Gribz 743 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7176477.stm Burley Souness Burns McGhee Im really disappointed that George Graham hasnt even been mentioned. Have to say none of the above really tick the boxes for me especially when England have just appointed Capello. If we were to play England last month I think we would have played them off the park but i think Capello will get them going again. I cant see any of the above really carrying Scotland on from what W Smith built up. Burns is a cracking No.2 but not top man material. I think he may get it and if he does it will be out of pity that he never got offered the job. Souness is total hit or miss with most thinking a miss. Burley get a great job at Hearts but has struggled with Southampton. McGhee is coming on nicely with Motherwell but its a massive jump that to take Scotland to the next World Cup. For me, this appointment HAD to go to a bigger name who has managed at the top level and George Graham ticks all the boxes and it would suit him perfectly. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juffery 0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I would go for Burley out of those four. Remeber the job he did with Ipswich as well. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Burley or McGhee, I doubt if McGhee will walk away from Motherwell at this moment though. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The Scottish Football Association last night agreed on a five-man shortlist from which the new national coach will be chosen. The governing body's office-bearers met at Hampden Park yesterday to sift through the applications received since Alex McLeish departed to become manager of Birmingham City. They compiled a list of suitable contenders and interviews are scheduled to commence next week with a view to an appointment by the end of the month. Mark McGhee is a leading contender on a shortlist that is also believed to include Joe Jordan, Tommy Burns, Billy Davies and either Jim Jefferies or Craig Levein, who have also been under consideration. One of them is expected to be invited for interview. McGhee's case is the most compelling and now most complex. The Herald understands the SFA will be sympathetic to the sensitivities of the Motherwell manager's situation in light of the recent death of Phil O'Donnell. advertisement The tragedy has complicated McGhee's candidacy for a job he had previously expressed an interest in. He has pondered the moral hypothesis of leaving a club in a state of mourning should he be offered the �£400,000-per-year post. The SFA will not press him to confirm his availability for the post but will allow him time before deciding whether or not he wishes to be included in the shortlist. One possible compromise, should McGhee impress at the interview stage, would be for him to remain in charge of Motherwell for the duration of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League campaign and for him to take control of Scotland on an initial part-time basis. Scotland do not have a competitive fixture until September 6, when their World Cup 2010 qualification campaign starts with an away match against Macedonia and a visit to Iceland four days later. Even though the Scotland package is eclipsed by the �£6m salary commanded by Fabio Capello, the new England manager, all the candidates to succeed McLeish would be in line for a pay-hike from their current wages. Davies has been out of work since he was sacked by Derby County and is still negotiating his severance package from Pride Park through his lawyer. He has publicly expressed his interest in the post but seeks a clear five-year commitment from the SFA and an agreement that he will be able to influence a restructuring of the youth development set-up. In a fresh twist, both Levein and Jefferies, outside bets for the Scotland job, have also been included on the shortlist for a possible return to Tynecastle as manager of Hearts. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 I think id rather have Berti Vogts back than Jefferies. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Tits McGhee or Geo Burley for me. Got a funny feeling it'll be Father Burns though. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Burley for me, I dont think McGhee would take it at the moment. Like Gribz, Im disapointed Graham isnt in the list 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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