english culture – More Than Mind Games

England v Algeria: Not Fear, But F*** Off

Posted on June 19, 2010September 3, 2010 by JamesHamilton

Four years ago, the press wanted an English manager who understood English players and the English culture. They got one. It didn’t work.Â Then they wanted the players’ backsides (so arrogant! so wealthy! so.. what that bloke just said!) given a kicking. A disciplinarian – all Capello will now be remembered as – was duly…

Scolari Pulls Out

Posted on April 28, 2006September 7, 2010 by JamesHamilton

As of 2030hrs this evening, it looks very much as though the winner of the England management race has taken a look at his prize and handed it back. In his statement, Scolari gave prominence to the presence of 20 journalists outside his home. The intrusion and press interest that go with the job took…