World Cup "Rooney and Gerrard The Best"
By Patrick Hughes
In an intervew given the thefa.com, England manager Ed Ames claimed that Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard were the best players on the England team.
What was the key moment that your team clicked, either before the world cup, or during it?
The first game against Bosnia and Herz. was when the team really clicked. The introduction of the 4-1-1-3-2 formation seemed to spark the team into life.
Apart from the win, what was the best moment?
I suppose it was the win, but beating the Frogs 5-1. There's nothing better than beating the French.
How much were you considering resigning?
I was convinced I couldn't do anymore for the team. I was about to go to the media when I realised I really can progress England as a nation.
Do you have a target to accomplish before you resign?
Set up an invincible squad for the next manager.
Who were the best players of the world cup, English and not, in your opinion?
Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard. I don't care if anyone labels me biased, but they were truely phenomenal. Sergio Aguero was probably the best non-English player and Phillipe Mexes was very good.
Who was the worst England player in South Africa?
There was no bad players. Everyone did their job, and they did it well. We only used 15 players, if I remember correctly, and all 15 players did very well.
What do you think of some of the criticism given to you for having Almunia in your 30, as he is "not english"?
If he is eligible for England, and he's good enough to play, he'll play. That's all I've got to say on the matter.
I'd like to thank Ed Ames for giving me this interview.
It's up to the Vice Chairman to involve himself says Procter.
Tony Procter has surprised many when he said that the new vice chairman should involve himself, and apparently Ex-Vice Chairman Carter was given little or no instruction, and that's how it will be in the future.
1. Are there any stand out applications for the VC role?
Yes. I have made my decison and I will be announcing it very soon.
2. Your last VC didn't seem to be very involved, will you make sure to involve them more this time?
It's up to them to involve themselves, they have the opportunity to arrange interviews, and press conferences.
3. What were your main problems with him, as on the outside he did nothing wrong?
He didn't involve himself enough.
Thank you Tony Procter for the Interview.