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Lineker backs O'Neill for England
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Lineker backs O'Neill for England
BBC presenter Gary Lineker believes the Football Association should appoint former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill as coach Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor.
O'Neill, 53, left Celtic to spend more time with his sick wife Geraldine.
Lineker, writing in his Sunday Telegraph column said: "I don't know whether he would be interested in the job, but he's perfectly qualified.
"He played at the highest level and as a manager worked his way up from the bottom. For God's sake he's a genius."
Eriksson has a contract until 2008, but many believe he will quit the job immediately after Germany 2006.
O'Neill has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Republic of Ireland job due to his wife's illness.
If O'Neill is unavailable, former England striker Lineker thinks the Football Association could do worse than appoint Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce.
"I think Pearce would be a very interesting choice," added Lineker.
"Be it as a player or a manager, he has worn his heart on his sleeve. He's quite quirky as a manager, which I like.
"He's also honest and dependable, and doesn't stand for any bad behaviour or arguing with referees.
"Someone with those sort of credentials is just what you want in a position of power, where you have a greater responsibility to the game.
"I think the best managers have always been those who instil either fear or a lot of respect in players, like Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger for example.
"And Pearce is the same. I can tell you from personal experience - he's very scary to face."
Sweet & Tender Hooligan:
--- Quote from: Mac 10 on November 15, 2005, 02:48:12 PM ---
Lineker backs O'Neill for England
BBC presenter Gary Lineker believes the Football Association should appoint former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill as coach Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor.
O'Neill, 53, left Celtic to spend more time with his sick wife Geraldine.
Lineker, writing in his Sunday Telegraph column said: "I don't know whether he would be interested in the job, but he's perfectly qualified.
"He played at the highest level and as a manager worked his way up from the bottom. FOR GOD'S SAKE HE'S A GENIUS!"
Eriksson has a contract until 2008, but many believe he will quit the job immediately after Germany 2006.
O'Neill has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Republic of Ireland job due to his wife's illness.
If O'Neill is unavailable, former England striker Lineker thinks the Football Association could do worse than appoint Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce.
"I think Pearce would be a very interesting choice," added Lineker.
"Be it as a player or a manager, he has worn his heart on his sleeve. He's quite quirky as a manager, which I like.
"He's also honest and dependable, and doesn't stand for any bad behaviour or arguing with referees.
"Someone with those sort of credentials is just what you want in a position of power, where you have a greater responsibility to the game.
"I think the best managers have always been those who instil either fear or a lot of respect in players, like Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger for example.
"And Pearce is the same. I can tell you from personal experience - he's very scary to face."
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Hell yeah he a genius. He wont take the England job IMO curbishly or Allardyce.
Intriago33:
Stuart Pearce should be the next man for the job, there's little doubt in my mind.
Chosing the starting XI for England isn't too much of a headache. Pearce has all the required qualities, and is one of the most passionate figures in football today, and I'm sure he could take England a step higher.
JMan:
yeah i agree, Pearce and Allardyce best two young english managers who can do it.. also remember reading an article about Allardyce doing both bolton and england job, because they rate it as only a part time job etc.. One thing for certain id like to see an English man in charge next, no more swedes!!
Adam Donnelly:
Fuck off
Pearce is happy where he is ;D
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