Job Vacancy - English Football Manager

Daniel Ritchie · #1 (**permalink**) 11-22-2007, 12:15 PM

Last night England, after having being given chance after chance, were knocked out of the European championship qualifiers. They had one of the easiest groups, with Croatia being the only half decent team they faced.

This morning the manager Steve McLaren was sacked, but who will be his replacement?

toddpedlar · #2 (**permalink**) 11-22-2007, 12:18 PM

Daniel -

I wanted to vote for you, but you'd have to give up your University studies, and why would you want to do that?

T

Daniel Ritchie · #3 (**permalink**) 11-22-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by toddpedlar

Daniel -

I wanted to vote for you, but you'd have to give up your University studies, and why would you want to do that?

T

They will be finished in June, but the fans are so impatient they probably would not wait that long.

victorbravo · #4 (**permalink**) 11-22-2007, 12:58 PM

I'm no prophet, but yours was the only name I am familiar with. I hope you do a good job!

AV1611 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-22-2007, 02:21 PM

two-nil in the first 14 mins was not a good sign, I just had to laugh...then we pulled it back for them to score in the final few minutes....

JonathanHunt · #6 (**permalink**) 11-22-2007, 03:08 PM

I wish Mourinho would be the next manager, but Capello will be - why? Because he is the only big 'name' that will touch it with a bargepole...

You know, 7-1 for Croatia to win were remarkably generous odds...

Daniel Ritchie · #7 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 04:04 PM

Interest in this position is evidently low; not only have most PB members ignored it, but know the vast majority of Premiership managers (including Martin O'Neill) have ruled themselves out.

Daniel Ritchie · #8 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 05:53 AM

This thread is attracting so little interest.

JonathanHunt · #9 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 05:13 PM

Yeah well we need a few more Brits on this board...

No Longer A Libertine · #10 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 05:53 PM

I hear Tony Blair is available.

John Major too, Maggie Thatcher has refused to be considered however.

Daniel Ritchie · #11 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

I hear Tony Blair is available.

John Major too, Maggie Thatcher has refused to be considered however.

Doubt Maggie would go near it; though she sorted out the British economy when it was in a similar mess.

Daniel Ritchie · #12 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 06:58 PM

Oh yes, since Paul Jewell has taken over at Derby County he is now out of the running as well.

Semper Fidelis · #13 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 07:02 PM

Added another poll option so you'd get more American input.

Daniel Ritchie · #14 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SemperFideles

Added another poll option so you'd get more American input.

A bit xenophobic, but probably a good idea nonetheless.

No Longer A Libertine · #15 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 07:38 PM

I voted for David Beckham but he's a Hollywood actor isn't he?

Daniel Ritchie · #16 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

I voted for David Beckham but he's a Hollywood actor isn't he?

Well, he plays for LA Galaxy...which is the next best thing

No Longer A Libertine · #17 (**permalink**) 11-30-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel Ritchie

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

I voted for David Beckham but he's a Hollywood actor isn't he?

Well, he plays for LA Galaxy...which is the next best thing

I was kidding, he's been a major publicity stunt that fizzled fast here, he and his wife are pretty people that hang out with American movie stars but his soccer team is bad and he's hardly been on field due to injury, the public turned on the hype quickly.