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Glenn Hoddle Quotes

Glenn Hoddle quotes about football

British Athlete October 27, 1957

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The old adage that you shouldn't change a winning team doesn't apply in modern international football because managers have to study the opposition and pick players who exploit their weaknesses. Glenn Hoddle
As England manager I always felt we needed an extra man in midfield to retain the ball, but that was more as an attacking ploy to help create opportunities. It came from my experience playing international football in a 4-4-2 and spending half my time chasing the ball. Glenn Hoddle
I run an academy in Spain for young footballers who are released by their clubs and who, in my opinion, deserve a second chance. It is a rewarding job for me, but one that also reveals many of the faults in the English game. Glenn Hoddle
My saddest decision in football was leaving Paul Gascoigne out of the 1998 World Cup finals. But he wasn't fit enough and once that decision is made, as a manager and a group of players, you forget about who isn't there and focus on the job. Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle quote: "If people feel 4-4-2 is the way forward in international..."
If people feel 4-4-2 is the way forward in international football, they'll have to wait until I'm out of a job. Glenn Hoddle

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