Re: Any non-troll comments on England-USA?

On Sat, 31 May 2008 07:47:09 -0700 (PDT), Juan Kerr
<juan.kerr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

The main problem with the England team has always been its
susceptibility to the vagaries of the media who have been the impetus
behind sacking every manager since Alf Ramsey (well they wanted his
head before 1966 IIRC), and who have undermined every trophy campaign
since. =A0

On the contrary; I can't remember a trophy campaign in my lifetime
that hasn't seen the media (written and broadcast) extolling the
virtues of the national side and how we've only got to turn up to win.

Haven't you ever listened to Des Lynam or Gary Lineker?

English arrogance is your problem, I'm afraid.


In a way, you're both right. Over hype soon leads to disappointment
and the crucifixion of the manager and team.
.

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