Michael Williams
As the final whistle in Bloemfontein signalled the end of England‘s dismal World Cup campaign,
the nature of their departure from South Africa became hot topic for journalists and the public
alike.
Nerves, tiredness and performance were just a handful of excuses as to why Fabio Capello and his
squad failed to deliver but the lack of any young prodigies in the English game gained extra
attention.
After another week of second-rate defending it's really no surprise to see that only three
defenders made this week's Team of the Week. It should also not be a surprise to see
certain strikers on the list following their contributions. What may be a surprise is that
this is the first time some of these top-class players have featured in this JBM
segment.
So after a somewhat belated start to his managerial career at Villa Park, Gerard Houllier will
need little time to assimilate himself back in to the rigours of English football. His six year
stint at Liverpool is still fresh in the memory for many, especially for landing us with El Hadj
Diouf for the last six years.
Gérard Houllier has signed the contract he said he would. It's a three year deal. Really pretty
simple, not sure why it's such huge news, but it seems to be lighting up the wires at the moment,
so to speak.
Previously, Emile Heskey was dominating the headlines, for the right reasons for once, following
the impact he made against Blackburn midweek.
Gérard Houllier has signed the contract he said he would. It's a three year deal. Really pretty
simple, not sure why it's such huge news, but it seems to be lighting up the wires at the moment,
so to speak.
Previously, Emile Heskey was dominating the headlines, for the right reasons for once, following
the impact he made against Blackburn midweek.
