Hodgson - I dont know why I'm here; smint?

[Gingawaria]

A Bitter friend of mine is trying to argue that Hodgson is better than Capello because Hodgson achieved more at international level. Even when I presented them with the facts, they're still insistant.

It seems that everyone is blind to his incompetence.

[DeanoUK]

denial ...like the crumbling empire...

wat

The empire hasn't existed for many years

[Exiled_red]

A Bitter friend of mine is trying to argue that Hodgson is better than Capello because Hodgson achieved more at international level. Even when I presented them with the facts, they're still insistant.

It seems that everyone is blind to his incompetence.

What has Hodgson achieved at International level?

[Gingawaria]

He got Switzerland to the Last 16 in the World Cup in 94. When I pointed out that Mick McCarthy had done the same, I asked if he was a better manager than Capello too, to which they said Yes. I gave up at that point.

[Alex]

Can we not laugh at Hodgson anymore?

Also, for what it's worth, Ill fight anyone to the death for the right to call this bloke a cunt. The **** he served up everyone during his tenure was awful. On a personal level I think he is a dinosaur, but a fairly amenable bloke.

Shame it's not personal eh.

Edit: It is personal actually. He ****ed with my favourite thing in the world apart from my Dog. So yeah, I'll hold a grudge

[Frenchie]

wat

The empire hasn't existed for many years

when it crumbled they were in denial.....

[colin85]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jun/22/euro-2012-roy-hodgson-comedian

http://video.giovani.it/mr-flanagan-roy-hodgson-mai-dire-gol.html

[Lee]

Oh look at the cunt. Look at that picture.

[colin85]

Imagine seeing him naked lee. now that would scar you for life.
You have an image in your head now ,don't you?

[Lee]

WTF?!

Thanks Colin!

[Pablo]

WTF?!

Thanks Colin!

Admit it though, you did visualise it didn't you, just for a second, his old wrinkly todger forever etched in your subconscious

[Vermilion]

Admit it though, you did visualise it didn't you, just for a second, his old wrinkly todger forever etched in your subconscious

ok stop it now.

edit: Damn my imagination!

[Lee]

Admit it though, you did visualise it didn't you, just for a second, his old wrinkly todger forever etched in your subconscious

You 'orrible *******.

[colin85]

[Buzzo]

I am going to pay Hodgson a compliment

Whilst England have hardly played scintilating football (who has) they find themselves in the 1/4 finals. I think this game v. Italy is a real make or break game for Roy. Win it, and you would have to class Semi Finals (or beyond) as a real success. Lose at England have just hit par. no better or worse than expected.

What Roy has succesfully managed to do (by either luck or judgement) is extinguish the hopes of the nations media, his reception has been totally luke warm, the reception to his performances likewise to the point that failure is not really a problem. This has allowed the team the ability to perform without the weight of expectation, and has seen a remarkably relaxed looking England camp.

In some ways this is genius. Since I was born England have always suffered from being over hyped pre every tournament. Not this one. Personally I think England will fail against Italy, and that the Italians will have too much savvy for old Roy - they can totally beat him at his own game. But you never know.

For the Record, I'm saying 1-1 with England going out on Penalties. It wouldn't be a summer without England losing on pens.

If England WIN on pens, well we may be about to see something quite remarkable, and I for one would be removing myself from every device that can provide a news or media update.