Howard Wilkinson Quotes

"We have drawn a line under it. Our position on the matter is that the unfortunate incident is now finished and that of prime importance is England's success next summer. The LMA, and all our managers, will be doing our best to support the England team and the FA in pursuit of success in the World Cup."
-Howard Wilkinson

"If they hadn't scored, we would've won."
-Howard Wilkinson

"I relish the challenge ahead here at Sunderland. It is clear to me that this is a club with a proud tradition, huge and faithful support and in the Stadium of Light and academy, facilities that will be second to none."
-Howard Wilkinson

"My point of view as chairman of the League Managers' Association is we would hope that English contenders for the position have got more than a head start."
-Howard Wilkinson

"Things are tightening up a lot here. Wherever the race is, it's within the margin of error. This is now a much tighter race now."
-Howard Wilkinson

"The list of future England managers should not be left until one day after the current manager has disappeared. All of a sudden everyone's in panic, running round all over the place, sometimes not quite sure of what the credentials for the job are. It gets the next bloke off on a bad foot, and that is why the process should be more streamlined and easier than this - certainly it should be quicker."
-Howard Wilkinson

"We are seeking a development that is better suited to an existing semi-rural neighborhood and in keeping with that. No one is saying there should be no development, but that development should be in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood."
-Howard Wilkinson

"I think it would be a popular decision, but I don't think in the long term it's a good decision for what's best for England and English football. I think in the long term it sends out the wrong message from the Football Association to English coaches and the ramifications will be seen in the years ahead."
-Howard Wilkinson