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I think he did the right thing.
Country comes first.
Country comes first.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...-over-Liverpool-striker-Daniel-Sturridge.html“They are better getting injured now,” said Hodgson. “In one way I am sorry he can’t play, but in another part of me thinks ‘well, better now than later’.”
A 20-year-old in contention to go to the World Cup is hardly going to say "no", though, right?Whilst some of the comments are a bit stupid and "typical Roy" couldn't Liverpool or Sturridge withdraw him from the squad if they thought he wasn't fit? Afterall it was only a friendly, plenty of players do it (Rooney, Giggs, Carrick, Gerrard, Lampard have all done it for their countries plenty of times.) Sturridge also said afterwards he had "no regrets" about playing in it so he should get some flack to. It's his body so he should know if he was struggling.
A 20-year-old in contention to go to the World Cup is hardly going to say "no", though, right?
Fair play, Roy.
Exactly.
But this episode is just beyond understanding, it's a huge 'feck you' to Liverpool and I'd be furious if he'd done the same with a Utd player!
His comments about Montenegro before the crucial encounter with them:I'm hoping he'd of done some research into the strength of teams he may have to play? What does he spend his time doing? Surely can't be that dim
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/12/02/uk-soccer-england-hodgson-idUKBRE9B10YS20131202His comments about Montenegro before the crucial encounter with them:
"They have two very good forwards, (Mirko) Vucinic who plays for Juventus and has a transfer value of £30million and (Stevan) Jovetic, who has just been transferred to Manchester City for £25million."That is £55million-worth of talent. I don't know what they have after that. I would very much doubt there is a Vucinic 2 and a Jovetic 3."Have to wonder what teams he actually watches, given that he doesn't bother with the opposition or U21s.
That for me is beyond a joke... Is he even fond of football?"We don't know how good Argentina are, we would all think 'blimey, Argentina are strong', but we don't know that," said Hodgson who was also coach of Switzerland at the 1994 World Cup. "They might be no stronger than Chile.
That for me is beyond a joke... Is he even fond of football?
Well played Woy.
fecking scouse cnuts treated him like filth so he's entitled to get them one back.
Any top club would have been furious with his management.
I don't really see the need for a spat. Also I don't like how he is making England seem weak because they are "northern european" not good for morale. So what is wrong with humidity? it rains every time in the UK that's nothing.So, a few days ago, Roy made some comments about what he hoped to avoid in Brazil:
"The tropical nature of Manaus is the problem. I'm not an expert on the venue but I'm just mouthing what everybody has been saying to me. Manaus is the place ideally to avoid and Porto Alegre is the place ideally to get. Manaus will be a difficult venue for everyone, including the Argentinians, Chileans and Colombians, but for northern European players it will be a little bit harder. You have a better chance if you get one of the venues where the climate is kinder."
To which the mayor of Manaus had the following retort (google translated):
The England Manager, Hoy Hogdson, was deeply unhappy that Manaus is a city to be avoided in the World Cup of 2014 due to the warm climate and high relative humidity.We, too, would prefer that people England don't come. We are hoping to get a better selection, with more football ... and with more sensitive technical, **** and educated. Behold one of the few people in the world who have no curiosity about the Amazon, you don't dream to meet Manaus. The Brazil, which has won more world cups among all Nations, plays anywhere, enter in competitions without caring about the climate of the city or the country that hosts it. And that should be the spirit of any selection, which if victorious ", criticized the Mayor, continuing:"I spent my youth competing sportsmanlike. When I won, I won. When lost, don't blame the weather or any master. If you slept badly or well, that doesn't matter to anyone. Making excuses reveals lack of panache and self-confidence. The Brazil has competed in several world cups in Europe and in the cold. Won when the team hit, lost when the team made a mistake. The rest is literally rest. Lucky that the English people is different from Mr. Hogdson. It's polite and knows how to appreciate the beauty. And nothing is more beautiful and thought-provoking than the Amazon, the Amazon and Manaus."
England are of course set to play in Manaus. Had to happen really.
There's a slight difference between rainy days in the UK and Amazonian humidity.I don't really see the need for a spat. Also I don't like how he is making England seem weak because they are "northern european" not good for morale. So what is wrong with humidity? it rains every time in the UK that's nothing.
I know there's a difference, but there's no reason Roy should be saying this, and getting into a debate. The players will have to get the results, forget about the climate, because they aren't the only ones who are going to have difficulties. Its just stupid playing the victim card from Woy, and its annoying. He has no reason to be moaning.There's a slight difference between rainy days in the UK and Amazonian humidity.
It did say translated with GoogleNobody wanted to play in Manaus. Hodgson says it wouldn't suit us and people are moaning. Why doesn't he just say no comment to everything? I know he's a tit but give him a break
The Mayor comes out looking like a 5 year old.
This will happen: http://www.marca.com/2013/12/05/en/football/international_football/1386271284.htmlPlaying football in the humidity they'll be playing poses loads of difficulties and potential health problems. Hopefully FIFA will agree to drinks breaks which I believe Italy asked to be included.
The Mayor comes out looking like a 5 year old.
When Roy Hodgson was asked this week which player he would most like to pinch from a rival team at the coming World Cup finals, the England manager gave his questioner, Garry Richardson of Radio 5 Live, an answer that was both amusing and diplomatic. He would take Mario Balotelli from Italy for the opening Group D fixture, he said, followed by Luis Suárez from Uruguay, and then, for the final group match, "whoever is Costa Rica's best player – I haven't quite done my research on that yet".