Sven Goran-Eriksson RIP

[Spaceman Spiff]

Not the best England manager ever, but better than everyone since Venables with the exception of Capello and Southgate. Good bloke. RIP.

Sven-Goran Eriksson dies: Former England manager passes away aged 76

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at the age of 76.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[overseas shrimper]

Sad news indeed.

 

[johnlattimerssponge]

Very sad as seemed a genuine guy who certainly lived a full live.

Not sure benefit is the right word but knowing his time was limited at least allowed him to meet several of his former players and friends and manage Liverpool at Anfield which was on his ‘bucket list’.

 

[* ORM *]

If nothing else 5-1. As a player he rarely scored but as a ‘player’ he had more success.

Genuine enthusiasm for the game. A saviour for a fellow struggling club and a great tribute in the Liverpool legends game a few weeks back.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Seemed a gentleman of the sport, similar to Bobby Robson
Regardless if he was good or bad manager , someone is missing a father, uncle, friend
RIP SGE x

 

[Tinks]

He was a nice man and a gentleman
RIP Sven

 

[BoyWonder2]

Awful news. He was a very good manager, although could have done more with our “golden generation”, however he was an even better person and that had come across really well in all of the tributes I’ve read about him.

I didn’t realise just how good his track record was before England, and his longevity as a manager.

His attitude once his diagnosis was announced has been superb, and one we can all take something from.

RIP Sven

 

[Ricey]

When people are given a terminal date, it gives you time to mourn them whilst they are alive. I had the same with my father in law, he was given months to live and when he went after deteriorating massively it wasn't as hard as a sudden death.

Sven was a great character and came across as a real gentleman. I've listened to lots of pods with players who have played for him and they all speak so highly about him. He was a manager and not a coach!

As much as I dislike Liverpool, hats off to them and everyone involved in letting Sven get his dream of managing Liverpool.

The only one downside is that Ulrika managed to make it all about her as usual. Came out of a hiatus from social media just to take a sly dig, the horrible woman. I'm sure she'll find a way to make money off the back of his death.

Anyway, RIP Sven, a true gent and a fantastic character in football that will be missed.