Grandad. Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Now this isn't a thread to say he should be the next England manager, just to be clear. I'm just watching this programme on Sky 'Hoddle: Touch of Genius", the man was an absolutely brilliant footballer and a good manager on the whole, obviously his England time ended in a bad way and he obviously regrets what he said. My only question is, if anyone knows the answer, how is this man not involved in the game now? Even listening to him on commentary the other night he was so insightful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mee-9 Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Should be England U21 manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 He's one of my favourite pundits. Always liked him, mainly because I know how good he was as a footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Heh. Anyone too young to remember his sacking from the England job should probably Google what happened. Career never really recovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad. Posted 10 September 2015 Author Share Posted 10 September 2015 Yeah, from the videos I've seen of Hoddle he looked an unreal footballer. England players under his management even said he was still the best footballer when he got involved in training sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Now this isn't a thread to say he should be the next England manager, just to be clear. I'm just watching this programme on Sky 'Hoddle: Touch of Genius", the man was an absolutely brilliant footballer and a good manager on the whole, obviously his England time ended in a bad way and he obviously regrets what he said. My only question is, if anyone knows the answer, how is this man not involved in the game now? Even listening to him on commentary the other night he was so insightful. Isn't he a coach at QPR? Or was last season anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad. Posted 10 September 2015 Author Share Posted 10 September 2015 Isn't he a coach at QPR? Or was last season anyway. Left when Redknapp did mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Yeah, from the videos I've seen of Hoddle he looked an unreal footballer. England players under his management even said he was still the best footballer when he got involved in training sessions. That goal he scored for Spurs against Oxford (I think) was unbelievable. He tweeted it a few months back because it was his last game for Spurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Left when Redknapp did mate. Ahh makes sense. Agree with what someone else said, would be good to get him introduced at youth level for a club or even England. Always says that kids should first and foremost learn to be comfortable receiving the ball under pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad. Posted 10 September 2015 Author Share Posted 10 September 2015 That goal he scored for Spurs against Oxford (I think) was unbelievable. He tweeted it a few months back because it was his last game for Spurs. His one v United, oh my. I would love to see him involved with England in some capacity. Unfortunately even if he was to be offered a role in the National side, the media would more than likely make it a huge issue and start a campaign to stop him. Such a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Rate him highly as a pundit but he's no commentator that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FantasticMrFuchs Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Eileen Drewery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchandro Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Now this isn't a thread to say he should be the next England manager, just to be clear. I'm just watching this programme on Sky 'Hoddle: Touch of Genius", the man was an absolutely brilliant footballer and a good manager on the whole, obviously his England time ended in a bad way and he obviously regrets what he said. My only question is, if anyone knows the answer, how is this man not involved in the game now? Even listening to him on commentary the other night he was so insightful. I generally quite like him but other night he just rimmed Rooney and England for 90 minutes despite them being fairly disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al-aLondon-Foxile Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 I thought the last 2 England games were made more boring by his dull tones. Some of the stuff he came out with was like something off FIFA PS4 or whatever it's called, my lads play it and i've been known to have a go or two. He was undoubtedly a great player, i rated him highly when he was England manager and would have liked him at city at times, but as a co-commentator he is just dull imo. Each to his/her own, but for me i'd never watch ITV football if there was an alternative, i think they're awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/aug/21/gary-neville-england-glenn-hoddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHawk Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 He had his youth academy in spain for a few years too - I assume thats finished though. I think a few of the lads there went onto a higher level too - Would love him to do something similar over here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxoffderby Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Hoddle was my fav non LCFC player growing up. Always had time on the ball. The best passer of a ball I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderbyFox Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 "One of the masseurs told me Glenn had asked the staff to walk around the pitch anti-clockwise during the game against Argentina to create positive energy. Sadly, it didn't do us much good." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Guiza Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 It is a little odd how so many people seem to have forget what he said when he was England manager. Clearly knowledgeable in football, but a very odd man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 The man should have a big hand in the future of our national sides, whether that be at U21 level or younger. He has the vision and style to make some changes that we badly need. His coaching academy was impressive and was an insight in to what he could achieve if he was given a proper role that could make changes to our abysmal national set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 What he said at the time was outrageous. If he's showed genuine contrition since he deserves another crack at manager, he's a good one. Could have managed England for years. I'd have taken him here over many of the names mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horse's Mouth Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Hasn't he already had offers but rejected them because he's quite delusional in what he can get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad. Posted 10 September 2015 Author Share Posted 10 September 2015 What he said at the time was outrageous. If he's showed genuine contrition since he deserves another crack at manager, he's a good one. Could have managed England for years. I'd have taken him here over many of the names mentioned. Problem is Hoddle stands by what he said and maintains the journalist who reported what was said has miss used his words, either way it was bloody daft. For me I think we need someone over seeing the whole of English football, not the 'head coach' of the national team but someone who is the head of English football. Someone who sets out their vision and lays a structure for all our national sides to follow! This is where I would like to see Hoddle take over. Him at the top, him in charge of our future football philosophy. Able to employ the head coach who he thinks is good enough for the job, not an FA yes man. Adopt a style of play that is used and followed from the senior side right through to the Under 17s, yeah you can change your tactics for a certain match but it would be good to see our sides all play I the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 10 September 2015 Share Posted 10 September 2015 Dan Ashworth has that role and has a great reputation, bit early to say if he's gad an affect yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad. Posted 10 September 2015 Author Share Posted 10 September 2015 Dan Ashworth has that role and has a great reputation, bit early to say if he's gad an affect yet. He's been in the job three years, I can tell you the affect he's had.. **** all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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