Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddleis an English former footballer and manager who played as a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, AS Monaco, Chelsea and Swindon Town and at international level for England. He was most recently first team coach at Queens Park Rangers having been appointed, on a part-time basis, to assist Harry Redknapp in the summer of 2014. However, following Redknapp's resignation in February 2015, Hoddle also left the club...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth27 October 1957
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As England manager I always felt we needed an extra man in midfield to retain the ball, but that was more as an attacking ploy to help create opportunities. It came from my experience playing international football in a 4-4-2 and spending half my time chasing the ball.
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In every World Cup there's always a player who comes from nowhere before every tournament - normally someone who gets in that you don't expect - and that happens all the time with England.
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The end of the season's come at the wrong time for both.
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We have to draw a line under the game. We have got 16 games to go and we have to concentrate on what was always our main ambition this season, getting promoted.
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We wish Paul all the best. He has been a good servant during two spells and we hope he finds a club soon.
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I've spoken to Jackie and there is nothing in it. Jackie has just bought a house down here and he has no problems with the club.
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Michael has got a 12-inch gash in his knee which has been stitched up,
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It doesn't matter if he plays against Brazil or anyone else. When he plays, other players score and find space because defenders are on him, it's always good to have a player like that.
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I'm hurt inside, that's where the pressure comes. It's very hurtful to see that we're not getting the results we can achieve and I know that we can achieve.
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We now have to plan an assault on trying to win promotion. It's a big challenge but one I feel everyone here can achieve,
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But when they're all in the same area and same position it's difficult and that's the reason why we're looking to do something.
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I have got to get somebody who's going to score goals. But we haven't got a lot of money and that means it's not easy.
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Personally, (I think) they could - but if you pushed me I think Brazil will win. There's a good chance we'll have a good World Cup.