Today has been the most uplifting for me this year. First of all, I was surprised and delighted to learn that that the CPS are going ahead with criminal proceedings against four MP's (one a Lord) following long-running investigations of their expenses.
Frankly, I thought they would sweep it all under carpet under the guise of Parliamentary Privilege (part of the Old Boys Network). That, or they would determine that the chances of a successful prosecution were too slim to justify it. So, great news that they have the nerve to prosecute and that justice may yet be done. The accused could yet get off under the excuse of Parliamentary Privilege but if that happens the law must surely be changed to prevent it happening again. I won't labour the point, but who could miss the fact that they have paid off their mortgage for 18 months? Step forward Elliot Morley.
Then, joy of joys, Capello returned to join the debate over John Terry and has had the balls to relieve him of the Captaincy. Maybe the evidence yet to come has made Terry's position untenable or simply what we have already heard is enough, but I am as surprised with the prosecution of thieving MP's that Terry the Snake is facing his comeuppance.
Only one snag of course re Terry - Fabio has confirmed Rio Ferdinand as the new captain. The disappointment for me here is not that the honour has gone to an equally unworthy candidate but that it almost cements the fact that the passed-it Rio will be playing in South Africa. Classic England pre-tournament (just like Scotland failing to qualify before someone reminds me).
I agree entirely on both counts.
ReplyDeleteI really admire Capello. But what an indictment that we need to appoint an Italian before we get a manager with integrity and the "balls" to stand up to the players and make the right decisions! I just wish Capello had been in Istanbul when the players threatened to strike. Had Capello been in charge, perhaps even Gary Neville wouldn't have been stupid enough to threaten to strike in protest to the FA's decision not to allow the dim-witted Rio Ferdinand to travel, but wouldn't it have been wonderful to have a manager with the courage to do the obvious!!
"Its very simple Mr Neville. If you don't want to play that is entirely up to you. There's the door. I'll give you 5 minutes to decide. If you go through it now though you'll never play for England again. If you want to stay you're welcome. All you need to do is apologise to me in front of the other players and then go to your room. We'll see you at dinner - please remember to wear a shirt and tie. Thank you!"
What did spineless Sven do? As for McClaren; "I don't disagree Gary, but it would be nice if you'd agree to play".
Don Fabio is my hero!!!