Quote Originally Posted by Shadrack the Red View Post
Thankfully I did not watch the match last night as I was driving back from my caravan but I did have it on the radio and it sounded dreadful but all the blame seems to be pouring on to Southgate but surely the players are also culpable , no manager since Sir Alf have ever been successful and apart from Terry Venables I cannot remember any head coach that the fans have really taken to , what I am saying is that basically we are not as good as people think we are , we havn"t been successful for almost 60 years and whilst we can still do well in this competition I think perspective is required and not expectation .
My favourite was Joe Mercer.

Seven games in charge 1974, won 3, drew 3, lost 1. Won the 1974 Home Championship.

Lovely free flowing football.