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England footy stars starved by Capello
Apparently England manager Fabio Capello has introduced a fasting regime for his players, meaning they're banned from eating anything for up to eight hours after training.
The players, who normally stock up heavily on carbs to keep them going, have allegedly been smuggling chocolate and crisps into their rooms to battle the hunger.
One senior source highly placed in the England camp said: “Players were complaining of feeling light-headed and nauseous after training. They’d been together four days and couldn’t believe how little they’d eaten. Most are used to diets packed with carbohydrates to keep going. Now all they’re allowed is a bit of cereal and toast."
I like the idea of my national football team sneaking in crisps and chocolate into their hotel rooms, I bet they all sit around and have midnight-feasts in their pyjamas. Apparently England manager Fabio Capello has introduced a fasting regime for his players, meaning they're banned from eating anyt... more -
Last minute equaliser saves Capello's blushes
Fabio Capello's reign as England manager continues to be just like the British summer, bleak. They scraped a 2-2 draw against the Czech Republic,
A few substitutions and playing players out of position seemed odd and unnecessary, and probably contributed to a lacklustre and uninspired performance. England went 1-0 down in the first half only for Wes Brown to thump a header home to equalise. The Czech Republic looked stronger in the second half with them looking all set for the win until an injury-time goalmouth scramble saw Joe Cole bumble the ball over the line to pull the scores equal.
Lucky escape I'd say. Fabio Capello's reign as England manager continues to be just like the British summer, bleak. They scraped a 2-2 draw against the... more -
John Terry to skipper England
England coach Fabio Capello has announced that John Terry will be the national side's captiain in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup.
Capello had previously chosen Rio Ferdinand to captain the side, but said that Terry's big personality was the key in his decision:
"The big personality of John was the reason I chose him but Rio is very important to the team"
Obviously quite chuffed, especially given his poor run of form at the end of last season, ahem, penalties, he said:
"I think everybody realises it means the world to me to retain the armband. To get the armband back is a huge achievement for me."
"I heard about an hour before the news conference, just after training. The manager called the whole squad together and told us as a whole.
Think Terry's the right man for the job? England coach Fabio Capello has announced that John Terry will be the national side's captiain in the run-up to the 2010 World Cu... more -
England cruise to victory over Trinidad and Tobago
Fabio Capello's team coasted to victory over a Trinidad and Tobago team who had vowed to gain some revenge for their dismissal from the 2006 World Cup.
The opening goal came from Gareth Barry after a neat move between Stuart Downing and Wayne Bridge, followed four minutes later with Jermain Defoe's goal taking it to 2-0.
The third came after a Wayne Bridge cross fell nicely for Defoe to get his second.
The game saw Capello bring in some lesser known England players for the friendly, testing out the 'fringe' players who he has not had a chance to see play for their country yet, as well as giving David Beckham the captaincy. Fabio Capello's team coasted to victory over a Trinidad and Tobago team who had vowed to gain some revenge for their dismissal fr... more -
England beat USA, at proper football game
Fabio Capello's England team have beaten the United States 'soccer' team 2-0 during a 'routine friendly' at Wembley.
John Terry cried again tonight, this time after scoring the games first header in the first half, followed by a neatly tucked away Steven Gerrard goal in the second. Fabio Capello's England team have beaten the United States 'soccer' team 2-0 during a 'routine friendly' at W... more -
Alternative Christmas message by England boss Fabio Capello
New England football boss Cappello enlightens the English fans with a festive message!
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Beckham's a centurion but Capello suffers first defeat
England football manager Fabio Capello has suffered his first defeat after a somewhat lacklustre performance from his team who lost 1-0 to the French.
Beckham started the match to receive his centurion cap, and although England had the better first half, a much changed second-half team failed to deliver.
But after watching the pre-match press conference with all their attention focussed on David Beckham, I wonder if Capello giving Beckham his 100th cap had a detrimental effect on the rest of the team? England football manager Fabio Capello has suffered his first defeat after a somewhat lacklustre performance from his team who lost 1-... more -
Does Beckham have a future in the England team?
It was Fabio Capello's first outing as manager and the 2-1 win against Switzerland has left fans and the press mutedly hopeful of a change in the England team's fortunes.
Capello clearly has no room for sentiment or names as Michael Owen spent the whole 90 minutes on the bench following Beckham’s exclusion and starts were handed to in-form players such as Matthew Upson, David Bentley and Jermaine Jenas. So what does this new, forward-looking style of management mean for older players like Beckham and Owen?
