sne Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 2 minutes ago, desensitized43 said: Makes the FA look foolish doesn't it? He'd have been ideal for us but I bet the FA didn't even open the conversation. These losers are an embarrassment to the nation. Maybe Poch didn't want such a high pressure job? The US job is cozy and if he gets them out of the group he'd have done OK. England probably expect to win it however realistic that might be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 6 minutes ago, desensitized43 said: Makes the FA look foolish doesn't it? He'd have been ideal for us but I bet the FA didn't even open the conversation. These losers are an embarrassment to the nation. Maybe they know an Argentinian wouldnt take the job 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Zatman said: Maybe they know an Argentinian wouldnt take the job Or maybe that Argentinian rejected the job... Maybe we did put the feelers out and he said no Edited August 15 by villa4europe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy7211 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Taking his nationality away from the conversation Poch is the antithesis of what the FA look for in a manager. He's not a yes man that will toe the company line, and he's likely to comment if he's not happy with something, either behind the scenes or on the pitch. They would never have considered him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desensitized43 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 31 minutes ago, sne said: Maybe Poch didn't want such a high pressure job? The US job is cozy and if he gets them out of the group he'd have done OK. England probably expect to win it however realistic that might be. There's no pressure on the USA job on the eve of a home world cup? I don't think so. England should be expecting to at least challenge for it but tbh regardless of how good you are winning something always comes with an element of good fortune about it. The remit should be to get the most out of the players playing a more attractive and expansive brand of football. He was the outstanding candidate not already in a job for that task - except maybe Klopp, who'd already said he didn't want it. Regardless of his nationality, he's lived in the UK for years, learned the language and the culture. He's never once expressed any disdain for Britain and it's people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 2 minutes ago, desensitized43 said: There's no pressure on the USA job on the eve of a home world cup? I don't think so. England should be expecting to at least challenge for it but tbh regardless of how good you are winning something always comes with an element of good fortune about it. The remit should be to get the most out of the players playing a more attractive and expansive brand of football. He was the outstanding candidate not already in a job for that task - except maybe Klopp, who'd already said he didn't want it. Regardless of his nationality, he's lived in the UK for years, learned the language and the culture. He's never once expressed any disdain for Britain and it's people. Compared to the England job the US job is far less pressure and scrutiny. Not comparable at all. Didn't say there was no pressure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, desensitized43 said: Makes the FA look foolish doesn't it? He'd have been ideal for us but I bet the FA didn't even open the conversation. These losers are an embarrassment to the nation. Poch stock isn't as high as 3-4 years ago. Also an Argie managing England would've been awkward especially with a meeting at next World Cup so can understand them not approaching him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 35 minutes ago, sne said: Compared to the England job the US job is far less pressure and scrutiny. Not comparable at all. Didn't say there was no pressure. The US media have a weird view they will challenge and that they have a Golden Generation. Some even consider Pulisic elite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, desensitized43 said: There's no pressure on the USA job on the eve of a home world cup? I don't think so. It's honestly less pressure than any other participant, even as hosts. The general public and casual observers won't know anything about him and won't care. They wouldn't be able to determine if he's doing a good job if they wanted to. The Americans who will be scrutinizing everything Poch says and does is an extremely niche group of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 2 hours ago, Jonesy7211 said: Taking his nationality away from the conversation Poch is the antithesis of what the FA look for in a manager. He's not a yes man that will toe the company line, and he's likely to comment if he's not happy with something, either behind the scenes or on the pitch. They would never have considered him. Exactly this. Then as soon as any negative comments come out, or results aren’t going well, our stupid tabloid media will cite his nationality as the problem. He’s worked in England, he’ll know how it works, and I can’t blame him if he wouldn’t want any part in it. (If it was even ever a choice). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Has his nationality been used against him at any point since working in England? I'd never rule out stupidity but it's not the 90s any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VillaAlex Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 hour ago, Nor-Cal Villan said: Hopefully charged for assault too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 He did kick out at him tbf.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_AA_786 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 5 hours ago, Nor-Cal Villan said: Fair play to the defender, he took it relatively well if you compare it to the way Brereton Diaz rolled around from Schar's "headbutt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 Mason Greenwood considering changing from England to Jamaica. That's the kind of human you'd want in your team right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Greenwood about to be called up for Jamaica. Steve McLaren, another one to add to the shit list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Greenwood, Jamaica? Yes, yes he did… sadly. **** knows what Schteve is thinking here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Hopefully Leon Bailey doesn't speak on his behalf now (if he is still part of the Jamaican setup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoFantastico Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Sad to hear about Sven-Goran Eriksson. I wasn't always a fan of his managerial style but watching the interviews with him you could really appreciate his qualities. Also, f**k cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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