Sven Goran Eriksson

Sven Goran Eriksson is currently the manager of the English national football team but he plans to step down after the 2006 World Cup. Eriksson has been a soccer player, coach, and manager.

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UKIP Announce New Manager

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From no-hopers to no-voters: Eriksson's latest challenge. Football fans and political pundits across the UK have been stunned by the announcement that Sven-Goran Eriksson has been offered, and accepted, the role of Manager of the UK Independence Party . Eriksson, who will take up the position once negotiations for his release from Notts County FC are completed, was signed for a reported deal worth in excess of £10 per year. The announcement was made by former UKIP Manager Nigel Farage and surprised pundits, who had confidently predicted that former Conservative peer Lord Pearson would be the new incumbent. However, Mr Farage said that the ... Read Full Story

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Eriksson says no to North Korea job: report

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Former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson has turned down an offer to become the technical adviser of North Korea for the 2010 World Cup, the Press Association reported here Wednesday. Eriksson, Notts County's director of football, "was approached by the North Korean FA but Press Association Sport understands he has decided against taking up the offer," the British news agency said. The report came after The Guardian and other leading dailies said the 61-year-old Swede, who twice led England in the tournament during his five years as national manager, was to meet North Korean soccer chiefs in Beijing later this week. Eriksson was to ... Read Full Story

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Eriksson out of running for Sweden job

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Former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson has pulled out of the running for the job as national coach of Sweden, the Swedish Football Association said Tuesday. "We've been in contact over the last week with 'Svennis' (Eriksson's surname in Sweden), who is one of the people we were thinking about to become manager," said federation president Lars-Aake Lagrell. "We had good talks but he told us that for contractual reasons with Notts County it is not possible for him to take charge of the national team at the present moment. Having endured 10 turbulent months as Mexico's coach until April this year, Eriksson stunned ... Read Full Story

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Eriksson believes in England World Cup victory

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Former manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has tipped England for World Cup victory in South Africa next summer, but only if they succeed in ignoring the "ludicrous" pre-tournament pressure and hype. Eriksson, now director of football at League Two club Notts County, led England to the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup in Germany. But the Swede believes current manager Fabio Capello, who said Saturday that places are up for grabs in his World Cup squad, can end England's wait for a first triumph since their maiden win in 1966. "The expectation is going to be huge. But I really think they can ... Read Full Story

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Wenger backs Campbell's brief encounter, Sven stunned

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes former England defender Sol Campbell quit English fourth-tier side Notts County after just one game because he believes he can still be a Premier League player. Campbell, 35, terminated his five-year deal with Notts County, where former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is director of football, on Wednesday. "He knew straight away that's not where his challenge is," said Wenger. "It is always a cultural shock when you go down a level. I know from talking to players who have had to do that. I believe Sol still has enough in the locker to play in the Premier League. "I ... Read Full Story

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Bournemouth 1 Notts County 2: Sven close to Premier League showdown

Sven Goran Eriksson is on the march in the FA Cup, although it was more of a stumble at Dean Court as Notts County battled to control this second round tie.

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Mexico appoint Aguirre

Mexico have appointed Javier Aguirre as their coach for a second time following Sven Goran Eriksson's dismissal on Thursday. The Mexican Soccer Federation have wasted little time in naming Eriksson's successor as they bid to rejuvenate a stuttering ...

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Sven Goran Eriksson job share - Notts County chief tipped for role at Spanish...

Sven Goran Eriksson could divide his time between Notts County and Cadiz. The Spanish second division side would act as County's feeder club under reported takeover plans.

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Manchester City Midfielder Stephen Ireland: Sven-Goran Eriksson Gave Elano...

Times OnlineManchester City Midfielder Stephen Ireland: Sven-Goran Eriksson Gave Elano ...Goal.comFormer Manchester City midfielder Elano was allowed to "get away with anything" while Sven-Goran Eriksson was in charge of the club, according to Stephen ...Ireland: Sven treated Elano like a king at Man Cityextrafootie.co.ukIreland: Shape up or ship outESPN STAR SportsStephen Ireland happy at heart of Manchester City revolutionTelegraph.co...

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Cheating Thierry's new deal, Sven's exciting life in Nottingham and Millwall...

It's not so long ago that Sven Goran Eriksson was parking his stack heels on Ulrika's landing, spending long hours of dictation with FA secretary Faria Alam and picking up multi-million pay rises just for sharing a herring with Peter Kenyon.And today? Sven's life is just as exciting as ever. Last week he turned on the Christmas lights in Nottingham City Centre ("supported by Trent FM's Twiggy & Emma!") before moving on to a high-profile...

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