Phillippe Troussier

[Bottle of Tonic]

Wouldn't fancy this bloke. I think ruben sosa's list of his 'achievements' says it all. Got a few results in diddy tournaments that are there for the taking. Forget the world cup for reasons outlined above , home team etc.

As Neil (i think) said, its about qualifying from Europe, and I don't think this lad has the right CV.

Trousier - a big NO from me.

[CollegeTillIDie]

The Artist currenlty known as Omar? Why is it a big no from you Bottle ?

[BaZmO*]

I don't like the idea of him continuing to live in Morocco.

Klinnsman got crucified by the German press for the same thing but still managed to do ok.

[Bottle of Tonic]

The Artist currenlty known as Omar? Why is it a big no from you Bottle ?

Hasn't done it with European teams. With all due respect to African and Asian teams, winning things/qualifying in their regions is there for the taking IMO, if you get a bit of organisation, sound tactics etc. Not the case in Europe where it is so competitive.
I looked at his list of previous jobs a couple of days ago and there were too many exotic 'I'll take any post going' type appointments in there.
Not sure he'd have the respect of the players either.
I don't like potential employees going 'hey, I'm available!' to boot.
Living in Morrocco I doubt he'd be in england every week watching our 30-35 potential squad members and monitoring their progress.
He doesn't tick enough boxes for me, even though I do prefer the continental choice, and I think there are managers out there with better and more relevant CV's. (Jol, houllier, Hodgson, even O'Leary)


I daren't say anything about religion.

I don't like the look of him either.

[eekers]

for what its worth, he has an article about international management in the guardian today
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2007/11/23/its_about_experience_art_and_m.html

i dont rate him as a candidate as all, mainly due to his lack of european managerial experience and this hasnt changed my mind.

[Stuttgart88]

I'm not suggesting an essay should be part of the interview process but Hodgson's piece is far more impressive than Troussier's (cue childish giggles). Did Troussier even really say anything? I thought some of the punters' smartarse replies were funny.

No way Troussier.

[JC_GUFC]

Apparently he's now the national manager of Benin for their CAN campaign in January.

I think the buyout clause there would be a bit too much for the FAI!

[CollegeTillIDie]

Apparently he's now the national manager of Benin for their CAN campaign in January.

I think the buyout clause there would be a bit too much for the FAI!

The CFA Franc is not that strong a currency JC get a grip!

[CollegeTillIDie]

Klinnsman got crucified by the German press for the same thing but still managed to do ok.

Morocco is closer to Ireland than California was to Germany!