Sports Letter: The Ossie option
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sir: The next England manager must know international football and, just as important, how he wants his team to play it.
To judge by his disastrous vacillation and indecision regarding players, formations and strategy, Graham Taylor was manifestly lacking on both counts. Jack Charlton fits the criteria, but would be totally the wrong choice: English fans want leadership that fosters our game's best qualities (a la Manchester United and Norwich), not its worst (Wimbledon).
I would not object to Keegan, Hoddle or Wilkins taking over, but my choice would be Ossie Ardiles. I personally think that the diamond formation he favours would suit the players available, but more important is his conviction in it, married to his experience of, and success in, both international and English domestic football. His nationality is irrelevant to the national game's desperate need of the right guidance.
Yours faithfully,
NICHOLAS AYLOTT
Holbeck, Leeds
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments