Thank you Gareth. He gave us some good memories but his limits were obvious.
Luke Shaw scoring vs Italy was the peak of his era
SpoofExcel on
Going to give Southgate his flowers. He’s done some things absolutely right, and there is no doubt that we’re in a much better situation to finally win something because of him in many aspects (nation has seemingly healed its relationship with the England Team, his work prior at St. Georges Park and with U-21 structure, Media relations have improved, the players actually WANT to be there).
He is in no way a tactical mastermind when the whistle blows, but he has gotten us to a WC Semi-Final, and 2 EUROs finals, and he will deserve credit for that.
But it also 100% time to move on and let someone who can build on top of his behind scenes stuff actually deliver better on pitch performances and get us over that last hurdle. And if/when we do finally win something, I hope he gets remembered for resetting us.
Educational-Ad-7278 on
Good. He was the right man for the right job at the right time. Now, it is time for the next step.
Due-Display-3113 on
Get Karl Pilkington in.
hez-hez-bop-bop on
FA: *twirling hair* Hey Jurgen, how’s it goinggggg? Hope your holiday is fun… quick question…
DinnerSmall4216 on
He got unity back to the national team which was a huge problem in the past. Now we need the right appointment to take this team forward.
Lokale_provincie on
In before pep leaves city before the charges come in and starts coaching England team
Many-Consideration54 on
“Gareth Southgate steps down”
Was he wearing a parachute just in case?
Specialist-Guitar-93 on
YEEEEESSSSSSSS HAPPY SOUTHGATE LEAVING DAY.
AvidPigeon21766 on
Yes! Give it to Eddie Howe
fifadex on
Bit late but the right decision. Should have been years ago but here we are.
Credit for the changes he made initially and the improvements he made but he hit his ceiling early on and the team didn’t.
Designer_Raspberry_5 on
If only Phillips played ayyy
woogeroo on
He gets a lot of credit based on England having a great talented crop of players, and based on the fact that we progressed well in multiple tournaments.
But really:
– anyone else could’ve done well with that crop of players.
– England haven’t beaten a top ranked side since Denmark.
– He single handedly lost us the previous Euro final with the hairbrained idea to sub on 3 untested youngsters in the final *just* for a penalty shootout, all of whom missed.
England have been playing turdball 90% of the time for the last 6+ years, awful to watch, no vision. He’s more guilty than even past England managers of obviously bad squad and player selections based on name and playing for a big club rather than on form, fitness and fitting into a team.
KateR_H0l1day on
Just want to say, well done Gareth, thanks for giving something to believe in and to cheer for. It was close and you definitely improved the team and got a lot right.
I wish you well for the future wherever you go
WinterRespect1579 on
Pleb gate
Manchester_Devil on
Better managers than Southgate have done worse with England; so credit where its due. Whoever takes over can build on his foundations and write their name in the history books.
lala_b11 on
who the favorite to succeed Southgate as England manager?
ELB2001 on
I bet the new one will suck
Wizard-King-Angmar on
At long last
Extreme_Discount8623 on
Think it was time. Getting to the late stages of tournaments flatter Southgate’s general style of play- too defensive and slow for a crop of players used to playing high pressing fast attacking football at club level, but that’s an issue that has plagued England for decades, attacking players set up by a defensive manager. This tournament really highlighted just how stifling his tactics were, with players like Bellingham, Foden, Kane, all of whom have had fantastic seasons, really struggling to make an impact.
rhopitheta on
Can’t understand the hate on him. Before Southgate, what have England done ? With the weakest generation modern England ever had, he reached 2 Euro finals and 1 WC quarter final. With Gerrard, Beckham, Lampard, Owen, Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, Neville, Carrick, what the previous coaches have achieved except disappointment ?
pmuggerud on
GREAT news…….!
skitmando on
Thanks for the memories, but I can’t forgive you for the Italy final.
4130life on
He did well, and deserves the commendations. Thank you, Gareth.
tylerdb7 on
So many top english names shagging him no wonder he quit
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Expected. Question is who’s next?
Thank you Gareth. He gave us some good memories but his limits were obvious.
Luke Shaw scoring vs Italy was the peak of his era
Going to give Southgate his flowers. He’s done some things absolutely right, and there is no doubt that we’re in a much better situation to finally win something because of him in many aspects (nation has seemingly healed its relationship with the England Team, his work prior at St. Georges Park and with U-21 structure, Media relations have improved, the players actually WANT to be there).
He is in no way a tactical mastermind when the whistle blows, but he has gotten us to a WC Semi-Final, and 2 EUROs finals, and he will deserve credit for that.
But it also 100% time to move on and let someone who can build on top of his behind scenes stuff actually deliver better on pitch performances and get us over that last hurdle. And if/when we do finally win something, I hope he gets remembered for resetting us.
Good. He was the right man for the right job at the right time. Now, it is time for the next step.
Get Karl Pilkington in.
FA: *twirling hair* Hey Jurgen, how’s it goinggggg? Hope your holiday is fun… quick question…
He got unity back to the national team which was a huge problem in the past. Now we need the right appointment to take this team forward.
In before pep leaves city before the charges come in and starts coaching England team
“Gareth Southgate steps down”
Was he wearing a parachute just in case?
YEEEEESSSSSSSS HAPPY SOUTHGATE LEAVING DAY.
Yes! Give it to Eddie Howe
Bit late but the right decision. Should have been years ago but here we are.
Credit for the changes he made initially and the improvements he made but he hit his ceiling early on and the team didn’t.
If only Phillips played ayyy
He gets a lot of credit based on England having a great talented crop of players, and based on the fact that we progressed well in multiple tournaments.
But really:
– anyone else could’ve done well with that crop of players.
– England haven’t beaten a top ranked side since Denmark.
– He single handedly lost us the previous Euro final with the hairbrained idea to sub on 3 untested youngsters in the final *just* for a penalty shootout, all of whom missed.
England have been playing turdball 90% of the time for the last 6+ years, awful to watch, no vision. He’s more guilty than even past England managers of obviously bad squad and player selections based on name and playing for a big club rather than on form, fitness and fitting into a team.
Just want to say, well done Gareth, thanks for giving something to believe in and to cheer for. It was close and you definitely improved the team and got a lot right.
I wish you well for the future wherever you go
Pleb gate
Better managers than Southgate have done worse with England; so credit where its due. Whoever takes over can build on his foundations and write their name in the history books.
who the favorite to succeed Southgate as England manager?
I bet the new one will suck
At long last
Think it was time. Getting to the late stages of tournaments flatter Southgate’s general style of play- too defensive and slow for a crop of players used to playing high pressing fast attacking football at club level, but that’s an issue that has plagued England for decades, attacking players set up by a defensive manager. This tournament really highlighted just how stifling his tactics were, with players like Bellingham, Foden, Kane, all of whom have had fantastic seasons, really struggling to make an impact.
Can’t understand the hate on him. Before Southgate, what have England done ? With the weakest generation modern England ever had, he reached 2 Euro finals and 1 WC quarter final. With Gerrard, Beckham, Lampard, Owen, Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, Neville, Carrick, what the previous coaches have achieved except disappointment ?
GREAT news…….!
Thanks for the memories, but I can’t forgive you for the Italy final.
He did well, and deserves the commendations. Thank you, Gareth.
So many top english names shagging him no wonder he quit