The Goldfish Chronicles

The reports that Scolari (has managed Brazil, Portugal, Real Madrid I think, amongst others) might be the next manager of England are hilarious. Ericsson was believable - Sweden shares a lot of footballing culture with England - but a to put someone versed in the Brazilian style in charge would be crazy. Sure Mourinho and Benitez have done very well, but it’s not as if they use that many English players.

Personally, I think the manager is part of the team. Therefore he should qualify to appear for his country; not move from country to country. Coaches and experts can be hired etc, but a manager should be pulling on the three-lions as much as the players.

My vote would be for Bryan Robson. He’s not had a great time at West Brom, but it’s not been a bad job either. Robson with whomever else is needed as his coaches (mixing some latin influence in would be no bad thing). Face it, we’ll most likely qualify for the World Cups and the European Championship each time they come around - what we need (and lacked in Portugal) is someone who can fire the squad and crowd up for the important games.

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