Rob Parker | November 9, 2009
Boro lacking in wedded bliss
New Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has spotted a hitch in his plans to get promotion to the Premier League - not enough of his players are hitched.
The Scot couldn’t quite make up his mind whether this was because his squad is too young or too irresponsible. He said: “Emanuel Pogatetz is [...]
Rob Parker | October 26, 2009
GS is replaced by GS
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has found an interesting way of cost-cutting at the Riverside Stadium. Recession-busting Boro will only appoint managers with the initials GS in future.
Gordon Strachan can look forward to some oversized hand-me-downs from Gareth Southgate.
Rob Parker | June 22, 2009
Not shown: the moment South Africa’s insect population descends on his face
Gordon Strachan travelled to the Confederations Cup to network for a new job but faced with the possibilty of watching another half hour of Brazil thrashing Italy or coating his face with an ice-cream, the cooling dessert was always going to win.
Spotted on 101GG
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Rob Parker | December 5, 2008
After Roy Keane’s exit, we rate Fergie’s players-turned-managers
1. Roy Keane
Still young enough for another crack of the whip or ten but the early evidence suggests that he is not cut out for management. The rumours suggest the mellowed out persona of Keane the manager was a façade hiding a very unsettled personality.
Management rating: 3/10
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