Why Sian Massey must survive the media circus and Southgate can become England manager
By Michael Calvin
Published 23:01 29/01/11
Big Brother is doing Sian Massey few favours.
She should have been allowed to run the line at Crewe in midweek.
Withdrawing Miss Massey from duty at Corby yesterday compounded the problem.
The bigots will win if she continues to be treated as a fugitive.
The media circus will be a fleeting fact of life.
Her refereeing will speak for itself.
In time, she will be hailed as an unwitting catalyst for change.
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I first met Gareth Southgate as a young pro at Crystal Palace.
He asked for advice on becoming a journalist.
Sky really could do worse, a lot worse.
But Gareth has unfinished business as a football man.
He was prematurely sacked as Middlesbrough manager.
He’s an analytical coach, with a broad perspective on life.
A natural to work with emerging England players.
And, eventually, the seniors.
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