The resignation of Fabio Capello was thought to be over his comments on Italian television of the captaincy being taken away from John Terry, a decision Capello disagreed. The resignation came as a shock to a fair few English football fans, it was clear he was going to leave after the upcoming European Championships in Poland/Ukraine however this early leave was unexpected and it has left us wonder who will take the post.
The immediate candidate that comes to mind is Harry Redknapp, who the Fa have chased numerous times for the job in the past and he won't come easy as he will be keen on retaining his job at Tottenham trying to consolidate a Champions League place. However we shall not rule out on him possibly taking up both roles and the FA could persuade him to take the post for Euro 2012.
Two managers have already ruled themselves out, Alan Pardew, Newcastle gaffer told the press he is happy at Newcastle after being 3rd favorite to take the job. However, most fans wouldn't have expected him to take the post as he hadn't had the best track record before taking his post at Newcastle. Another manager that ruled himself out was new Sunderland manager, Martin O'Neill. Who has an impressive managerial record however most England fans would realize he has only took the Sunderland job a couple of months ago and he will not be keen on leaving.
Another manager in the running is the Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho aka the 'special one'. The manager who had an impressive time in his days in the Premier League helping Chelsea win two titles in his 3 year stay on England. And he would be good choice for the job however like a lot England fans it would be nice to see a fellow countryman lead us on the European stage. It is also doubtful Mourinho will be willing to leave Real Madrid. So I think the 'special one' we can rule out.
The current temporary manager, Stuart Pearce is also in the running, a manager who is only really used to managing the u21 set up so is rarely managing. He also managed, Manchester City however his record wasn't particularly impressive and although many England fans want an English manager it is felt Stuart will probably not be the answer.
We all know who we want (apart from Tottenham fans), we want wise old Harry Redknapp to lead our country and give us the crazy hype that comes with every England manager that we will one day rule like in 66' and win the Euro's in the summer.
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