The Anonymous Widower

Psycho or Harry?

At present they are the only two candidates for the job of England coach, if you assume that the coach must be English; Stuart Pearce and Harry Redknapp.

For Euro-2012, both would have other duties, with Harry at Tottenham and Pearce involved with Team GB at the Olympics.

So if one of them get the England job part-time, it wouldn’t be good for England in Euro-2012.

In my view, Pearce is better qualified, as the England team for the next few years, will be players he’s brought through the Under-21s.  He also knows the various factions in the FA and how they operate. He would have handled the Terry situation very differently to Capello.

Also read, Pearce’s biography in Wikipedia.  He’s made the odd mistake, but he’s never been involved in any scandal. And he learns from his mistakes.  Does Harry?

But don’t forget that Pearce was playing on the day of the Hillsborough tragedy and I suspect, that deep down he wants to avenge it. He will some way some time, even if he doesn’t get the England job.

Also what happens, if he’s caretaker manager for the Holland match, sends out his team, and wins handsomely.  Could he be overlooked for England manager? If he doesn’t win, looking as his record, he would probably put up a good showing at the Olympics.

February 9, 2012 - Posted by AnonW | Sport | Football, Olympics