I think Allardyce would be better than Mr Hodgson for England. But can you imagine us going out for a 1-0 win against San Marino or the Faroe Islands, and setting up 5 4 1 ;doh
I agree Grey. I wouldn't expect anyone to turn down playing for or managing England. But saying you're good enough is very different to believing you are. If I was asked to play for England, of course I'd say yes, but do I think I'm good enough to; of course not.
Likewise Allardyce. Would I expect him to turn down England? Absolutely not. But that doesn't mean he's good enough to manage England.
It's great to have fans who actually realise what a rubbish position a club is in and accepting that things have to be done to turn it around, which they may or may not like in the short term to help in the long time
Its great to have a manager that actually wants to be at the club and not moan about what a tough job it is. #burden
I posted that because Rav appeared to be having a love in with SA.
Although now you mention it, I would imagine having a complete squad clearout, then making mid table three times on £20m transfer kitty most seasons, plus dealing with your chairman bleating about who signed who......isn't the easiest thing to overcome.
It's great to have fans who actually realise what a rubbish position a club is in and accepting that things have to be done to turn it around, which they may or may not like in the short term to help in the long time
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If you asked eligible players
'Would you like to play for England?'
I'm pretty sure most, if not all, would say 'Yes', rather than 'I'm not good enough.'
Not sure why it should be any different for managers.
Likewise Allardyce. Would I expect him to turn down England? Absolutely not. But that doesn't mean he's good enough to manage England.
Big Sam
;bowdown
But I actually want him to do well there.
lumpedkicked. ;winkBut we've moved on for the better, you only have to look at Bilic's first 8 games to know that.
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Although now you mention it, I would imagine having a complete squad clearout, then making mid table three times on £20m transfer kitty most seasons, plus dealing with your chairman bleating about who signed who......isn't the easiest thing to overcome.
(Gods honest I hadn't even seen this when I just posted above....how bloomin predictable am I)
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