Tuesday, 18 November 2008

Argentinean FA not quite on the ball, but it's good for the game.

As Diego Maradona prepares his side to take on Scotland in Glasgow on Wednesday night, I just can't help thinking what must go through the heads of the Argentinean FA.

No coaching experience, well known hot head and a man that has been on his death bed a few times is hardly the ideal candidate.

I think it's the equivalent of the English FA replacing Capello with a rehabilitated Paul Gascoigne.

South Americans are well known for their undoubted level of passion and I think this is a quintessential case of how not to vote with your heart instead of your brains.

But do you know what I don't care, I think it's brilliant for the game that someone of his passion and love for his country is in charge.

I can't wait to see little Diego when things don't go his way, immediate touch line ban springs to mind, remember his celebrations at the last World Cup in Germany, jumping up and down in the stands nearly crying when Argentina scored.

I have a feeling we might just see the biggest crash and burn ever seen in International Management, probably resulting in him storming off in a sulk.

Or it could just be that fairytale run of national icon leading his beloved country to World Cup glory, I hope it's the latter.

Terry Butcher has already said he is going to refuse to shake Maradona's hand, great let the controversy commence.

What a breath of fresh air Maradona's appointment will bring to the game, I'm bored of the archetypal expert tacticians that litter the sport at the moment.

I can't imagine Diego has much if any tactical knowledge, but you never know his overt passion and enthusiasm might propel the national side to great things.

I got a sense of what it's going to be like in todays press conference and I think Diego's going to bring a lot of fun to the world of football, but not necessarily quality.

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