England fail to qualify
Euro 2008 round-up
Bruce deal hits snag
Lippi turns down Blues
Owen in Germany for treatment
Holloway resigns at Argyle
Coyle to speak to Burnley
FA hire lobbyists
Adams named new County boss
Brown takes over at Dumbarton
England have failed to qualify for Euro 2008 after a woeful 2-3 defeat to Croatia at Wembley. England were two goals down after only 13 minutes after an eighth minute howler from Scott Carson helped Nico Kranjcar’s shot into the net and then Ivica Olic slipped in a second. In the second-half, Frank Lampard pulled one back from the penalty spot before Peter Crouch equalised. However, the celebrations were cut short with 13 minutes to go when Mladen Petric fired in from 25 yards to break England’s hearts. Croatia qualify as Group E winners as well as Russia who decisively beat Andorra 0-1 to seal second place. Meanwhile, the FA have already announced that they will hold a board meeting in the morning to discuss the future of manager Steve McClaren.
Northern Ireland’s dreams of qualification for Euro 2008 are also over after a 1-0 defeat to group winners Spain. Sweden also progress from Group F after beating Latvia 2-1.
Wales ended their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Germany in Frankfurt.
The 16 countries that will take part at Euro 2008 have been finalised with four teams ensuring qualification this evening. Russia, Turkey, Sweden and Portugal secured the results that earned them a place in the finals alongside hosts Austria and Switzerland. Other qualifiers are Euro 2004 winners Greece, Holland, Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, Romania, Spain, Poland, France and not forgetting Croatia. The teams will be placed into four groups of four at the draw on December 2 in Lucerne, Switzerland.
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The official unveiling of Steve Bruce as the new Wigan Athletic manager has been delayed due to “unforeseen circumstances” between Bruce and his former club Birmingham City. The Latics remain hopeful of appointing a new manager by the weekend.
Marcello Lippi has turned down an offer to become Birmingham City’s new manager.
Newcastle United’s Michael Owen has flown to Germany for treatment on the thigh injury he sustained during England’s 0-1 friendly win in Austria last Friday.
Ian Holloway has resigned as Plymouth Argyle manager and could be bound for the vacant managerial position at Leicester City. An official Argyle statement read: “Plymouth Argyle confirm that Ian Holloway has tendered his resignation as manager of the club. A board meeting has been convened for Friday where this will be considered. In the meantime, Ian continues to be employed by the club and subject to the terms of his contract of employment.”
St Johnstone manager Owen Coyle could become the next Burnley manager by the weekend after the two clubs agreed a compensation package. Coyle, 41, will travel to Turf Moor on Thursday to begin negotiations on a possible move.
The Football Association has hired influential lobbying company, European Consultancy Network, to work on England’s 2018 World Cup bid.
Ross County have confirmed Derek Adams as the club’s permanent head coach after a successful spell in temporary charge since Dick Campbell was dismissed on October 2.
Former Rangers and Dundee defender John Brown has been named the new manager of Scottish third division strugglers Dumbarton.
Nathan Davies
November 22nd, 2007 at 11:10 am
So the race begins to appoint a successor to McClaren. I’d give someone like Stuart Pearce or Mark Hughes a go? Steve Bruce anyone? still not signed for Wigan yet. I bet they take months to decide and end up with someone who is third choice again. The whole FA needs a revamp, not just the England set-up.