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Sunday, November 25, 2007

Mourinho for England manager? The Guardian makes perhaps the most compelling set of arguments for the former Chelsea coach's selection: he's eager (but still awaits contact from senior FA officials), his family and coaching staff are eager to get back to England, he's coached six of the current England side at Chelsea, including national captain John Terry. Recently sacked England assistant manager Terry Venables thinks a foreigner may be better suited to the pressure. Or will Alan Shearer be the dark horse?

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Given the compelling arguments, the FA will probably go and pick another disappointment. The problem is the meddling by the old farts. Any good manager wouldn't stand for it. And only a pants manager would take the job. But I think Mourinho would bring some real buzz and rigor to the job.

Maybe Benitez will be available soon. (I suspect he won't be let go before the end of the year, but I doubt he lasts beyond that unless somehow Liverpool win the league.)

What's the big rush? Seriously, the next firm fixture is the friendly vs France in March, and the World Cup qualifiers start in September 2008.

how about Lou? (scroll down to the Notes section)

I was going to say, "Holtz or Pinella" as a joke. Wow.

I was gonna say Lou Ferrigno. btw, Mourinho has come out and said it: Come and get me.

Mourinho has come out and said it: Come and get me Oh Please please please baby jesus, please make Jose the next manager. xoxo, r8rh8r

Maybe Benitez will be available soon. Agh. I hope not. I really hope the owners see some sense.

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