Hodgson given permission to speak to the FA re England Job

[Guest ttfn]

This is the appointment I've been hoping for for 5 years.

IF and it's a huge IF Hodgson can get the big names to buy into his philosophy of tactical discipline then this could be brilliant.

[Raw Dykes]

His stint at Liverpool aside, I've always rated him as a good manager. Could be a really good choice for England.

[Craig]

This would be a fantastic appointment.

[Jon the Hat]

Good choice, far too sensible for the FA so can only assume Arry has declined on the quiet.

[21st Century Fox]

Good choice, far too sensible for the FA so can only assume Arry has declined on the quiet.

I was thinking it was a cynical attempt to flush 'Arry out and force him into making a choice.

[Bayfox]

i'd back him, thought he did a brilliant job with the swiss and had a decent time at inter, along with fulham and wba. liverpool apart and we all know the wanted kenny. i don't mind woy.

[Fox92]

He is a "yes" man. Glad that we have an English manager, but not totally pleased or convinced with Hodgson.

His achievements are generally with smaller sides; Switserland, Fulham etc

[Out Foxed]

Hes obviously one alot of people don't really want, because of his headbanging and what happened at L'pool

But I guess it shows were after an English manager, or sky want more people to bet

Got another great pic of Harry if anyone wants that on here

great pic

[Salieri]

Given what's 'available' this would be a good appointment. I'm behind you Woy.

[21st Century Fox]

He is a "yes" man. Glad that we have an English manager, but not totally pleased or convinced with Hodgson.

His achievements are generally with smaller sides; Switserland, Fulham etc

He got Inter to a UEFA Cup final.

[Durnerz]

Worth a go, some of the best C.V's have hit the skids when it comes to managing England. International experience and English nationality is an instant plus, if Redknapp doesnt want the job and Woy does then i'd sooner Hodgeson gets a go. The main issue is talent in the squad and moulding us into a side capable of competing with the world's best and even the best managers would struggle with this current lot.

[Vacamion]

Good manager.

If appointed, he won't be given the patience he deserves.

Look what the press and the punters did to Bobby Robson.

We need to recognise that we are a middle ranking nation for which getting to the quarters or semis of a tournament is a positive achievement. I had hoped that our pasting at the hands of the Germans last time out might have brought some sober reality to our expectations. Fat chance...

[Corky]

Quite a negative reaction to this news, and understandably. Not because Hodgson is a particularly bad choice (if they were going for an Englishman he's one of two real candidates), but due to the hysteria and pining for Redknapp to be put in charge. Anything else is going to be deemed inadequate or underwhelming.

But if you take a closer look they aren't much different. Both have done well at "smaller" clubs and have taken on bigger jobs, with varying degrees of success. Neither have dominated a top league, both have achieved well at clubs such as Portsmouth and Fulham.

The difference is the personality and perception. Redknapp is seen as a "bit of a geezer, man of the people" type character, Hodgson is quieter and more reserved. But he's not a bad choice, and that style may help him.

[21st Century Fox]

I take back what I said about doubting he'll get it, it looks like he will. Apparently word is the F.A. probably have spoken to 'Arry on the quiet and he's turned it down, so now saying that Woy is the only person they've spoken to doesn't make him look like second choice. The cynic in me still thinks that making this so public was to test 'Arry's resolve.

Liverpool fans need to get a grip and England fans in general need a reality check.

[Tielemans63]

He's a good manager but my concern is that, after his disastrous spell at Liverpool, he doesn't have the respect of this country's top players. I think Redknapp DOES have that respect already which is why I'd have gone for 'Arry.

[Libertine]

He's a good manager but my concern is that, after his disastrous spell at Liverpool, he doesn't have the respect of this country's top players. I think Redknapp DOES have that respect already which is why I'd have gone for 'Arry.

I agree. Doesn't help with idiots like Rooney tweeting that it should be HR either. *Awkwaaaard!*

[ScouseFox]

This is delightful news.

Woy is a good manager and seemingly a great bloke. Oh and he's English. And Liverpool fans hate him.

The FA couldn't have ticked any more boxes if they'd tried.

[Jimothy]

The reaction to some on Twitter etc about it not being Redknapp is ridiculous. People talk like Redknapp is Alex Ferguson, or Arsene Wenger, or he's won numerous leagues and champions leagues. He's a decent manager, but nothing special.

Would be very happy with Woy, he's done well in most jobs and is an excellent tactician. His ill-fated spell in charge of Liverpool is what people are judging him on. A time when Liverpool where going through boardroom upheaval and he was given hardly any money to spend. Compare that with the messiah like Dalglish who's come in, had the backing of a new board and spunked £100m on shit to finish in a worse position than when Woy took over.

[_Fatboyslow_]

He's a good manager but my concern is that, after his disastrous spell at Liverpool, he doesn't have the respect of this country's top players. I think Redknapp DOES have that respect already which is why I'd have gone for 'Arry.

That's easy just don't use any Liverpool players and don't buy any papers,

[wurmer]

'Arry was never gonna get the job - don't forget, this is the FA and he's 'not their kind of person'

[Mack]

Unless the FA clarify the Redknapp situation clearly and to the media's satisfaction Hodgson will be a dead man walking before he has even been announced.

The media wanted Harry, and unless Harry turned it down poor old Roy is going to be put through hell.

Yes our media really are that nasty and childish.

[Bert]

Harry plays great football. But defensively I think Hodgson is a bit better. Bar Liverpool he's done a good job wherever he's been, in the circumstances.

To be fair, he had Liverpool round about where "king kenny" has them now.

[wurmer]

Unless the FA clarify the Redknapp situation clearly and to the media's satisfaction Hodgson will be a dead man walking before he has even been announced.

The media wanted Harry, and unless Harry turned it down poor old Roy is going to be put through hell.

Yes our media really are that nasty and childish.

Spot-on.

[RonnieTodger]

What a load of bollocks. There was obviously one outstanding candidate and if they haven't unofficially spoke to 'Arry then this is just stubbornness of the highest degree. If Woy does get it without Redknapp even being spoken to then the obvious reason behind the appointment is money. Money that we could've saved when giving Capello £8m and offering him a tasty new contract before the 2010 World Cup because of Inter Milan rumours.

Hodgson is a decent manager but there's no chance he's a more suitable candidate than Redknapp.

If Redknapp has indeed secretly turned it down, it just goes to show what managing England is, now. We have all hoped and prayed that a man who has won 1 major trophy in his managing career would be our new leader and even he sees it as a step down from managing a side 4th in the Premier League. The England job is no longer the best job for any manager, it's the poison challis.

What a fucking joke the FA are.

[BlueSi13]

Unless the FA clarify the Redknapp situation clearly and to the media's satisfaction Hodgson will be a dead man walking before he has even been announced.

The media wanted Harry, and unless Harry turned it down poor old Roy is going to be put through hell.

Yes our media really are that nasty and childish.

Precisely, the FA are going to have to do a hell of a job putting out the fires in the media and those being generated by the publics opinion to this appointment (if it happens). Got a lot of love for Hodgson as a manager but there was only one candidate in peoples eyes for the job, and with England unlikely to make it out of their group in Euro 2012 in my opinion, he may struggle to last to the next world cup. Greenwood instead of Clough all over again?