfielders and a good striker
Chelsea had that to perfection
Just like say Man United, Man City and Arsenal did
That "spine" has to be good
We have good players particularly in forward areas
It’s just basic stuff for euros / world cups
Plus motivation
You can’t turn us into Man City in 4 weeks and potter thinks he’s like pep when in reality he just plays without a forward and over loads the midfield ends up 70 percent possession without a shot at goal
CHARLTON34 wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2024 12:55 pm
Afternoon all, just for a bit of fun who do member's think should manage the England squad & your reason's why.
Regards Dave.
My choice would be Teucal the ex Chelsea manager, understands Premier league & European football, be interesting to see other members thoughts.
Regards Dave
Trev wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2024 9:13 am
I'm afraid managing the England team is a thankless task, whether you like Gareth or not, which personally I did, in my opinion the team let him down !! It doesn't matter who you pick and how you set them up, if the players don't perform you are screwed, which sadly is exactly what happened. Too many expensive prem a donnas I'm afraid, they would be better off picking the national squad from the First division, at least they would play with some passion !! The English football league set up also doesn't help, as Andy said, we should reduce the amount of foreign players allowed per team, and they need more/longer international breaks so that the squad has more playing time before the big tournaments, but unfortunately it's all down to money once again.
As far as the next Manager goes, I personally don't agree with foreigners managing the National team, I know none of you will agree but I'd like to see Lee Carsley given a chance, yes he hasn't managed at top level but he has managed youth teams for years so knows the young talent that is available.
I have said same for years
Sadies Lofts home of decent birds just a useless loft manager, and now a confirmed loser but proud
Trev wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2024 9:13 am
I'm afraid managing the England team is a thankless task, whether you like Gareth or not, which personally I did, in my opinion the team let him down !! It doesn't matter who you pick and how you set them up, if the players don't perform you are screwed, which sadly is exactly what happened. Too many expensive prem a donnas I'm afraid, they would be better off picking the national squad from the First division, at least they would play with some passion !! The English football league set up also doesn't help, as Andy said, we should reduce the amount of foreign players allowed per team, and they need more/longer international breaks so that the squad has more playing time before the big tournaments, but unfortunately it's all down to money once again.
As far as the next Manager goes, I personally don't agree with foreigners managing the National team, I know none of you will agree but I'd like to see Lee Carsley given a chance, yes he hasn't managed at top level but he has managed youth teams for years so knows the young talent that is available.
Round pegs don't fit in square holes though Trevor
Play the players in the positions in which they excel !
Trev wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2024 9:13 am
I'm afraid managing the England team is a thankless task, whether you like Gareth or not, which personally I did, in my opinion the team let him down !! It doesn't matter who you pick and how you set them up, if the players don't perform you are screwed, which sadly is exactly what happened. Too many expensive prem a donnas I'm afraid, they would be better off picking the national squad from the First division, at least they would play with some passion !! The English football league set up also doesn't help, as Andy said, we should reduce the amount of foreign players allowed per team, and they need more/longer international breaks so that the squad has more playing time before the big tournaments, but unfortunately it's all down to money once again.
As far as the next Manager goes, I personally don't agree with foreigners managing the National team, I know none of you will agree but I'd like to see Lee Carsley given a chance, yes he hasn't managed at top level but he has managed youth teams for years so knows the young talent that is available.
