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Capello's departure another FA own goal?

Discussion in 'England' started by OddRiverOakWizards, Feb 9, 2012.

  1. OddRiverOakWizards

    OddRiverOakWizards Well-Known Member

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    So Fabio Capello has gone. The man that often resembled an angry piranha on the sidelines as he barked at his players will not be taking England to the European Championships this summer after resigning from his position as England manager late last night. Considering that Capello had the best percentage win record of any England manager one would think that all parties would be deeply saddened by his departure, however the reality is starkly contrasting from this.

    Adrian Chiles happily broke the news on ITV saying I cannot imagine anyone will be unhappy with this news, while senior correspondent on the BBC David Bond ‘impartially’ reported upon the latest developments days after publishing his latest blog on the BBC website aptly titled: ‘Has Capello called it wrong again?’

    Now the inevitable media autopsy will begin as to why the former England manager failed to produce what was expect of him: Capello was too inflexible, Capello was too faithful in his backing of senior players, Capello was too foreign. But the harsh reality of this latest development is that yet another highly successful manager has failed to deliver the success that England fans have craved for so long, and more alarmingly England are less than four months away from an international tournament with only a handful of choices for a successor.

    Harry Redknapp has become the outright favourite to become the next England manager, hours after being cleared of tax evasion at the high court. Redknapp certainly has charmed the media and his ability to win over the players suggests that he would be an ideal motivator for the squad, however like when Capello was appointed, Redknapp has no experience of international management and if appointed will have to pick his European finals squad before he has taken charge of one match, with the two pre-Championship friendlies only a few weeks before the beginning of the tournament in Poland and Ukraine. Stuart Pearce, the current caretaker boss, who will be in charge for England’s friendly against the Netherlands later this month certainly knows the younger players in the squad having been the under-21 manager since 2007. Yet Pearce failed to get his England under-21 squad past the group stage in the last under-21 European Championship finals held in Denmark last summer. The squad who contained Premiership talents such as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Scott Sinclair, Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge were extremely disappointing in a forgettable tournament for England.

    One of the main criticisms of Capello has been his staunch defence of England’s old guard however it should not be forgotten that during his tenure the Italian gave first caps to Kyle Walker, Kieran Gibbs and Jack Wilshere amongst other burgeoning stars. Nor was Capello afraid of giving less household names such as Bobby Zamora, Jay Bothroyd, a Championship player at the time, and Gary Cahill their debuts.

    In fact one could argued that it is the players that seem to be the most sad about Capello’s departure, with Wayne Rooney, Kyle Walker, Jack Wilshere, Glen Johnson amongst others registering their regret on social media. This could be seen as crocodile tears, however Rio Ferdinand [brother of Anton Ferdinand who allegedly received racist abuse from Capello’s captain Terry] who has more than most a reason to dislike Capello seemed deeply disappointed by the decision: "So Capello resigns....what now...." the England defender Tweeted. There has been an undertone of frustration from many of England’s current players at Capello’s departure which may suggest that many feel alienated by the FA.

    Capello’s departure seemed to be almost inevitable after David Bernsteins comments that he may be in breach of his contract following his vocal criticism of the FA following their decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy without his [Fabio Capello] prior consultation. Considering the FA’s continued criticism of the World football governing body, FIFA, for its lack of transparency and FIFA’s autocratic system of governance the ongoings at England’s HQ over the past few days seem somewhat farcical. The FA board remain an unelected mishmash of former directors and government figures who were all quick to voice their opinion to the media as to what they thought of Capello’s management style despite their accusations that Capello should not openly criticise the governing body in public, seemed somewhat hypocritical.

    Capello has every right to feel aggrieved at his treatment after leading England to their second successive tournament under his command, he may have had a nightmarish time in South Africa but at the time the FA backed him and Capello seemed to be relishing the idea of redeeming his reputation this time around. One of the biggest ironies of the whole saga is that while the FA wishes to keep England’s racism reputation untarnished they have appointed a man as caretaker boss [Stuart Pearce] whose brother is a forefront member of the British Nationalist Party.
     
