CAPELLO EARNS MANAGERS' SEAL OF APPROVAL
Fabio Capello will be granted a hero’s welcome when he begins his rein as England Head Coach in the New Year. Not only do the fans think that the 61-year-old Italian is the right man for the job, but he has received almost unanimous support from the Premier League’s top managers – something that could not have been said about his predecessor, Steve McClaren.
Capello was confirmed by the Football Association as Steve McClaren’s replacement today. He will take full-time charge of John Terry and co on January 7 and has signed a four-and-a-half deal reportedly worth a massive £6m a year.
But, most importantly, the former AC Milan, Real Madrid, Juventus and Roma manager, has been given the seal of approval by all the top managers in the Premier League. They are highly impressed by his record of five Italian Scudettos and two Spanish La Liga titles, as well as the 1994 European Cup.
The league’s longest-serving boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, said: "It is necessity that a national team manager is experienced, has a good CV and a presence.
“They must also be of the right age and Fabio has all those things. He will definitely command the respect of the players."
Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill, who was an early front-runner when McClaren was sacked after England failed to qualify for Euro 2008, agreed.
He said: "It is a really good appointment. He has got the CV and he has proven himself a brilliant manager.”
Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson – the first foreign boss the FA appointed – has known Capello for years. “I was his opponent in Serie A for 10 years,” the Manchester City manager said. “He is a very good man and manager. His record speaks very clear - Capello is one of the best managers you can find."
Rafael Benitez was quick to show is admiration. The Spanish Liverpool boss said: "He is a great manager and he is a winner. He is a good worker and has clear ideas what to do.”
Sunderland’s Roy Keane continued the train of compliments. “His CV is fantastic,” the 36-year-old said. “There have been disagreements about the fact that he’s not English but he comes across as being an absolutely brilliant, no-nonsense brilliant manager.”
Fabio Capello will be granted a hero’s welcome when he begins his rein as England Head Coach in the New Year. Not only do the fans think that the 61-year-old Italian is the right man for the job, but he has received almost unanimous support from the Premier League’s top managers – something that could not have been said about his predecessor, Steve McClaren.
Capello was confirmed by the Football Association as Steve McClaren’s replacement today. He will take full-time charge of John Terry and co on January 7 and has signed a four-and-a-half deal reportedly worth a massive £6m a year.
But, most importantly, the former AC Milan, Real Madrid, Juventus and Roma manager, has been given the seal of approval by all the top managers in the Premier League. They are highly impressed by his record of five Italian Scudettos and two Spanish La Liga titles, as well as the 1994 European Cup.
The league’s longest-serving boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, said: "It is necessity that a national team manager is experienced, has a good CV and a presence.
“They must also be of the right age and Fabio has all those things. He will definitely command the respect of the players."
Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill, who was an early front-runner when McClaren was sacked after England failed to qualify for Euro 2008, agreed.
He said: "It is a really good appointment. He has got the CV and he has proven himself a brilliant manager.”
Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson – the first foreign boss the FA appointed – has known Capello for years. “I was his opponent in Serie A for 10 years,” the Manchester City manager said. “He is a very good man and manager. His record speaks very clear - Capello is one of the best managers you can find."
Rafael Benitez was quick to show is admiration. The Spanish Liverpool boss said: "He is a great manager and he is a winner. He is a good worker and has clear ideas what to do.”
Sunderland’s Roy Keane continued the train of compliments. “His CV is fantastic,” the 36-year-old said. “There have been disagreements about the fact that he’s not English but he comes across as being an absolutely brilliant, no-nonsense brilliant manager.”
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