Beckham was denied his 100th England cap and the new boss asserted that he won't be swayed by fan loyalty towards the former captain.
Owen's future is equally in doubt. Capello made five second-half substitutions but kept Owen on the bench for the entire game. After the match, Capello refused to offer any hope for the striker, insisting all his players will be treated as equals on his watch.
Asked why he didn't bring Owen on, Capello said: "I think about the substitute according to what happens on the pitch. According to what I see on the pitch I decide who to bring on and who to take off. If people perform how I want I will keep them on the pitch. All players are equal to me."
*** Match Report ***
After a shaky first half, which the new manager has blamed on the pressure cooker atmosphere of Wembley, the England side began to grow in confidence into the new look 4-5-1 formation in which Joe Cole, Wayne Rooney and Bentley all impressed. A lot has been written about Capello’s command of the English language but he seemed to have no problem getting his point across from the touchline as he inspired his new players to victory with goals from Jenas and Shaun Wright-Phillips. Clearly banning guests, golf and mobile phones has had the desired effect but as the manager recognises himself there is still a long way to go. It was Fabio Capello's first outing as manager and the 2-1 win against Switzerland has left fans and the press mutedly hopeful of... more -
Capello enforces his 'Italian regime'
New England manager Fabio Capello has revealed the strict rules he has enforced on the England players in a bid to introduce more discipline and unity within the team, something which he believes is necessary for their success.
Gone are the days of specialist treatment for certain players, everyone is now to turn up on time with any 'lateness' reportedly being unacceptable, they will also see a complete ban on mobiles except in their private rooms as well as now being expected to wear the traditional 'smart dress' whenever they are on duty as England representatives.
Capello also insisted previous manager, Steve McClaren's 'friendly' approach will be given a wide berth, with him stating that discipline should come from the manager, something the players are already feeling. Rio Ferdinand spoke to Sky Sports about the changes Capello has introduced, saying “he calls me and a lot of the other players by our surnames. His coaching staff call us by surname as well. That’s the way it is."
So, it seems the players have accepted Capello's new rules, I'm sure the press will as well, so long as tonight's debut outing as England manager brings a win against Switzerland. New England manager Fabio Capello has revealed the strict rules he has enforced on the England players in a bid to introduce more disc... more -
Fabio Capello chooses Gerrard as number one
The press have waited patiently with baited breath for the new England manager's first press conference, itching for that initial announcement in the run-up to his, hopefully, premier outing as England manager, as expected he delivered , but still in Italian.
Naming his squad at an FA press conference, Capello spoke via a translated feed from Soho Square, explaining his choice of Gerrard for the coveted captian's armband, "Gerrard is important because he can pass on things, transmit things and inspire the players."
He also insisted that choosing Gerrard was not a permanent move, something I'm sure injured John Terry will be happy to hear. Capello evaded questions about his failure to include Beckham in his squad coyly, by also explaining why he had not stuck to his initial promise to address the English nation in their native language. He pondered for a second and then explained that it was down to the very people he was sat before, the media, and their apparent abilities at 'twisting words' out of context, something he believed they could exploit in him and his new 'regime' should he try and hold press conferences in English.
Should the national coach address the country he has chosen to manage, and essentially represent, in their native language?
I'm sure some will see this as Capello's first mistake, with it seeming as though he has snubbed speaking English for fear of how the press will translate it. Sadly, those people will have been the very ones who were sat in the same room as him at Soho Square. The press have waited patiently with baited breath for the new England manager's first press conference, itching for that initial... more -
Capello Cures Crisis!
Fabio Capello has been officially announced as the new manager of England's national football team.
After a week full of tabloid spreads and controversy over foreign managers running the national team, Capello has been appointed England manager in a four and a half year deal which sees the highest salary ever offered to an England manager. Capello's salary of £6.5 is sure to raise a few eyebrows, but lets hope his success carries on. Fabio Capello has been officially announced as the new manager of England's national football team. ... more -
Capello Set To Manage England Squad
Former AC Milan head honcho Fabio Capello is tipped to be managing the England squad early next year, with Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger fully behind his posting. Having spent yesterday in discussions with FA bosses, the 61-year old Italian is keen to take the mantle as Steve McClaren's successor. Read the full breaking news here - Capello looks set to be a sure bet. Former AC Milan head honcho Fabio Capello is tipped to be managing the England squad early next year, with Alex Ferguson and Arsene We... more
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