En Passant 3,741 Posted July 19 1 minute ago, BuffaloPhil said: Anyone fancy it? There are very very few people who meet the criteria for this challenging role. However at the last count there were approximately 20 million people who expressed vehemently in comments to national newspapers and on social media that they personally are far better qualified than the previous incumbent. Good luck vetting that number of application forms. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,386 Posted July 19 8 minutes ago, BuffaloPhil said: Anyone fancy it? https://careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/england-mens-senior-team-head-coach-nfcsgp0377-national-football-centre-st-georges-park/2137/description/ We are currently overseeing a highly targeted process to appoint the next Head Coach of the England Men's Senior Team. Our succession planning process has already identified a number of candidates; in addition to this we are committed to open recruitment processes in the football industry and are interested in hearing from individuals who meet the following criteria: THE ROLE Lead and develop the England senior men's team to win a major tournament and be consistently ranked as one of the top teams in the world. Provide inspiring leadership to a world class, multi-disciplinary technical team based at St. George's Park. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clubs who employ English qualified players. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will hold a UEFA Pro License. Will have significant experience of English football, with a strong track record delivering results in the Premier League and/or leading international competitions. Will be an exceptional leader who understands and will enjoy the international football environment. Will be experienced in successfully identifying, managing and developing English qualified players. Will be highly resilient and comfortable in a very high-profile role with intense public scrutiny. Will have a track record of creating a high performing, positive team culture and environment. Will have strong personal values and integrity and understand and embrace the role that the England Men's Senior Team Head Coach has inspiring the nation. OUR VALUES Aim HIGH Achieve TOGETHER Embrace DIFFERENCE Should you want to register your interest and you meet the criteria above, please do this via email to mannie.neville@thefa.com This is a private address, and should you meet all the criteria you will receive a response. I don't have the UEFA License thing or a track record in the football sphere but I've watched Ted Lasso three times. Also, the Euros and the World Cup are the only times I watch any football, which gives me a fresh, new perspective the team are crying out for. And, I'm willing to do the job for a grand or two less than Gareth Southgate. Might send in my application. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted July 19 8 minutes ago, En Passant said: 20 million people who expressed vehemently in comments to national newspapers and on social media that they personally are far better qualified than the previous incumbent 3 minutes ago, TQR said: Might send in my application. Check, 20 million and one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted July 19 Just get Cantona in and the World Cup is ours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master Obit 828 Posted July 19 29 minutes ago, TQR said: I don't have the UEFA License thing or a track record in the football sphere but I've watched Ted Lasso three times. Also, the Euros and the World Cup are the only times I watch any football, which gives me a fresh, new perspective the team are crying out for. And, I'm willing to do the job for a grand or two less than Gareth Southgate. Might send in my application. I also don't have whatever this license thing is but I'm absolutely exceptional at identifying the talent in the English Premier League - I'm still a bit ropey with their actual names but I'm confident I could give a good enough description such that the clubs would know who I'm talking about when I'm trying to pick the players for my final squad. I'd do absolutely everything I could to get my hands on a big trophy. Ideally, it would be Cole Palmer's or Phil Foden's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted July 19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cv2gx8vzdpgo Eddie Howe semmingly ruled out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted July 19 3 hours ago, The Old Crem said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cv2gx8vzdpgo Eddie Howe semmingly ruled out. No he isn't. He says he's committed to Newcastle. I should hope he is, otherwise sack him right now. You don't show your hand until somebody shows interest. It's all hypothetical until England ask for permission to speak to him. Depending of their and his reaction, only at this point will he need to make a decision. Until then, focus on the job you've got, not the job you might fancy. And he actually might not want it, but it's still too early to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted July 19 In other news, heard a rumour that one outfit interested in the newly unemployed Southgate might be the USA national squad. With their joint hosting of 2026 World Cup coming up and their international record middling, I could see that working. If nothing else, he'd likely make them hard to beat. Language wouldn't be much of a problem! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted July 19 36 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: In other news, heard a rumour that one outfit interested in the newly unemployed Southgate might be the USA national squad. With their joint hosting of 2026 World Cup coming up and their international record middling, I could see that working. If nothing else, he'd likely make them hard to beat. Language wouldn't be much of a problem! I can't see that he wants to swap one international job for another, especially another with a lot of scrutiny given a home world cup in the next few years. But we'll see... