Monday, January 16, 2006

Tabloidtastic - Sven duped something cronic.

So, the big story over the weekend was the News of the World's exclusive where their 'Fake Sheik' made another appearance and duped England Manager Sven Goran Eriksson into spilling the beans about his England contract, intentions after the World Cup, and a few interesting comments about some of his players.

Under the pretence of a Rich Sheik interested in buying a Premiership club, Mazhar Mahmood held talks with Eriksson and his agent, Athole Still, which uneartherd such notable quotes as;

Reporter: "In your opinion Sven, what was the most exaggerated player’s transfer? Or money spent on one player that Chelsea did?"
Sven: "Shaun Wright-Phillips, how much did they pay for him?"
Still: "Who? Who?"
Sven: "Shaun Wright-Phillips, £25 million." As well as a few quotes about Rooney coming from a poor family, Owen not being happy at Newcastle, Beckham not being happy at Madrid,

Reporter: "How do you get the right manager?"
Reporter 2: "Could we prise you away from England?"
Sven: (Laughs)
Reporter: "But you're not allowed to do two jobs are you?"
Sven: "No, but everything is possible. But only at the end of the season."
Reporter: "Seriously, are you interested [in managing the club] or are you joking?"
Sven: "No I'm not joking."

Now, the News of the World is hardly the last bastion of journalistic integrity, so I'd take the whole article with more than a pinch of salt, but it's clear that there is some truth there, which is embarrasing to say the least...

Eriksson's niavity about matters of the media continues to amaze, and this is far from ideal preparation for a World Cup England are hoping to win.

International Herald Tribune write up.
Atholl Still's reponse on BBC 5 Live.
Eriksson says players forgive him.
Guardian Football report.

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Posted by Chris @ 10:25 AM.

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