Why fabio capello resigned

Final farewell — Fabio Capello leaves Wembley Stadium after his hour-long meeting with Football Association chairman David Bernstein, where he tendered his resignation with immediate effect. Hide Caption. Pearce could step in — Capello's assistant is former England defender Stuart Pearce, who could take over as manager in a caretaker capacity in the wake of the Italian's departure. Redknapp favorite for role — The overwhelming favorite to take over from Capello is Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, who was cleared of tax evasion charges at a London court on the same day as the England manager resigned.

Swiss success — The Italian's first game in charge was a friendly international against Switzerland at Wembley in February , with England winning Terry stripped of captaincy — Capello stripped Chelsea's John Terry of the England captaincy in February after newspaper allegations about his private life.

Terry was reinstated as captain in South Africa nightmare — After a strong qualifying campaign England had a nightmare World Cup in South Africa in , winning just one game and being knocked out in the second round by a young and enterprising Germany side. Story highlights Fabio Capello resigns as England national team manager with immediate effect The news comes following a meeting with English FA chairman David Bernstein Capello openly criticized the decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy The decision comes on the day Harry Redknapp is acquitted of tax evasion charges.

With Capello's contract having been due to expire at the end of Euro , Tottenham boss Redknapp had long been tipped to take on the role, but his tax evasion case had raised doubts. The FA had been closely monitoring developments in the case and, following Wednesday's not guilty verdict, the path was made clear to offer the year-old the job.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs would allow Redknapp to take on the role part-time until the end of the season, but former national team manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes he is the perfect man for the job. He's English; he knows his football. He is doing a great job with Tottenham and has done a great job with every team he's had in the past, so I guess it will be him.

I think Harry has all these things. Scotland boss Craig Levein feels it may not be feasible for Redknapp to take on the national job in addition to his club duties. I believe England have got a great opportunity in the summer going to the Euro finals.

I don't know what the FA will decide is best way forward. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Fabio Capello resigns as England manager. En-Nesryi to Man City? Capello's time in charge of the England side was a familiar story, as the Three Lions underwhelmed in South Africa in Capello says that often, however, a lot of excuses are made for England when really, it's just a lack of confidence that burdens the side. It looks like a kind of fear that usually blocks them in the relevant moments.

I do hope it changes this summer, though. FourFourTwo Football news, features, statistics. Topics Stories.