Archive for the 'Fabio Capello' Category

August 9th, 2010

Fabio Capello Interview Ahead Of England’s Friendly Against Hungary

'England coach Fabio Capello answers questions from the press ahead of Wednesday friendly against Hungary at Wembley.'
July 17th, 2010

Capello Index ratings for England’s Players at the World Cup have been published

Fabio Capello's controversial Capello Index ratings for England's players from the World Cup have been widely published on the interwebs today. The England manager was prevented by the Football Association from running the marks during the tournament but has now gone public with his assessment of their performances. The marks are calculated using a ...
July 2nd, 2010

Fabio Capello Stays on as £6million-a-year Manager of England

The Football Association confirmed the news this afternoon that Fabio Capello is to remain as England manager bringing a swift end to speculation about the Italian's future. 'I am more determined than ever to succeed with the England team,' said Capello. The decision was taken following a meeting of the four-man Club England board, which ...
June 2nd, 2010

Fabio Capello Re-Inks England Deal And Drops Escape Clause

Fabio Capello and the English Football Association have effectively ended all speculation surrounding the 63 year old's possible move to Inter Milan after the two came to an agreement to drop the "Opt Out Clause", one that would have let either side terminate the contract following the 2010 World Cup. The Italian's contract continues to run through ...
June 1st, 2010

Fabio Capello Confirms Englands 23 Man Roster – Theo Walcott Left Behind

Fabio Capello has dropped Arsenal winger Theo Walcott from his final 23-man World Cup squad, but Gareth Barry will travel after passing a last-minute fitness test on his injured ankle. "I am very disappointed not to be included in the squad going out to South Africa, but completely respect Mr Capello's decision," said Walcott. "I would like to ...
May 11th, 2010

Fabio Capello Names England’s 30 Man Provisional Squad

Fabio Capello has named his 30 man Provisional England World Cup Squad, one that included AND left out a couple of surprising names. Full Team after the Jump...... (more...)
March 10th, 2010

Fabio Capello: the semi-finals are a minimum… I hope to play Italy in the Final

Fabio Capello has set England a minimum target of reaching the World Cup semi-finals in South Africa later this year. Capello, whose team have been drawn with the United States, Algeria and Slovenia in Group C at the finals starting on 11 June, said England were one of the leading sides at the tournament. "I hope the semi-finals is a minimum," ...
March 3rd, 2010

Fabio Capello suggests the money players makes today is reason for off field problems

England manager Fabio Capello has blamed the amount of money paid to his stars for contributing to a series of off-field controversies.  Capello is concerned at the recent scandals which are threatening to undermine England's World Cup hopes. "They are young boys, who are rich boys. This is the problem," he said. "It is not only here. In Italy, ...