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Harry Redknapp

Tottenham Hotspur boss, Harry Redknapp is the popular favorite to take charge of the England National Team taking the Three Lions to World Cup 2012, following Fabio Capello’s decision to resign last month.

Redknapp is unsure about leaving the Spurs to take the job managing England.

“I have a very good job at Tottenham today and I like it. But I do not know. We will wait and see.”

“When you have a club, you are looking for a striker and you take them. When you’re coach, you must do with the players you have in your country,” he added.

“If you do not have a good scorer, you have none. And you almost never see the players. Two days every two months, it is very difficult.”

“The French team has a good team. It will be difficult for England at the Euros. The group is difficult with Sweden and Ukraine.

“I believe Laurent Blanc is doing a very good job. The 2010 World Cup was a disaster, but he has come in and done a great job.”

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Harry Redknapp, Tottenham Hotspur

Harry Redknapp Open to Euro 2012 Part-time Role

Stuart Pearce will manage England on a one-off basis in a February 29 friendly against the Netherlands, following last week’s shocking resignation of Fabio Capello.

Harry Redknapp seems to be the overwhelming favourite to succeed Capello – however he said that managing Spurs and England both full time would be “impossible”.

Redknapp says he would be able to juggle the two jobs on a short-term basis.

“Part-time? In the short term I think it’s possible for the European Championship,” said Redknapp.

“In the long term, it’s not possible to manage a club team and manage a national team. It’s difficult enough to manage in the Premier League without having to worry about managing the England team as well.

“You want to be watching England players play, you want to be watching the opposition. I think whoever they give the job to could only do the one job.

“Maybe for the Euros, it’s not such a problem, but once the Euros are finished and the new season starts in England, the manager has to be a Premier League manager — if it’s someone who manages in the Premier League — or the England manager.

“To do the two jobs, it would be impossible.”

FA chiefs met last week to compile a shortlist for the England vacancy, and said they could make a short-term appointment for the Euros before awarding the job on a long-term basis for the 2014 World Cup campaign.

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Fabio Capello

After 65-year-old Fabio Capello quit as England National Team coach due to talks with the FA over their decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy, Capello commented, “I didn’t run away, I left because there was a misunderstanding.”

“I felt great but sometimes you decide to leave.”

Capello insists he is not taking on a new role anywhere.

“In Italy, no. Absolutely not. Now I want to relax,” he said.

England’s next match is a friendly against the Netherlands on Feb. 29.

England players and other team managers had comments regarding Capello quitting …

Wayne Rooney – “Gutted Capello has quit. Good guy and top coach. Got to be english to replace him. Harry redknapp for me.”

Jack Wilshere – “Shocked about news on Fabio Capello… gutted to be honest, gave me my first cap and believed in me. He has shown great belief and trust in me so I can only thank him….massive influence on my career so far. Sad to see him go.”

Rio Ferdinand – “I think we need an English manager now, we don’t need anything else lost in translation….Harry Redknapp would be my choice by a distance.

Joey Barton – “No captain and no manager. 4 months from a major championship. What’s going on…….”

Michael Owen – “Don’t know if was just me but it never felt right in the first place knowing the England Manager was heading off after the Euros regardless.”

Glen Johnson – “Sad news to see Capello step down. Good man and a good manager.”

Kyle Walker – “Gutted to see Capello go, he put trust in me and gave me my first cap, just want to say a big thanks.”

Martin O’Neill – “If there is anybody to succeed Fabio Capello it is Harry Redknapp. (Redknapp) has earned the right to do so and I think Harry Redknapp will be the next England manager and he deserves to be so.”

Neil Warnock – “I’m delighted. I only saw them failing at the Euros with him. There’s nobody else other than Harry Redknapp [to replace him]. It’s a long time since England had a man everybody agrees with and who can get the best out of the team. He brings humour to the dressing room and that has been missing in Fabio’s time. It’s possible for Harry to do it part-time until then but that depends on Tottenham. [Euro 2012] with Harry will be something to look forward to.”

Alan Pardew – “Firstly as an Englishman, I am proud to be in that sort of frame, but it’s not for me and I will make that quite clear. I am not even in the running as far as I am concerned.”

Roberto Martinez – “We are all aware of what happened in the World Cup and everyone tries to highlight that, but the reality is the England team has shown an incredible progression since Fabio Capello arrived. In the qualifying games to the World Cup and the Euros you have seen a team that is capable of doing big things in big tournaments and I am sure Fabio Capello is going to get the credit he deserves once he is not in the job any longer.”

Antonio Conte – “I am saddened. I have great respect and admiration for Capello, a coach that has achieved important things. It’s a grave loss for England.”

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Euro 2012 – Fabio Capello Resigns As England Manager

After Fabio Capello won 28 matches, lost six and drew eight in his four year tenure with England – he has resigned as England manager, throwing the national team’s plans for the European Championship into turmoil.

Capello quit as England boss following a dispute over captain John Terry.

“We have accepted Fabio’s resignation, agreeing this is the right decision,” FA Chairman David Bernstein said. “We would like to thank Fabio for his work with the England team and wish him every success in the future.”

