Post by C@V on Nov 22, 2007 11:23:01 GMT -1
Here is my opinion on the guys who are currently in the frame.
Martin O'neill
Would be a popular choice for many and proven track record. If the FA want him they should be able to get him but question marks over why he wasn't appointed instead of McClaren in 2006.
Jose Mourinho
Popular amongst fans and familiar with the English game, players and mentality. Been successful wherever he has gone and good man manager. Only question mark is if he is holding out for the Portugal job.
Guus Hiddink
Likely to be very high on the FA's wish list and good track record in international football. He is going to Euro 2008 and England are not so he may consider this a backwards step.
Alan Shearer
Appointing legendary players with little or no managerial experience has become a bit of a trend over the last few years in other countries but after such a shambolic recent display England will be looking for more stability and a proven track record.
Fabio Capello
No international management experience but club record speaks for itself. He is available and has reportedly declared an interest in the job but perception is if he gets the job he won't have been first or second choice at least.
Stuart Pearce
England need his passion and no doubt the FA rate him as he is Under 21 manager. This may have come round a bit too soon so although he is likely to manage England in his career, it may not be in the 2010 World Cup.
Sam Allardyce
Overlooked when he was doing well with Bolton and general impression is he has been found out a bit at Newcastle. Still has his suppporters though and he is at least an English candidate.
Harry Redknapp
Proven at club level and undoubtedly a top manager. Doubts about his credibility as a candidate come from his wheeler dealer reputation and the fact that he is one of the less fashionable managers in the Premiership. Again English.
Martin O'neill
Would be a popular choice for many and proven track record. If the FA want him they should be able to get him but question marks over why he wasn't appointed instead of McClaren in 2006.
Jose Mourinho
Popular amongst fans and familiar with the English game, players and mentality. Been successful wherever he has gone and good man manager. Only question mark is if he is holding out for the Portugal job.
Guus Hiddink
Likely to be very high on the FA's wish list and good track record in international football. He is going to Euro 2008 and England are not so he may consider this a backwards step.
Alan Shearer
Appointing legendary players with little or no managerial experience has become a bit of a trend over the last few years in other countries but after such a shambolic recent display England will be looking for more stability and a proven track record.
Fabio Capello
No international management experience but club record speaks for itself. He is available and has reportedly declared an interest in the job but perception is if he gets the job he won't have been first or second choice at least.
Stuart Pearce
England need his passion and no doubt the FA rate him as he is Under 21 manager. This may have come round a bit too soon so although he is likely to manage England in his career, it may not be in the 2010 World Cup.
Sam Allardyce
Overlooked when he was doing well with Bolton and general impression is he has been found out a bit at Newcastle. Still has his suppporters though and he is at least an English candidate.
Harry Redknapp
Proven at club level and undoubtedly a top manager. Doubts about his credibility as a candidate come from his wheeler dealer reputation and the fact that he is one of the less fashionable managers in the Premiership. Again English.