LETTER OF THE WEEK
Shearer not ready yet
Shearer was undoubtedly a top marksman for both club and country.
However, goals alone cannot automatically transform Shearer into a
successful manager overnight. Sir Bobby Charlton, England's
all-time top goalscorer, had a wretched spell with Preston North
End and Wigan Athletic after he swapped his boots for the
managerial tracksuit in the 1970s. The English FA should resist
calling up Shearer because he has an unproven track record at club
level.
Rather, the English FA would do well to employ Harry Redknapp. He
has over 20 years of managerial experience during which he turned
his teams' fortunes immediately. This is crucial especially for the
unforgiving, fickle and impatient English supporters and media.
Also, he has devised a pleasant, effective playing style with
Pompey despite fielding players from diverse countries like
Senegal, Croatia, Portugal and England. Thus, he make English
players from various clubs play as a cohesive unit. Not only is he
capable of handling temperamental players like Paolo DiCanio, he
has also nurtured current England internationals like Michael
Carrick, Joe Cole, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand who would be
delighted to play for their mentor again.
Fathie Abdat, 26, researcher-student, Manchester United fan
em Harry redknapp
OMG, didnt we learn enuff from McClown mistake
http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/sports/story/0,4136,148673,00.html?
if stupidity has a cure...
