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Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman’s been touted to succeed Gareth Southgate and these (male) England fans’ fury is a fabulously funny read
Now that Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager having taken England to their first final of a major tournament on foreign soil, capping a magnificently successful eight years in the job, all thoughts turn to who will succeed him.
And to the list of possible successors who are said to include Eddie Howe, Thomas Tuchel, Lee Carsley and Mauricio Pochettino comes someone who has taken the England football team to a major final and won.
Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman, that is, according to reports today.
Sarina Wiegman is reportedly among the candidates to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager. @talkSPORT pic.twitter.com/ZoV2eWWZfq
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) July 16, 2024
Here’s what Siegman had to say about it: ‘I think it’s really inappropriate to have that conversation. I’m with the Lionesses and very happy.’ So very much not a no, then.
And the possibility meant many people’s thoughts turned to one person in particular. You remember – Joey Barton.
would be so good – she’s a better manager than Southgate plus it would make Joey Barton explode into a giant ham as a bonus. https://t.co/99TrF3yorK
— dave ❄️ (@mrdavemacleod) July 16, 2024
Joey Barton right nowpic.twitter.com/vqhjgZwlXW https://t.co/601arph6np
— Sorcha Ní Nia (@Luiseach) July 16, 2024
And not only Barton.
I would love to see this, if only to watch the heads of so many man-babies explode. https://t.co/lll7l8wPXs
— Dr Farbod (@EmergencyBod) July 16, 2024
Talking of exploding man babies, the fury of these fans make for a fabulous funny read.
1.
Will be a NATIONAL disgrace IF it ever happens.
They dare not!— Ultra (@UltraTV90) July 16, 2024
2.
Woke England won’t have a problem making this appointment . Be the laughing stock of world football
— Andrew Redshaw (@Andrew63560781) July 16, 2024
3.
If I see anyone mention Sarina Wiegman as a potential option to replace Gareth Southgate, they are getting both reported and blocked.
— J (@Jimmyyy_____) July 16, 2024
4.
FA about to go full Disney, never go full Disney
— Stuart Hibbert (@StubeStrong) July 16, 2024
5.
If England beats any team with a female coach, the team should be banned forever
— endyy09.eth (@endyy090) July 16, 2024
6.
A female manager for England?
— Chris Sweetman (@ChrisSweetman6) July 16, 2024