Big Sam for Qatar ?

britexpat
By britexpat

If the News of the World says it, then it must be true :O)

Rumours are that Sam Alardyce is poised to take over as Qatar National Football Coach ......

Interesting choice, if true..

By Chairboy• 14 Feb 2011 11:32
Rating: 4/5
Chairboy

"Hoof and hope" hmmmm maybe - what he will bring which has been sadly lacking in EVERY Qatar team that I have seen put out over the last 3 years is some steel and some aggression. In all the WC qualifiers I saw against Australia a couple of years ago Australia muscled Qatar out of the games purely and simply because they were tougher, more competitive, more combatant and yes of course more "worldy wise". Again in the Asian Cup, Qatar had no discernable backbone. Now Sam will be good for a couple of years - through until the next WC I expect - he will be extended if he gets them qualified or until the Premiership comes calling. What he will try and instill in these 3rd rate players (yes Soria, Im looking at you!!) though is some backbone and a will to win - however, we have a saying in UK about silk purses and before Qatar starts to think in terms of making a big noise ON the field there needs to be wholesale change in the playing staff.... and therein lies Alardyce's biggest problem!!

By Silent• 14 Feb 2011 11:17
Silent

I think Mr.Keroush will be hold the National Team

By ShabzA• 14 Feb 2011 11:15
ShabzA

will bring his hoof and hope style of football to the national team

By baldrick2dogs• 14 Feb 2011 11:06
baldrick2dogs

I give him 6 months tops.

By Mr M.• 14 Feb 2011 10:46
Mr M.

I really don't think he is the right choice.Well i agree he has got the coaching experience.What the team needs now is a local coach,not another foreign manager who has to understand the mentality of his players and this Gulf region as a whole.

By Chairboy• 14 Feb 2011 09:57
Chairboy

First rate Coach.... third rate opportunity.

By Chairboy• 14 Feb 2011 09:56
Chairboy

He also used to manage Nescwlte ntiued....;o)

By britexpat• 14 Feb 2011 09:49
britexpat

Go to the back of the class. do not pass go. Do not collect 200QR.

Sam Alardyce is the ex balckburn Rovers manager...

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