Great episode, ‘H.’ Southgate is the perfect candidate for a role that doesn't exist in modern European football, more akin to an NFL General Manager. I’m consistently surprised by how maligned he’s been post-England; while the silverware didn't materialize, he elevated the team and built the platform for Tuchel to go on and win a trophy.
I actually viewed Southgate as a strong candidate for Manchester United post Ten Hag. It’s a model we’ve seen succeed before, with Sir Alex Ferguson operating as an 'umbrella manager'—not to be confused with a 'brolly manager' (sorry, Steve McClaren.)
If Southgate was supported by an elite coaching staff he would be a fascinating hire for a club like Spurs. Impressed by his self-awareness regarding why he’s seen as a 'complicated' hire.
he’s very thoughtful, Paul. Interesting point about a general manager. Tuchel has not had any non-football issues to take on yet, and it will be interesting to see how he copes when England are in the US. GS had to deal with BLM, covid, armbands, poppy gate, racism, and invariably took the lead for the FA. FA crying out for a GM. Andy Walker, who is excellent, could field some of the off-field questions but should be exec level tbh. Germans do it better.
Great episode, ‘H.’ Southgate is the perfect candidate for a role that doesn't exist in modern European football, more akin to an NFL General Manager. I’m consistently surprised by how maligned he’s been post-England; while the silverware didn't materialize, he elevated the team and built the platform for Tuchel to go on and win a trophy.
I actually viewed Southgate as a strong candidate for Manchester United post Ten Hag. It’s a model we’ve seen succeed before, with Sir Alex Ferguson operating as an 'umbrella manager'—not to be confused with a 'brolly manager' (sorry, Steve McClaren.)
If Southgate was supported by an elite coaching staff he would be a fascinating hire for a club like Spurs. Impressed by his self-awareness regarding why he’s seen as a 'complicated' hire.
he’s very thoughtful, Paul. Interesting point about a general manager. Tuchel has not had any non-football issues to take on yet, and it will be interesting to see how he copes when England are in the US. GS had to deal with BLM, covid, armbands, poppy gate, racism, and invariably took the lead for the FA. FA crying out for a GM. Andy Walker, who is excellent, could field some of the off-field questions but should be exec level tbh. Germans do it better.