why hasn't alex ferguson ever been mentioned as a candidate for english manager?
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He isn't that STUPID!
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The manner in which the FA went about in selecting a manager recently is one example of "english arrogance" - it was stupid. You don't shortlist nor interview proven products like Gus Hiddink or Scolari - it's insulting. They can do that with any other english/british manager because they do not have the required experience/expertise.\n\nEnglish footballers are generally a predictable lot - you know more or less his next move, where he's going to kick the ball. Do you know what makes Rooney great? Apart from his other outstanding skills, his unpredictability is what sets him apart. And it is this aspect of the player that is so evident in the boys from brazil.\n\nI do believe England 2006 squad is the best team ever assembled since the days of the late Sir Alf Ramsey. And if they don't lift the trophy on July 10, England might have to wait out another 40 years in the football wilderness as nearly-men and under achievers. Because English or British managers DO NOT have what it takes to make a winning side. Steve McClaren will not even win a European Cup title for England, let alone a world cup. A Curbishly or an Alldaryce will plunge English football into rock bottom.\n\nThe FA need people who can ask a question like you did and come up with the right solution even if you have to go across the channel to bloody France if need be. If you can do this, you would have learnt an important lesson.
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because they have a passion that english managers don't have - stuff that makes champions - show me a good loser and i'll show you a loser... sadly most are english. now you know why team england find it so hard to get to semi-finals.
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i do not think that he has the name power of some of the other english stars.  though maybe with the rooney injury he might get a reserve spot, but i do not expect that he would get much playing time.
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As much as i dislike Ferguson i have to agree with him, rushing back a player isn't the right move espically as he won't be match fit for any of the matches. Remember David Beckham at the last world cup, same injury, he was rushed back and had a poor tournament, jumped out of a tackle which cost us a goal.\n\nThe opposition will be smart and will kick and stamp on rooney's foot when he plays whenever they get the chance. So i wouldn't expect rooney to be the same player he usually is for england, as the injury will always be in the back of his mind.
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Manchester United!!!!!!!!!!!!! Better team chemistry and a better group of youngsters who will keep the success of the club on the rise. Also Ferguson is a better manager.
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I certainly do. When teams like Chelsea and Arsenal field an all foreign team it is dreadful. People say that there are not enough good English players around. I disagree. Look what Fergie did at Man Utd in bringing players like the Neville brothers, Scholes, Beckham and Giggs through the system. Many managers will not persevere with young English players. They go and buy foreigners because they are quite often cheaper and will accept lower wages. Also signing foreign players is sometimes a quick fix. It takes time to nurture young players and some clubs will not give managers enough time to do this as they want instant results. Restricting the number of foreign players would make clubs have a rethink and it would be better for the national team. Of all the foreign players playing in England how many are really top class players? Not that many.
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Jens Lehmann\nI'm not just being different, but i think that Arsenal have had an ok season thanks to their goalie. Also, Oliver Kahn had his rise with Bayern Munich but where are they now? We all know Kahn to be a force of nature in the back, but Jens Lehman has risen to be one of the best in England. To overlook him again would be wrong. Anyhow, Kahn will be retiring soon, so best to get some fresh blood in there now.
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i don;t think mikel obi is gonna come to Man Utd.. in fact, i dont think it is worthwhile for sir alex to battle for mikel, such arrogance at a young age.. he don;t have the heart to play for manchester united.. he don;t even have what it takes to play in united, only good enough for second class clubs like chelsea =)\n\nanyhow, manchester united has recently signed nemanja vidic (from spartak moscow if i;m not mistaken).. he is a defender, one of the serbia and montenegro's 'famous 4' defence. they only let in 1 goal throughout the whole world cup qualifier campaign.\n\nbesides that, united has nearly closed the deal to bring in patrick evra from monaco.. he is quite a good player, one of those who played in the champions league final 2 year ago between monaco and porto (which porto won). he aims to become the next eric cantona, his french compatriot.\n\nHAIL MANCHESTER UNITED!!!\n\n\n*******************\n\nit was said that manchester united has put up a 3.8mil pound bid for thomas gravesen of real madrid... natural replacement for roy keane, i assume..