Bernstein publicly undermined Capello last week when he said he had not consulted Capello before demoting Terry from team captain. Terry is facing a criminal trial for allegedly racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand during a game in October.

Capello criticized the decision on Italian television, stating it was “absolutely” the wrong move.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, who has long been considered Capello’s potential replacement, was cleared by a British jury of tax evasion charges today.

England’s next match is a friendly against the Netherlands on Feb. 29.

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Paul Scholes, Man Utd and England

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Paul Scholes is feeling fit and reportedly is considering playing for England in Euro 2012.

Scholes came out of retirement to play for Manchester United after recently “retiring” to coach for Man Utd after Sir Alex Ferguson decided there were ‘no negatives’ to bringing in somebody with such a proven record.

Scholes has not played for England since 2004.

When Capello picked his squad for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa he asked Scholes to join the squad, and reportedly he may be contacted ahead of this summer’s European Championship.

“I like being at home, but I was tempted,” said Scholes.

“Every hour I changed my mind. But in the end the thought of being away for six weeks made up my mind. I just don’t enjoy being away from home for long periods.

“That was why I stopped in the first place, after the Euro 2004 finals. Plus the fact that I didn’t feel I was playing very well.

“People said it was because I didn’t like being played on the left, but that wasn’t the case. I’d played on the left for United and scored a lot of goals one season from there.”

When asked if he will play in Euro 2012, he replied. “Who knows?”

“After two months’ training with the youth team I felt I could still play,” said Scholes.

“I ended up playing in some practice games and was getting fitter and fitter, so I went to see the manager.

“How did I feel? Scared. I wasn’t sure what sort of reaction I would get. I told the boss I wanted to play again, not necessarily for United – just play again.

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Alexandre Pato, AC Milan

Milan striker, Alexandre Pato is hoping to recover from a thigh injury in order to play for the first leg of AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Arsenal FC on 15 February. The return leg of the Arsenal game will be played in London on 6 March.

Pato is a doubt for the San Siro leg of AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Arsenal FC after being laid off for over three weeks.

The 22-year-old Brazilian strained his left thigh after scoring the extra-time winner in his side’s Coppa Italia round of 16 game against Novara Calcio.

Pato scored twice in three group stage matches this season.

The groups in the preliminary round of Euro 2012 are completed.

The format used by the EHF starts out with 16 teams and one of the two purposes of the group play is ‘simply’ to reduce the field down to 12.

Europe has about 10-12 really strong teams, so the weeding out of the more marginal teams does not often create much excitement.

The teams which advance bring with them the points from the games that they have played against each other, this means that every game means a lot even when teams already know they will will and advance.

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Harry Redknapp

Current Red Lions boss Fabio Capello steps down at the end of next summer’s 2012 European Championship.

Reportedly, Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is one of the top contenders to be the next boss of the England National Team when Capello leaves. However Harry Redknapp is not interested in replacing Fabio Capello as England manager ‘at the present time’.

The Spurs are top-four challengers in the English Premier League and are playing in the UEFA Champions League under Redknapp as well.

Responding to a question regarding Redknapp’s future at the Spur’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Tottenham Director Daniel Levy said: “Harry has 18 months left on his contract.

“We have had a conversation that says as far as Harry is concerned, he is very happy here and that he doesn’t particularly want to consider England at the present time.

“We will worry about that situation if it arises in the summer.”

Spurs are riding high in the Premier League table once again this season, with a run that brought 10 wins from 11 outings seeing them surge up the standings.

They did come unstuck away at Stoke in their last top-flight fixture, but Levy believes the club should still be setting their sights on the ultimate prize.

“I hope we have a great season and that we can finish in the top four or, who knows, maybe even higher.”

“We want first.”

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The finals schedule has been confirmed with Poland starting the tournament against Greece and other opening games including Germany v Portugal, Spain v Italy and England v France.

Euro 2012. the third biggest in global sport after the World Cup and Olympic .will match 16 finalists that were drawn into four groups for the competition which runs from June 8 to July 1 2012.

The Euro 2012 tournament will begin on 8 June in Warsaw (Poland), with the final being played on 1 July in Kiev (Ukraine).

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Group A
Poland
Greece
Russia
Czech Republic

Group B
Netherlands
Denmark
Germany
Portugal

Group C
Spain
Italy
Ireland
Croatia

Group D
Ukraine
Sweden
France
England

There are some mouth-watering matches scheduled as a result of the recent Euro 2012 draw.

Germany and Netherlands will clash at the 2012 European soccer championship. Co-hosts Poland will play Greece on the opening day next June.

Friday’s draw pitted holders and world champions Spain against Italy. France play England and co-hosts Ukraine.

As well as facing Greece in Group A, Poland will also meet eastern European rivals Russia in Warsaw and the Czech Republic in Wroclaw.

In Group D, Ukraine plays their first game against Sweden in their capital Kiev on June 11.

England will meet France on the same day in Donetsk.

England will be without the suspended Wayne Rooney for the start of the tournament.

Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin said: “What can you say apart from you will never face easy opposition in the Euros so whoever we played, it was going to be a challenge. But our stadiums are ready, our people are ready and the players will be ready.”

Group B brought together four strong opponents in the toughest-looking pool with Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Portugal.

Spain will face Italy, Ireland and Croatia in a Group C.

The finals will be played at four stadiums in Poland — Warsaw, Gdansk, Wroclaw and Poznan, and four in Ukraine — Kiev, Donetsk, Kharkiv and Lviv.

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Gary Speed

Wales Manager Gary Speed Found Dead

Wales FA released the following statement: ‘We extend our sympathies and condolences to the family. We ask that everyone respects the family’s privacy at this very sad time.’

Wales National Team manager Gary Speed was found hanged on Sunday morning at his home in Cheshire. Police have confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.

A spokeswoman for Cheshire Police issued a statement.

‘At 7.08am today, Cheshire Police was informed of a sudden death at an address in Huntington, Chester.

‘Officers went to the scene where a 42-year-old man was found dead. The next of kin have been informed and have confirmed the identity of the man as Gary Speed.

‘There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. The family have requested that they are left in peace to grieve at this difficult time. A family tribute will be released at a later date but not today.’

Speed had been in charge of the Wales national team since December 2010, and had recently presided over a run of four wins in five internationals to climb to 50th in the world rankings.

Speed had previously served the Welsh national team with distinction as a player, winning 85 caps in a 14-year international career.

Speed had appeared happy and optimistic on BBC1′s Football Focus on Saturday, just hours earlier. He seemed enthusiastic about his team’s future and his hopes for success in World Cup qualifying matches next year.

After the news of Speed’s death, Premier League matches at Swansea and Liverpool went ahead with players wearing black armbands.

Those in shock and grief included Aston Villa keeper Shay Given who played with Speed at Newcastle. Kenny Dalglish withdrew grieving striker Craig Bellamy from his squad that faced Manchester City in the Premier League draw following the shock news.

Dalglish said: ‘There are more important things than playing a football match.’ ‘I know Gary Speed. He was a fantastic footballer but more importantly he was a decent fellow. ‘A lot of people are saddened by what has happened and the most important people, at this moment in time, is his wife and two boys. ‘Your heart goes out to them and they will need as much support as they can possibly get in the immediate future.

‘I am sure they will get that because he had a lot of good friends and because he was a good guy himself. It is disappointing for everybody.’

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini also paid his respects to Speed. ‘I am very sad for his family. It is a very bad day for his family. ‘I remember him as a player – he was a fantastic player.’

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish said: ‘I’m shocked. My blood ran cold when I head the news. It’s very sad. ‘Three of our boys knew Gary very well. James Collins is a Wales international. Shay Given has known him for a while and Shay got the news first. ‘Jermaine Jenas played with Gary at Newcastle. These boys are all very upset. We would’ve understood if they had called the game off.’

Aston Villa keeper Shay Given, who played with Speed at Newcastle, was in tears.
He retired from playing in 2010.

Speed leaves a wife and two children.

Speed represented Wales 85 times as a player.

FAW Chief Executive, Jonathan Ford said: ‘I, and all of the football family of Wales, am devastated by the news of Gary’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family at this difficult time.’

‘In that short space of time he showed the talent he had for working with the players.

‘He had such a bright, fantastic future to look forward to in football but that is secondary, it’s about his family and his boys.’

FAW President, Phil Pritchard stated: ‘I am completely shocked by this terrible news and my thoughts are with his family. We will do whatever we can as an association to help them in this difficult time. All our thoughts are with his family and this sad time.’

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, now with Real Madrid, Tweeted: ‘RIP Gary Speed. My first PL game was against him, he showed me in that game what is British football about.’

The Football Association realeased a statement stating: ‘It is with great sadness that The FA has learned of the passing of Gary Speed. The thoughts of everybody at The FA are with his family and friends at this time. Gary had many friends at The FA, who are truly saddened by this news.’

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Gareth Bale, Wales

Euro 2012 – Wales 4-1 Norway

‘England are a top-10 team in the world and we want to be challenging all those top teams,’ said Wales manager Gary Speed.

‘It was my 140th game in charge and I have never conceded four goals,’ said Norway manager Egil Olsen.

‘Wales can be optimistic. They are young and should be very good for the future.’

In an exciting clash between Wales and Norway, Sam Vokes scored two late goals in a minute to help Wales attain four wins in five games.

Gareth Bale and the talented Craig Bellamy each scored a goal followed by the late double from Vokes.

WALES (4-1-4-1): Hennessey; Matthews, Williams, Blake, Gunter; Crofts; Bale, Allen (Robson-Kanu 76min), Ramsey (King 90), Bellamy (Edwards); Morison (Vokes 70).

NORWAY (4-4-2): Jarstein (Pettersen 46); Ruud, Waehler (Demidov 46), Hangeland, Riise; Tettey, Jenssen (Parr 85), Grindheim (Brenne 54), Pedersen; Huseklepp, Abdelloue (Braaten 77).
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