O'Neill not interested in England
23 November 2007, 06:51 PM
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O'Neill not interested in England
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he is committed to the club and is not interested in the vacant England coach's position.
The Northern Irishman, 55, who was interviewed for the job last year, is among the favourites to take over following Steve McClaren's dismissal.
O'Neill told BBC Radio 5 Live: "My name might not even be put forward and I am uncomfortable talking about it.
"But I have got a commitment to this club and I want to see it through."
McClaren was sacked after England were beaten 3-2 by Croatia at Wembley on Wednesday and so failed to qualify for next summer's Euro 2008 finals.
The Football Association's chief executive Brian Barwick has begun his search for a replacement but O'Neill does not expect to be approached again.
The former Leicester and Celtic boss added: "I can understand why my name has been mentioned because my name was in the interview process 18 months ago.
"But I didn't do well there, so what's going to be any different this time? As far as I'm concerned nothing will change.
"It is a fantastic job to do, there is no question of that, but I am committed to Aston Villa."
Of the other contenders, BBC Sport understands that Jose Mourinho is not interested in the job.
"I am not in a position like I was at my old club where the chairman openly extended the invitation for me to go for the position": Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce
Like O'Neill, Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce and West Ham's Alan Curbishley both stressed their commitment to their clubs.
Mark Hughes signed a new contract with Blackburn on Friday, and Marcello Lippi has distanced himself from the role.
Allardyce, who was Bolton manager when he was touted for the England job 18 months ago, says he wants to honour the new contract he recently signed at Newcastle.
"I am not in a position like I was at my old club where the chairman openly extended the invitation for me to go for the position," he said.
Curbishley was another interviewed for the position in 2006 but has since taken over at West Ham.
"Eighteen months ago I was in there and wasn't successful but I've moved on," he told 5 Live. "I'm at West Ham, this is my club, this is where I want to be.
"I know England's the biggest job but I want to build this club up and I've only been here 10 months."
"Anybody would love to manage their country but I don't see it coming my way": Portsmouth boss Harry Rednapp
Italian Lippi, 59, distanced himself from the role and said: "I love the Premier League but I don't speak English.
"Considering the way I see and experience football this is a big handicap, because a coach above all guides players and my primary concept is the squad."
Portsmouth boss Harry Rednapp said he would like the job but downplayed his chances.
"Anybody would love to manage their country but I don't see it coming my way.
"It's a great job for somebody. It's an opportunity to work with the best players in this country and for me still, despite what anyone might think, a group of some of the best players in the world."
Reading boss Steve Coppell said it was a "non-issue" for him because he is under contract at the Madejski Stadium.
"I'm English so people link me. I've got a massive job at Reading, as far as I'm concerned, and I'm very happy with that."
Ex-Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello says he is interested and has emerged as the clear bookmakers' favourite.
England's next scheduled match is a friendly against France in Paris on 26 March, although there is a date available in February to arrange another fixture if required.
The next competitive match will be the opening encounter of the 2010 World Cup campaign in September, with the draw for the qualifying groups taking place on Sunday.
The Northern Irishman, 55, who was interviewed for the job last year, is among the favourites to take over following Steve McClaren's dismissal.
O'Neill told BBC Radio 5 Live: "My name might not even be put forward and I am uncomfortable talking about it.
"But I have got a commitment to this club and I want to see it through."
McClaren was sacked after England were beaten 3-2 by Croatia at Wembley on Wednesday and so failed to qualify for next summer's Euro 2008 finals.
The Football Association's chief executive Brian Barwick has begun his search for a replacement but O'Neill does not expect to be approached again.
The former Leicester and Celtic boss added: "I can understand why my name has been mentioned because my name was in the interview process 18 months ago.
"But I didn't do well there, so what's going to be any different this time? As far as I'm concerned nothing will change.
"It is a fantastic job to do, there is no question of that, but I am committed to Aston Villa."
Of the other contenders, BBC Sport understands that Jose Mourinho is not interested in the job.
"I am not in a position like I was at my old club where the chairman openly extended the invitation for me to go for the position": Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce
Like O'Neill, Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce and West Ham's Alan Curbishley both stressed their commitment to their clubs.
Mark Hughes signed a new contract with Blackburn on Friday, and Marcello Lippi has distanced himself from the role.
Allardyce, who was Bolton manager when he was touted for the England job 18 months ago, says he wants to honour the new contract he recently signed at Newcastle.
"I am not in a position like I was at my old club where the chairman openly extended the invitation for me to go for the position," he said.
Curbishley was another interviewed for the position in 2006 but has since taken over at West Ham.
"Eighteen months ago I was in there and wasn't successful but I've moved on," he told 5 Live. "I'm at West Ham, this is my club, this is where I want to be.
"I know England's the biggest job but I want to build this club up and I've only been here 10 months."
"Anybody would love to manage their country but I don't see it coming my way": Portsmouth boss Harry Rednapp
Italian Lippi, 59, distanced himself from the role and said: "I love the Premier League but I don't speak English.
"Considering the way I see and experience football this is a big handicap, because a coach above all guides players and my primary concept is the squad."
Portsmouth boss Harry Rednapp said he would like the job but downplayed his chances.
"Anybody would love to manage their country but I don't see it coming my way.
"It's a great job for somebody. It's an opportunity to work with the best players in this country and for me still, despite what anyone might think, a group of some of the best players in the world."
Reading boss Steve Coppell said it was a "non-issue" for him because he is under contract at the Madejski Stadium.
"I'm English so people link me. I've got a massive job at Reading, as far as I'm concerned, and I'm very happy with that."
Ex-Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello says he is interested and has emerged as the clear bookmakers' favourite.
England's next scheduled match is a friendly against France in Paris on 26 March, although there is a date available in February to arrange another fixture if required.
The next competitive match will be the opening encounter of the 2010 World Cup campaign in September, with the draw for the qualifying groups taking place on Sunday.
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its really becoming a poisoned chalice.It should be one of the best jobs in world football but who will put up with the crap that comes with it?
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and later stages of the champions league beating ac milan,barcalona and man utd with a far inferior budget
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"He joined Leicester City immediately after leaving Norwich. After a difficult start he achieved great success at the club, gaining promotion via the play-offs to the Premiership in the same season as joining the club. Leicester finished in the top half of the Premiership in every season O'Neill was manager. They also won the Football League Cup under O'Neill in 1997 and 2000, as well as reaching the 1999 final of the competition. They finished ninth in 1997, tenth in 1998 and 1999, and eighth in 2000. The two League Cup triumphs saw them qualify for the UEFA Cup each time, though both campaigns were short-lived." (taken from Wikipedia)
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Adams ain't drank for years. bet he's dying for a pint
Shearer self important, true...... just slightly behind you !
All 3 have a passion, desire for winning.
Give me a better English manager ?
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28 November 2007, 11:24 AM
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But do you really think they will be held to ransom by "the great one"? I don't think he would be any good at International management. He builds great teams based on the transfer market and spending huge sums of cash. He doesn't have that luxury with England and really only a small number of players who are good enough to be honest. It will boil down to man management and that didn't show as being too great at Chelsea keeping that squad happy.
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But do you really think they will be held to ransom by "the great one"? I don't think he would be any good at International management. He builds great teams based on the transfer market and spending huge sums of cash. He doesn't have that luxury with England and really only a small number of players who are good enough to be honest. It will boil down to man management and that didn't show as being too great at Chelsea keeping that squad happy.
