Jose Mourinho for England ?

Answer 1

that would be much better. But i'd like 2 see him manage a club

Answer 2

I respect, admire and love Mourinho for his worldclass capability, winning style, professional arrogance... but would really like to see Juergen Klinsmann for England - IF only the FA could eat sherperd's pie, hand him carte blance authority, and hang on to him for years (like Wenger for Arsenal), the German can turn around English football from the "underachiever" tag to "topdog". The only other person in Klinsmann class would be Arsene Wenger (visionary); perhaps Hiddink too - the rest are too result-led (Mourinho too) and this is not in England's interest as a footballing nation. Football authority like the FA and their main coaches should never have competitions per se as their only objectives - they can only be used as criteria, motivation - the objective must be the brand of football, the style, the strategy based on English characteristics. Then maybe the 3Lions would be consistently rank as the World's Top 3.

The manager is vitally important; so are the other "have-to" that must come with the job. The media, the fans, the FA are all short-sighted - this is the crux of the problem for England. English national team is worldclass. The manager, the system, the establishment never allowed the boys to claim their deserved place... at the top!

Answer 3

For many reason, that would be a disastrous choice. Mourinho has a way of rubbing people the wrong way and before you know it half the national team would refuse to play for him. Remember, most players don't have a strict obligation to their national team as they do to the club they are contracted to. An older, more respected and calm coach ala a retired Sir Alex Ferguson, an English speaking Marcello Lippi would be a great replacement for McLaren.

Answer 4

I think Maclaren should stay BUT ONLY IF WE QUALIFY! If we don't then he'll more than likely resign anyway!

As with regards to a replacement...I would (ideally) prefer an English manager! But seeing as there aren't many English managers with a vast trophy cabinet (which, LETS FACE IT, is what you need to manage England!) then here's my top 5!

1. Jose Murinho
2. Guus Hiddink
3. Marcello Lippi
4. Fabio Cappello
5. Alan Pardew (HE IS ENGLISH - COME ON!!!!)

Answer 5

Jose Mourinho would be my first choice as the next England manager.
Mourinho has cojones, he knows what it takes to win and is not afraid to put underachieving players in their place.
It could actually happen.

Answer 6

That's exactly what i am thinking :). With Jose Mourinho, we would be unstoppable, unbeatable, invincinble! He already knows, half of the team, he can speak English- after syaing that, he's already better than Steve Mclaran.

Answer 7

He's a friend of Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United. What's the betting Jose replaces Sir Alex when he retires.

Answer 8

Yes of course,He did a fantastic job at porto and chelsea.Lets get a winner for once,and show the world how good english footballers are.Just tell Jose,the England team is only english players,before he takes the job.

Answer 9

NO WAY Jose.
The myth that a national team requires a well known name to run its affairs has been allowed to run on for far too long. Let us stop wasting money and time on names and get ourselves a manager that knows how to spot good player combinations without concerning themselves to the whims of the critics. Recall the clamour for Rooney to get his shirt back recently? Chances are that the fool has put us out of Europe.
Let us get someone from a lower level club, like a Nigel Clough and let him work a way at gelling a real team.

Answer 10

No. Jose had Roman's money to buy him the Premiership. He can't buy who he likes to fit into the England team. He is also too independently minded for the blazers of the FA

Answer 11

Why does all the TV on Jose Mourinho refer to him as Jose as in Joe, when the correct pronunciation is 'Hose' as in House.? San Jose in California is pronounced as San Hose which is the correct way .The J in Spanish is silent in this case.