Hodgson Out!

[The Ghost of Alex Higgins]

I'd just like to thank Roy for everything he has done. Pray god he gets a bonus.

[JW90]

Botch is banging the drum for Hoddle, although isn't sure if he's "FA Friendly"

I often get "FA Friendly" and "any good?" mixed up as well.

[AlcoholBrazil]

So a group of players that play well week in week out in The Holy Premiership suddenly forget how to pass , tackle and control a ball
in the cauldron of an international tournament. Players who play around Europe in the Champions League regularly
are suddenly over-awed by the crowds flying the St.George flag.
And of course we remember the week-long coverage of St.Georges Park where the Talksport presenters praised the 21st Century facilities
and proclaimed it the Mecca of English Football Talent. How is that working ?

[Sid Pervcat]

I still don't think anyone else would have done significantly better. Maybe quarter-finalists.

The players individually bottled it to the point where they couldn't control the ball or make basic passes. They just shat themselves and couldn't think straight.

Even when they play to their normal standards they are overrated - at tournaments they are exposed technically and mentally.

Joe Shart
Marcus Shatford
Jack Wilshat
Jamie Sharty
Wayne Pooney
Raheem Turdling
Daniel Slurry


Etc

[Petingo]

I still don't think anyone else would have done significantly better. Maybe quarter-finalists.

The players individually bottled it to the point where they couldn't control the ball or make basic passes. They just shat themselves and couldn't think straight.

Even when they play to their normal standards they are overrated - at tournaments they are exposed technically and mentally.

I agree with you, Reg.

The standard of English player has never been lower IMO.

They look better than they are when playing for their clubs because of the foreign players around them.

But take them out of their comfort zone and they look second rate.

[sjbarca]

Hodgson may have a say on who will be his successor. We will be fucked for another 4 years.

It's even worse than that.

There was some bloke doing the press conference with him and he took great pains to point out that he is "not an expert on football".

He iterated the point .

"iterated" don't think I've seen anyone write this??!!

[sjbarca]

Didn't think it lifted the mood Hodgson using the words England and Exit in the same breath??!!

[delboy1983]

So Roy wanted to do a runner after scamming 14m from the FA over the last 4 years plus expenses..

Dotted a few i's and crossed a few t's on his pre-prepared resignation speech and refused to discuss the game.

Now he say's he wasn't forced to front up at today's media conference. You better believe he was dragged kicking
and streaming to the meeting or his final pay packet would have been withheld.

[George Summer]

Why shouldn't he take his wages as he had a contract? Why do you think the England managers job has such ridiculous pay levels?

[Zambo]

Why do you think the England managers job has such ridiculous pay levels?

If you want the best, then you have to pay to get them. The problem is that the fuckwits at the FA haven't been able to recognise the best for the last 50 years.

[George Summer]

An argument to be sure. I'd argue we just are not very good, cash drunk and no gullible fool would take the job unless it was madly well paid because you get crucified because a left back slipped over.

all opinions though.

[kevin04]

Roy was excellent in the snipets I seen of his press conference.

A nice man and leaves the gutter press scrambling for relevance.

Good ol' Roy, enjoy that retirement, or the high life with Sven out in China if he continues to coach.

[sjbarca]

Roy was excellent in the snipets I seen

Fuck me it's Quinn or Alvin??!!

[kevin04]

Roy was excellent in the snipets I seen

Fuck me it's Quinn or Alvin??!!

Da leeg lied.

[delboy1983]

An argument to be sure. I'd argue we just are not very good, cash drunk and no gullible fool would take the job unless it was madly well paid because you get crucified because a left back slipped over.

all opinions though.

That is why it is the best paid international managers job.
Nowt to do with prestige or the possibility of winning a knock out tournament game, never mind a trophy.

DANGER MONEY !!!!

[theleader82]

Roy did a good job managing in the Swedish league winning the title multiple times. West brim and Fulham fans are also fond of him. He's also still liked by grasshoppers. I felt sorry for him last night but then remember how much he gets paid. The team didn't turn up on the night. That should have been a walk in the park for us.

[Petingo]

Hodgson may have a say on who will be his successor. We will be fucked for another 4 years.

It's even worse than that.

There was some bloke doing the press conference with him and he took great pains to point out that he is "not an expert on football".

He iterated the point .

"iterated" don't think I've seen anyone write this??!!

[sjbarca]

Roy was excellent in the snipets I seen

Fuck me it's Quinn or Alvin??!!

Da leeg lied.

lol

[sjbarca]

[Rainbowmonkey]

The state of Lord Redknapp earlier. Anyone hear the clip they played on 5Live of him and Adrian Piles? Screaming down the phone at him like a mad old woman, remarkble. Didn't want Southgate to get the job because he's never won nothing, was very rude about that too - "give it to Tim Sherwood" was his big idea before returning to his revolver and rocking chair. Frantic radio. Is he okay?

[The Ghost of Alex Higgins]

What have the redknapps got against Southgate? Someone give me FACTS

[JW90]

Thanks for that, Crossy. Although wasn't it a problem that the players weren't allowed out in 2010 and couldn't sightsee and meet the locals? Should they stay indoors watching the football but doesn't that affect the bonding and harmony?

Of course, the media were totally convinced that we would lose to Iceland and wanted so desperately to play Portugal instead.

[Rainbowmonkey]

You can listen to Redflapp here, just a couple of mins and more of it than what I heard earlier... says he's mates with Paddy Power, unbelievably.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03zrczt

[Holden Mcgroyne]

What have the redknapps got against Southgate? Someone give me FACTS

Warming to Big Southers already.

[delboy1983]

Southgate will be temporary custodian until a higher profile foreign manager is hired.
What's Gareth gonna do with 3.5 million a year FFS