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  2. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Can't help your relatives.
     
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    ----HistoryRepeating---- Well-Known Member

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    Things are a mess, this could be a good shake up.
    Whats the worst that could happan, I was already dreading the Euro's, now we can roll the dice.
    But, I hope they don't jump in with a 4 year contract, the right person will want the job just for the chance this summer, the FA hold all the cards......bet they make a mess of it though.
     
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  4. OddRiverOakWizards

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    I know what you are saying but the whole Rio Ferdinand - John Terry how could they ever play together comments have also been used before. The problem is we are getting into a situation where anyone involved in football has to be a homogenous vegetable full of great sound bites. Any out of line comments will be jumped on immediately, whatever the context.
     
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  5. Joe!

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    Capello was never right for the job. England games have been so boring recently that I've found myself changing the channel. If Redknapp can get the team playing like Spurs, I will be delighted. He also wouldn't be afraid to drop big names.
     
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    Sorry, was actually referring to your comment about Pierce having a brother in the BNP. Mind you I would find that almost impossible to live with.
    Good summing up, though. It might turn out to be for the best going into the Euros, because no one expects us to do well and the new manager may be able to use it as experience.
     
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    Fact is rio and terry shouldn't being going anyways. Capello was the latest in the like of England managers with no spine. He didn't have the spine to drop the so called golden generation, which he should have done. So to me he is no big loss tbh.
     
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  8. Joe!

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    I'd take them, but wouldn't necessarily start both of them. I can't really think of four better centre-backs.
     
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    Glen Hoddle.
     
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  10. OddRiverOakWizards

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    Frank Lampard?!! I think he might be ok if Uncle Harry is in charge :D.
     
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    Hi Fran, I realised that was what you were referring to. However, I am comparing the Anton/Rio brother situation to that of Pearce. I do not think it matters about who someones brother is but the media have used it against Capello and a reason for friction between Terry and Ferdinand.
     
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    I would say that Capello did have a spine and that is why he went; the FA want someone more pliable that wont upset anyone, but some of the best managers have been some of the most controversial, look at Spain under Aragonnes and his comments about Henry.

    I just don't think any England manager except Hodgson really has the experience to take England to a tournament currently. I think Harry is a motivator but he has often added lots of players to achieve success.

    Martin O'Neill would be great but I cannot see him coming now he is at Sunderland. I think our best choice would be Hiddink but with the pro-English approach I doubt we will pick him.
     
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    Capello may have had the spine to deal with the FA. But he didn't when he needed to drop certain players and bring in new ones.

    He kept the same old group of has beens. They didn't even have to worry if they played **** for their clubs they still got picked for England. When he first became boss he said " I will pick on form not on on rep", what a lie that was.

    So yes he is spineless.
     
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  14. Ivan Golac's shoe laces

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    So agree with this ....until the so called golden generation are dropped fromn the england squad they will always be rubbish.....you would get a better display from a bunch of english championship players than the overpaid premiership lot
     
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  15. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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    Totally agree, time to have a good clear out.

    HOWEVER... The FA have a clause in any England Manager's contract to retain the right to the final call of who is included/excluded from the England squad.

    I can imagine that they have intervened many times. Makes you wonder who the manager really might be sometimes, and who is the coach.
     
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  16. Beef

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    Where did you hear that clause?, or isit just paper talk and hearsay.
     
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  17. - Doing The Lambert Walk

    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    From David Davies who was on BBC Radio and BBC News, Former ExecutiveDirector at The FA. Says they retain the final say on the selection of the squads.

    Also wrote a book with Henry Winter called FA Confidential in which he says other things about what goes on.
     
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  18. Plastique Bertrand

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    I thought Cappello blooded enough youth, certainly after the WC ...it was the anonymous brand of football served up in the home matches which I found depressing
     
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    well well what a total mess...... we nee a new england manager to beat up i know let tony "puke" pullis take over we be world champs not at fotball but hoof ball fab u lous at lest we be no in the world
     
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  20. Joe!

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    ...what?
     
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