FA Statement: Roy Hodgson

[capriccioso 2,545]

EURO 12 sounds a right laugh then. As a rule, us antipodeans root for English national teams, no matter what the sport, to fail

[Ollie 4,400]

He's managed national teams before, managed Switzerland in USA 94 and apparently did very well with Finland too and someone else, he's managed all over the world, he does show a lot of passion on the sidelines and managed the likes of Inter & Liverpool so you never know. He has a lot of experience and maybe, just maybe this will prove to be a very shrewd move. He seems more like an international manager than a club manager. Yid fans must be over the moon btw.

I'm not saying it's the best choice but at least he has seen it and done it in international football. Arry asn't. There's no substitute for experience in football.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Actually, if he can replicate his track record with no-hope clubs like Fulham, he could do well with a relatively no-hope country. Give him a big national job where the country is expected to do more than avoid embarrassment and he'll fuck it up.

On another note, why don't the FA appoint Jonathan Foreigner again? Over in Australia we've also got a dearth in terms of good domestic managers, probably even worse than England and we've been able to punch above our weight by appointing European managers.

[Jase 43,479]

Remember this?

[Madmax 9,219]

Considering Hodgson's experience in national team management and his record at mediocre teams like Fulham and West Brom (no disrespect ..) and the fact that a glance at the England squad reveals them to be no more than a bunch of mediocre players plus Rooney, it's a good choice.

[manpe 10,857]

The question is will the players respect him enough?

[Madmax 9,219]

It's probably for the best as far as Harry's concerned, it's not like he would been able to make head or tail of the appointment letter anyway, what with his illiteracy et al.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

All the best to him.

Didn't want Redknapp in charge.

[Kez 2,727]

Roy Hodson for England manager? Weally?!

I don't believe he is good enough. Harry must of said he's staying put because he seemed to be the only choice for the job.

[Laylabelle 9,305]

Bizare but best of luck to him...

[capriccioso 2,545]

Maybe the FA passed on Harry because of what they'd have to pay him and Spurs for compensation.

[capriccioso 2,545]

It's probably for the best as far as Harry's concerned, it's not like he would been able to make head or tail of the appointment letter anyway, what with his illiteracy et al.

You don't have to be literate to say 4-4-2 up and at them lads.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

They are going for their Plan B.Harry was obviously top on the list but the 10m asked by Spurs has forced the FA to reconsider.Have nothing against Roy so I hope he does well.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I think 'Arry made the smart choice; he knew that he is probably not going to do too well with the national team, so he decides to stick to what he has done well with and leaves everyone wondering what might have been if he had taken the job.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Just heard on TV that he has been officially appointed.

[ChelseaChick 430]

That will be an absolute disaster.

[Term-X 7,891]

Oh ffs, watch him appoint Gerrard as captain.

[Jase 43,479]

Woy may surpwise in Euros.