Just why are so many managers in football unemployed and out of work at the moment. Could be that
the financial crisis is effecting managers too? Or is it simply because they are bidding their
time, before going back into the big time job. This article is going to look at all these reasons
and [...
Not many saw it coming.Portsmouth's appointment of West Bromwich Albion assistant head coach
Michael Appleton as new manager left fans from both clubs scratching their heads.His lack of
experience in a field rumoured to include seasoned campaigners like Steve Coppell and Sean
O'Driscoll is striking.So what exactly have Pompey seen in the 35-year-old – who becomes the 21st
player managed by Alex
I must say that when I was asked if I would like to write an article whereby I get to select
Manchester United's top ten all time right sided midfielders, I jumped at the opportunity with
great pleasure and enthusiasm. As a historically powerful juggernaut United have made it easy to
pick top tens for [.
What are the odds Martin Jol pips Fergie to Manager of the Month? Derek McGovern's Bets
of the Day
Alex Ferguson won the title last season but Roberto Di Matteo, then at West Brom, won as many
manager-of-the-month awards as him. I can't believe he managed that with the players he had at his
disposal but he keeps delivering the goods, that Fergie.
The first Welsh side to make it to the Premiership. They join already promoted QPR and Norwich
City. In the playoffs against Reading the Swans scored three first half goals with Scott Sinclair,
the Championship's highest scorer scoring a quick brace and Stephen Dobbie (video link)adding a
third.
As the Euro 2012 Qualifier between Wales and England this weekend approaches it reminds me of a
great sadness I've always had about Ryan Giggs. Despite winning 64 caps for his native Wales, he's
never appeared at any major international tournament. No World Cup, no European Nations finals. It
just doesn't seem right.
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Steve from Vital Reading has very kindly answered some questions about Reading and off the
field.
One is a former football commentator, who loves the sexist banter , the other is a
'pub-landlord' who's job is to give sexist banter...and it just so happens that they look a
like...
I bet your bored of Andy Grey themed new at the moment and for that I apologise.
Scot has worked wonders on the tightest of budgets It has been a busy old season in the
Championship. Before football had even started, six managers were starting their career with new
clubs. Incredibly, since August ten more managers have left clubs, from the Steve Coppell debacle
at Bristol City to Sheffield United having three [.
Steve Sidwell, eh?
Positives
A good pedigree: Arsenal youth player, fine stint at Reading (under Steve Coppell), signed for
Mourinho's Chelsea, then on to Martin O'Neill's Villa. A lot of good managers have signed
him.
Wandsworth lad: will be happy in the area, which must count for something.
One is an in-form Arsenal midfielder, the other is a very obvious and unfunny
comedian...and it just so happens that they look a like...(Cheers Guradian blog for pointing the
likeness out!)
During his early career Nasri gained more praise than your typical god.
One was last years Italian league golden boot winner, the other is a word-wide known
Hollywood actor...and it just so happens that they look a like.
2010 was a fantastic year for Diego Milito. He was Inter Milan's top scorer and was lucky enough
to win the treble scoring two goals in the Champions League final in a man of the match peformance-
with Jose Mourinho at the helm.
One is the favourite to be the new Crystal Palace manager, the other is a round-headed
idiot made famous by the Ricky Gervais radio show...and it just so happens that they look a
like.
Coppell has been out of a job since quitting football management after a poor start to the
2010-11 season with Bristol City, he said:
I found I could not become passionate about the role and give the commitment the position
demands.
