For some reason this bloke always got on my nerves, then someone showed me these quotes....changed my opinion of him completely. I love the way that he deals with reporters asking stupid questions...still a crap manager tho' Reporter: "Gordon, do you think James Beattie deserves to be in the England squad?" Strachan: "I don't care, I'm Scottish." Reporter: "Bang, there goes your unbeaten run. Can you take it?" Strachan: "No, I'm just going to crumble like a wreck. I'll go home, become an alcoholic and maybe jump off a bridge. Umm, I think I can take it, yeah." Reporter: "Welcome to Southampton Football Club. Do you think you are the right man to turn things around?" Strachan: "No. I was asked if I thought I was the right man for the job and I said: 'No, I think they should have got George Graham because I'm useless.’" Reporter: "So, Gordon, any plans for Europe this year?" Strachan: "Aye, me and the wife quite fancy Spain in August." Reporter: "You don't take losing lightly, do you Gordon?" Strachan: "I don't take stupid comments lightly either." Gary Lineker: "So Gordon, if you were English, what formation would you play?" Strachan: "If I was English I'd top myself." Reporter: "What is your impression of Jermaine Pennant?" Strachan: "I don't do impressions” Reporter: "So Gordon, any changes then?" Strachan: "Naw, still 5ft 6", ginger and a big nose." About Eric Cantona: "If a Frenchman goes on about seagulls, trawlers and sardines, he’s called a philosopher. I’d just be called a short Scottish bum talking crap." Reporter: "So, Gordon, in what areas do you think Middlesbrough were better than you today?" Strachan: "What areas? Mainly that big green one out there…" Reporter: "Gordon, can we have a quick word please?" Strachan: "Velocity."
If I was a reporter I'd just sit there in front of him on my phone or looking over his shoulder for my alloted few minutes while the twat picked his nose or chewed his nails. Rather that than have him talk down to me like a condescending twat. He forgets everyone has a job to do, has to start a new job sometime, has less experience, whatever. Sarcy, condescending little-man-syndrome git!
He was always great value for interviews when he was our manager. Loved WGS. I also like when he resigned and he was asked why now was the right time to leave. "because it's Friday"
He could be our next manager mind !, Short is stiil here I fear McLaren will be seen in the north east next week.