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted July 19 40 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: In other news, heard a rumour that one outfit interested in the newly unemployed Southgate might be the USA national squad. With their joint hosting of 2026 World Cup coming up and their international record middling, I could see that working. If nothing else, he'd likely make them hard to beat. Language wouldn't be much of a problem! The American squad is a bit of a toxic mess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted July 19 4 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: The American squad is a bit of a toxic mess Bit like England eight years back, then, recovering from the management of Big Sam Tbh, it was a rumour and I'm thinking Southgate might feel the need of a break, and isn't short of cash if he has to rely on the savings for a while! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted August 19 Ivan Benjamin Elijah Toney - no shit! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted August 22 Jermaine Jenas sacked with immediate effect by the BBC for "workplace behaviour". Has he been none too subtlely propositioning the production staff? Must be serious for immediate dismissal, or is this the BBC overreacting following the Edwards scandal? Good news overall in my book, supposedly they've been lining him up to replace Lineker, which I was not impressed with. Details, such as they currently are: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy76pdz5152o 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 878 Posted August 22 23 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: Jermaine Jenas sacked with immediate effect by the BBC for "workplace behaviour". Has he been none too subtlely propositioning the production staff? Must be serious for immediate dismissal, or is this the BBC overreacting following the Edwards scandal? Good news overall in my book, supposedly they've been lining him up to replace Lineker, which I was not impressed with. Details, such as they currently are: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy76pdz5152o Best news of the season. Can't stand the fucker. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted August 23 13 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: Jermaine Jenas sacked with immediate effect by the BBC for "workplace behaviour". Has he been none too subtlely propositioning the production staff? Must be serious for immediate dismissal, or is this the BBC overreacting following the Edwards scandal? Good news overall in my book, supposedly they've been lining him up to replace Lineker, which I was not impressed with. Details, such as they currently are: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy76pdz5152o Will be interesting to see who does get it when the time comes. I feel they might split the role into two with different senior live matches and a highlights hosts. Gaby Logan could be front runner for the first part but feels less likely to get the second part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad252 807 Posted August 23 I think I know what the text was that got Jenas into trouble: Jump to around 01:25 in the video for the gist (couldn't embed the video because the title has emojis in it) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Father Brown 209 Posted August 24 He’s only sorry that he got caught. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 878 Posted September 4 Leicester City escape points deduction for PSR irregularities. Everton: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,980 Posted September 5 2024 is a historic year for San Marino football. Almost 3 months ago, his under 21 team beat Gibraltar 3-0 and ended a 10 year winless streak. Today they beat Liechtenstein 1-0 and put an end to a 20-year drought without a victory, when they beat this same opponent by the same score, and this is the first victory in an official game in the history of this team, the other had been in a friendly, there were 158 games without winning The scorer of the historic goal is Nicko Sensoli, player of Sangiuliano (Italian series D) As it should be, San Marino is last placed in the FIFA rankings (210th), today's opponent is 199th Congratulations to the inhabitants of San Marino Interestingly, San Marino was founded on September 3, 301, having celebrated its birthday 2 days ago, a beautiful birthday gift for the small nation 3 de setembro na História: surge a República de San Marino (revistaoeste.com) Seleção sub-21 de San Marino faz história e vence primeiro jogo em mais de dez anos (lance.com.br) 'Pior seleção do mundo' volta a vencer um jogo após 20 anos - ESPN 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted October 3 Leaked Email suggests Gary Linekar could leave Match of the Day as early as this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted October 3 2 hours ago, The Old Crem said: Leaked Email suggests Gary Linekar could leave Match of the Day as early as this weekend. I think that is very much wishful thinking on the part of the Daily Mail. I wouldn't have gone with that story without a better source Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted October 3 35 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: I think that is very much wishful thinking on the part of the Daily Mail. I wouldn't have gone with that story without a better source The other papers are reporting it but all by quoting the Mail and adding their own speculation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted October 4 6 hours ago, The Old Crem said: The other papers are reporting it but all by quoting the Mail and adding their own speculation. No news today, report claims.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
