nrogers

Xenophobia: A pathological fear or hatred of foreigners I know it's certainly not xenophobia the english fans have when they say they want an English manager. England is not a racist, prejudice or xenophobic country. I won't go into this into much detail (as this isn't the thread to do it in) but I think you'll find England is the most appreciative and accepting country you're as likely to find in the rest of europe, let alone the world. As for football? Well Sven wasn't vilified and he wasn't English so what does that tell you? The English game and in particular the English national team is full of history and tradition and it's to no surprise that most english supporters would like an english manager full of passion and ability. You have to look at our national history....even down to the "British Bulldog" Winston Churchill (I know groans and more groans but it does make a good point). We're a nation full of pride and reflect on our national history. Is it wrong to expect that the English National Team to expect an English Manager full of the ability and spirit that has kept the English people in regards for the past bugger knows how many years? An English manager who instills into the players the British spirit and what it means to win as English people? That is a manager full of passion for his country and his fellow countrymen? There is absolutely nothing wrong in being patriotic. I know, let's vote in a foreign Prime Minister :?. I know one thing for sure...it IS NOT XENOPHOBIC FFS. I would equally welcome a manager full of passion and ability (as I'm sure most England fans would) who isn't English but would get us results. Anyway, herein lies the point I'm trying to make...you can't label people who want an English manager as xenophobic, far from it. It's quite wrong to do so imo. Well said, but Guardianista's wont let the facts get in the way of accussing people of one "ism" or another :roll:

The team is the entirity. The Coaches, the players, etc.... the TEAM is not just the players on the pitch!!

OF COURSE IT DOES!!! FFS

Did I say that? Erm No, I said, We can't say!!! Are ready to stop calling people xenophobic? but you preferred Big Sam why ? it can only because he is English and not foreign that is in my book xenophobic or worse racist ? **** hell Ian, I give up.... No IT IS NOT!!!! No-one is hating or throwing abuse at any foreign manager..... it is the national team, people want a national manager, NOTHING to do with fear, hatred or colour of skin...

I doubt it... people are starting to wonder if he has the talent, where as Fat Sam would defo be in the top 3 IMO bollocks Nick No it's not, I have listened to pundits change there view on MON throughout the season, people are starting to doubt, and let remember, where are bolton 5th isn't it?? Possiblity of Champions League and where are Villa? 13th, fighting relegation! why have you not quoted the second bit Nick ? it is clear no-one on here wanted Big sam to be our manager when DOL left so why would he be good enough for England if that is the bigger job ? Because that second bit, was frankly bollocks... I notice you haven't even attempted to answer any of my questions!

Did I say that? Erm No, I said, We can't say!!! Are ready to stop calling people xenophobic?

I doubt it... people are starting to wonder if he has the talent, where as Fat Sam would defo be in the top 3 IMO bollocks Nick No it's not, I have listened to pundits change there view on MON throughout the season, people are starting to doubt, and let remember, where are bolton 5th isn't it?? Possiblity of Champions League and where are Villa? 13th, fighting relegation!

Yes and that's the point, there is no fear of hatred of foreigners, its peoples preference, get over it, it is NOT xenophobia!! As for your question of better international manager, well Fat Sam has never been in charge of the national team, so it's impossible to answer!!

I doubt it... people are starting to wonder if he has the talent, where as Fat Sam would defo be in the top 3 IMO

TBH he was on borrowed time from the start with. My immediate response to the appointment was "what?, how is that even possible?" and I can't say I am very surprised. I told some mate of mine that he would go in 6 months, I wish I had put a wager on that statement. Hire some real gem now, we all want England to shine. he was simply brought in because Dein could not get Big Phil the job because of the Xenophobia surronding wanting an 'Englishman' in charge .... I am not Xenophobic and I would rather a Englishman in charge, where the hell do you get off calling people wanting an English Manager Xenophobic?? It's offensive, incorrect and down right wrong!!

Your point is? If these countries decided to engage Facism.... should we follow suit? Is Fat Sam the best and available candidate throughout the world for the England Job ? No, no-one can say that thus why want him ? Woudl you want a second rate manager for Villa Grant, it is xenophobis, did you read what the Daily Mail et all said ? did you hear some of the comments on the radio regarding 'foreign' managers best mangers in England are Fergie, Mourinho, Wenger, Benitz, MON not a single Englishman even close to these and Big Sam is the closest Sorry but adding MON to that list seems ridicules considering our position, and going on current position, Fat Sam is far superiour on less money!!

Your point is? If these countries decided to engage Facism.... should we follow suit?

I'd rather have Fat Sam... AT least he would get England winning and have no favourites!! Nothing wrong with wanting an English manager, it's a case of getting the right one!!

He really is an incompetent clearing in the woods!!

Thanks General.... it nice to know you are watching the games.... Are you concerned about our League position and our inability to score goals? Do you think relegation is a possibility or do you think it's totally out of the question??

No they aren't.... Are all brummies think, there accent makes them sound thick :roll: (Note I am a brummy, stereotypes aren't good mate)

Why oh why would anyone replace Young with SWP??

I wont either, providing he improves 100 fold!!

I haven't been taking photos for a while... but here's a few from me

How would Danger Mouse help us win games?

Well, that's always the barometer of the consumate proffessional. No, I'd expect our players not to be in any risk of this, and these 2 players people want to sign would be a very big **** risk...

Hendrie plays very well if you ask me... people when talking about Hendrie call him a clearing in the woods, and 50 pound note lighters, etc, etc, at least he doesn't attempt grievious bodily harm on his team mates... would take Hendrie any day over those 2 nutters! Talk about fickle!

The fact people want either Barton or Bellamy, when people have driven out Hendrie because of his antic's, do you really think either of these players would be a good idea... I mean please somebody think of the children! :roll: