Comments on: Signs of Madness, Or: Capello Wants the England Gig http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html News from the Italian Serie A Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:30:56 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: mctalian http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-28088 mctalian Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:14:10 +0000 http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-28088 lol Martha I'm not surprised. lol Martha I’m not surprised.

]]> By: Martha http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-28036 Martha Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:00:30 +0000 http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-28036 Marco, I think that's really the only time he's talked about it -- seems to be the quote in most of the British press, at least. And mctalian, you're about the fifth person I've talked to who's expressed exactly those sentiments -- "please no, because he'll make them better." Marco, I think that’s really the only time he’s talked about it — seems to be the quote in most of the British press, at least.

And mctalian, you’re about the fifth person I’ve talked to who’s expressed exactly those sentiments — “please no, because he’ll make them better.”

]]> By: mctalian http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-28033 mctalian Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:47:45 +0000 http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-28033 England would hate to hire Capello. If he gets good results, the men in mince pie land won't be able to partake in their favorite pastime: bashing Italians. Kidding aside, Capello would bring a defensive approach to England. It's what they need to better protect their shaky goalkeepers and compensate for the fact that they lack top class creativity, pace and technical skill, despite what their media says about their attack. Capello would bring more of a hard-ass attitude, too, and the players would look at him as man to be feared, not liked, such as was the case with the dandy McClaren. A healthy bit of fear of the coach would do England's egomanical stars a bit of good. Personally, I'd hate to see Capello coaching England. They might start winning a few matches if he did. England would hate to hire Capello. If he gets good results, the men in mince pie land won’t be able to partake in their favorite pastime: bashing Italians.

Kidding aside, Capello would bring a defensive approach to England. It’s what they need to better protect their shaky goalkeepers and compensate for the fact that they lack top class creativity, pace and technical skill, despite what their media says about their attack. Capello would bring more of a hard-ass attitude, too, and the players would look at him as man to be feared, not liked, such as was the case with the dandy McClaren. A healthy bit of fear of the coach would do England’s egomanical stars a bit of good.
Personally, I’d hate to see Capello coaching England. They might start winning a few matches if he did.

]]> By: Marco http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27969 Marco Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:25:42 +0000 http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27969 On an added note, for those that watched the Italy-Faroe Island game on RAI, Capello made those declarations during the match commentary (namely ""It would be a beautiful challenge," and "I am the right age"). And in case you weren't sure of that info Martha, yes: <a href="http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Estero/Primo_Piano/2007/11_Novembre/22/reazionimcclaren.shtml" rel="nofollow">he's planned a trip to London</a> over the next 2 days. I think we might be in for a sensational piece of news over the week-end. On an added note, for those that watched the Italy-Faroe Island game on RAI, Capello made those declarations during the match commentary (namely “”It would be a beautiful challenge,” and “I am the right age”). And in case you weren’t sure of that info Martha, yes: he’s planned a trip to London over the next 2 days.

I think we might be in for a sensational piece of news over the week-end.

]]> By: Calcio http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27955 Calcio Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:14:05 +0000 http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27955 Looks like the British pride starts to wane due to accumulated frustration. They used to accuse Italians as bunch of cheaters and divers. Now, their players have to bow down to the authority namely an Italian coach. What a shame ! Looks like the British pride starts to wane due to accumulated frustration. They used to accuse Italians as bunch of cheaters and divers. Now, their players have to bow down to the authority namely an Italian coach. What a shame !

]]> By: Elisa http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27939 Elisa Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:57:20 +0000 http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27939 I think Don Fabio with assistant coach Zola would be wonderful for England. Who cares about joga bonito! It's all about results. I think Capello could handle the dressing room egos and bring glory to the Three Lions. I think Don Fabio with assistant coach Zola would be wonderful for England. Who cares about joga bonito! It’s all about results. I think Capello could handle the dressing room egos and bring glory to the Three Lions.

]]> By: Ian http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27931 Ian Thu, 22 Nov 2007 20:46:43 +0000 http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27931 Although I agree that the England job sucks, with the unrealistic expectations of a team that really doesn't win all that often under anyone. But this might be a good time to take it. Anyone who comes in and wins their first few friendlies will be seen as the hero that replaced the bumbling McClaren. Granted, the first loss will put them right back in the firing line, but England's expectations might be at their all-time low point right now. Whoever takes the job will have a better time with it than McClaren did, especially since WC qualifying is easier than Euro for the top teams. Although I agree that the England job sucks, with the unrealistic expectations of a team that really doesn’t win all that often under anyone. But this might be a good time to take it. Anyone who comes in and wins their first few friendlies will be seen as the hero that replaced the bumbling McClaren. Granted, the first loss will put them right back in the firing line, but England’s expectations might be at their all-time low point right now. Whoever takes the job will have a better time with it than McClaren did, especially since WC qualifying is easier than Euro for the top teams.

]]> By: Julie http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27919 Julie Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:35:12 +0000 http://italy.theoffside.com/serie-a/signs-of-madness-or-capello-wants-the-england-gig.html#comment-27919 The England job has to be the worst job in football, and anyone who takes it must be out of their mind. I can see why Capello would put himself forward as his club football record is second to none and I'm sure he would like to add international experience to his CV - to enchance his ego if nothing else as Martha says. However, the groans going around England currently at the thought of his dour methods of playing football are second only to the groans eminating around the country following last night's dire showing. Mourinho's style of football isn't much better .... but at least he is something handsome to look at on the touchline. Dark days ahead in England, me-thinks. The England job has to be the worst job in football, and anyone who takes it must be out of their mind. I can see why Capello would put himself forward as his club football record is second to none and I’m sure he would like to add international experience to his CV – to enchance his ego if nothing else as Martha says. However, the groans going around England currently at the thought of his dour methods of playing football are second only to the groans eminating around the country following last night’s dire showing. Mourinho’s style of football isn’t much better …. but at least he is something handsome to look at on the touchline. Dark days ahead in England, me-thinks.

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