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van leaving isnt that big a deal, since he is beyond his peak, and was only disrupting the team at the end of the season. he had a spat with ferguson n bruised egos do nothing to help a team. saha was more impressive throughout the season anyway.\nif manu want a replacement for van they should look to get trezuguet. he is way better than van ever was and less of a wanker anyway. and with juve in strife the better players are looking to move elsewhere.\nas well, for manu to challenge for the title again, ferguson needs to leave. he's looking for one last title, but he doesnt have the fire in the belly to continue for much longer. BRING IN CAPELLO! he's already expressed desire to manage manu in the future and again, with juventus in strife, he may come sooner than expected.\nby the way, im an arsenal fan, but i like to see a competitive manu: makes our wins all the much sweeter
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Good question!\n\nI am begining to wonder why Walcott has been picked at all, as Sven has yet to play him, despite having 2 sick-note strikers.  He's even used Joe Cole up front rather than giving Walcott a run.\n\nI believe Dein did have to much influence that has benifitted Arsenal recently, but I'm not to sure how much he had to do with Walcotts selection.  \n\nA quote from Graham Taylor on the England manager slection process:\n"I was under the impression Arsenal's vice-chairman David Dein wasn't on the selection committee at the start, and yet now he seems to be involved. \n\nBut could he be objective if asked about the credentials of his current club manager Arsene Wenger? \n\nNow maybe it is that Dein has asked Wenger and he doesn't want to do it - but if that's the case, why not say so publicly?"
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He's ginger and Scottish.\n\nThat's the factual stuff out of the way. Other than thatvhe has done well at Everton in halting its slide. But can he take it to the next level? Much like Steve Bruce and Steve McLaren, I have yet to see this crop of British managers do more than stay in the Premiership.
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I haven't read that but it has to be the ultimate grasping at straws. Quite frankly not even Walter could do much with this team and he is better off where he is. He has achieved all he probably wants to at Rangers so why go back when he has near cult status as Manager of Scotland. Although is has never been mentioned I have a funny feeling that if anyone is waiting in the wings it may be Graham Souness. Out of a job and still big mates with Murray so dont discount it if the Mint fires Le Guen.
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I think you're mistaken. Kenny Dalgish will go down as 1 of the all time greats in management. \nHe is the only player-manager to have won the Double. (In 1986). \nHe led Liverpool to titles and FA Cup victories. \nAnd more remarkably, he joins an elite list that only includes 2 other greats, Herbert Chapman (Huddersfield & Arsenal) and Brian Clough (Derby & Forest), to have won the title with 2 different clubs. (Blacburn in 1995).\nTrue he did not win the European Cup, but that was due to a ban on English teams in Europe. At a time when his Liverpool side looked much stronger than the winners of that era. (Porto, Steuea Bucharest and PSV Eindhoven) \nHe may be ranked below other great Liverpool managers like Shankly or Paiseley, but nevertheless, he was a very successful manager.\n\nOn Kevin Keegan, I must concur with you. He achieved much more as a player, than in management. But let's not forget his achievement of bring Fulham from the third tier of English football, to the Premiership. And although he choked, his Newcastle side in 1996 ,was probably their best team in 3 decades.
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alex ferguson is the man.............\nafter 20years,he is still going.................\nyou do it ferguson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\nMANCHESTER UNITED FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes, he played in the French League at Strasbourg but he couldn't cut it. He was then appointed as a Youth Manager and later managed Monaco but he left because of corruption in the French League, moved to manage in Japan. Later Arsenal's Vice Chairman David Dein appointed him as Arsenal's Manager until this day.
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I disagree with what Gagga_gary said about Walcott being the "next wayne rooney" when I havent seen the Current Wayne Rooney in top form as of late.I do Believe walcott has skills,no doubt about that or arsene wenger wouldve not bought him.But its the world stage, He hasnt played one regular game in the senior lineup yet.I was surprised that he didnt pick darren Bent, who is in good form this season. I see walcott in the 2010 world cup,not this one.But with football,you never know what might happen.He might shock everybody in the world cup.........or Maybe Not.