Benjamin Posted October 9 Report Share Posted October 9 Why is he only getting his cap now? Did he lose his previous one or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted Tuesday at 12:58 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 12:58 The FA is holding talks with Thomas Tuchel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted Tuesday at 13:34 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 13:34 My dad didn't fight the Germans in WW2 just so one of them could become England manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted Tuesday at 13:45 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 13:45 The idea that a German couldn't possibly manage England will definitely be thrown around because a lot of fans mistakenly believe that England are Germany's arch rivals. As the most successful European football nation, everyone seems to think that they're Germany's biggest enemies. The Netherlands at least have the neighbouring country argument on their side. Really, if we're looking at which country could be considered England's main rivals, based on a fairly even competitive record in big stakes matches this century, it's Croatia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazz Posted Tuesday at 14:07 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 14:07 32 minutes ago, METALMAN said: My dad didn't fight the Germans in WW2 just so one of them could become England manager Neither did my dad. He was born in 1955. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted Tuesday at 15:05 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 15:05 If the fans who thought Gareth Southgate didn't play exciting enough football think Tuchel will be better for that, oh boy. Presumably they will just default to "he's German" when we lose, as they can't possibly claim the Champions League winning coach isn't successful enough to be England boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALMAN Posted Tuesday at 15:15 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 15:15 1 hour ago, Bobfoc said: The idea that a German couldn't possibly manage England will definitely be thrown around because a lot of fans mistakenly believe that England are Germany's arch rivals. As the most successful European football nation, everyone seems to think that they're Germany's biggest enemies. The Netherlands at least have the neighbouring country argument on their side. Really, if we're looking at which country could be considered England's main rivals, based on a fairly even competitive record in big stakes matches this century, it's Croatia. But rivalries aren't based on this cold statistical calculation. It's based on shared history and good stories. I'm a Kilmarnock fan and Ayr are our big rivals. Not because there is any level of parity. We're fucking amazing (21/22 Scottish Championship winners!) and Ayr are shite and we're pretty much always in the league above them. But that doesn't matter. Ayr are our rivals because they are the next town over and I fucking hate them. Likewise, Germany are good rivals for England because the Germans got their asses beaten in 1918 and 1945 and 1966 and in return Germany inflicted the 1990 defeat on England which turned the English into (bigger) crybabies and the 1996 defeat which meant that fucking awful song would stay with us forever and ever and both of them have given England lots of trauma. Okay with Croatia you've got 2018 but it's not really quite as entertaining a story and in 2008 England were shit anyway so WGAF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colly Posted Tuesday at 16:10 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 16:10 Never forget. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted Tuesday at 19:19 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 19:19 The BBC is saying it's official now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky316 Posted Tuesday at 19:29 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 19:29 Sky Sports News were being hilariously GBeebies over it all earlier which has been excruciating. Hopefully he'll get off to good results because it's beyond painful already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colly Posted Tuesday at 20:22 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 20:22 I hope he's learned the anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokeriño Posted Tuesday at 20:48 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 20:48 Love me some Tuchel. Also the idea that England's quote-unquote "years of hurt" might come to an end via a German manager is exactly the kind of infuriating-to-the-sort-of-people-who-care poetic shit that the cosmos seems to adore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted Tuesday at 21:31 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 21:31 That silly German bomber song will be even more awkward now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnar hendershow Posted Wednesday at 04:54 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 04:54 From my vantage point this is a good hire and one most national teams should be making. It's a big swing that could work out spectacularly or could not. Which is a vast upgrade over the dreaded safe choice that won't fail but definitely won't exceed expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted Wednesday at 06:20 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 06:20 This news delights me the most because it means that it'll be harder for ETH to be replaced now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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