Good article. Much of that vision and gambler’s instinct so badly needed in the stodgy, unambitious England team of today.
Strange that Southgate, who played under him and claims to be an admirer, has taken on board so little of his footballing philosophy and even less of his charisma. I mean honestly, who’d want to share a few bevies with Gareth Southgate?
Graham Ward
5 months ago
Venables coached Barcelona to their second losing European Cup final – their first was against Benfica in 1961.
It was a terrible game against Steaua Bucharest in Seville, losing on penalties without scoring one themselves.
He also coached them to their first La Liga title in 12 years.
Graham Ward
5 months ago
Venables led Barcelona to their second losing European Cup final – the first was in 1961 to Benfica.
I posted a similar reply earlier – why has it been removed?
SIMON WOLF
5 months ago
Tony Adams thought Venables was too cautious in 1996 as he had been for Barcelona against Steau Bucharest .England were playing at home in 1996 and yet both knockout games against Germany and Spain were 50/50 matches as was true of Southgate in 2021 against Germany and Italy.Given the attacking talent that both the 1996 and 2021 England teams had and that they were at home England should have been far more aggressive in going for the victory.
Good article. Much of that vision and gambler’s instinct so badly needed in the stodgy, unambitious England team of today.
Strange that Southgate, who played under him and claims to be an admirer, has taken on board so little of his footballing philosophy and even less of his charisma. I mean honestly, who’d want to share a few bevies with Gareth Southgate?
Venables coached Barcelona to their second losing European Cup final – their first was against Benfica in 1961.
It was a terrible game against Steaua Bucharest in Seville, losing on penalties without scoring one themselves.
He also coached them to their first La Liga title in 12 years.
Venables led Barcelona to their second losing European Cup final – the first was in 1961 to Benfica.
I posted a similar reply earlier – why has it been removed?
Tony Adams thought Venables was too cautious in 1996 as he had been for Barcelona against Steau Bucharest .England were playing at home in 1996 and yet both knockout games against Germany and Spain were 50/50 matches as was true of Southgate in 2021 against Germany and Italy.Given the attacking talent that both the 1996 and 2021 England teams had and that they were at home England should have been far more aggressive in going for the victory.