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Curbishley Emerges as Serious Contender for England Manager's Job

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Alan Curbishley, manager of Charlton Athletic, has emerged as a serious contender for the England manager's job after meeting with the Football Association's chief executive, Brian Barwick. The meeting, photographed by the Sunday Mirror, has raised eyebrows at the FA, but they have promised to continue speaking to a "long list" of candidates, including Curbishley, despite Martin O'Neill remaining the favourite. Curbishley has expressed his commitment to Charlton, but his contract is set to expire in a year, fueling speculation about his future.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alan Curbishley, manager of Charlton Athletic, has met with the Football Association's chief executive, Brian Barwick, making him a serious contender for the England manager's job.
  • The meeting, photographed by the Sunday Mirror, has raised concerns about the FA's handling of the process, with some calling for the dates of candidate meetings to be announced to remove the clandestine element.
  • Curbishley has expressed his commitment to Charlton, but his contract is set to expire in a year, sparking speculation about his future.
  • The FA has promised to continue speaking to a "long list" of candidates, including Curbishley, despite Martin O'Neill remaining the favourite.
  • Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce and Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce are also scheduled to meet with Barwick later this month.
  • Charlton Athletic has given Curbishley permission to speak to the FA, but will not stand in his way if he is offered the job.
  • Curbishley has issued a statement denying any wrongdoing and reaffirming his commitment to Charlton.

Statistics:

  • 1 year: The remaining duration of Curbishley's contract at Charlton Athletic.
  • £3m: The value of Charlie Curbishley's London house, where he met with Barwick.
  • 2-1: The score of Charlton's defeat of Middlesbrough on the day of the meeting.
  • Top 10: Charlton's goal of achieving a finish in the league, as stated by Curbishley.
  • FA Cup semifinals: Charlton's goal of reaching the semifinals, also stated by Curbishley.

Sources:

  • "Curbishley emerges as serious contender for England manager's job", The Mirror Sunday (no date provided)
  • "Football: Curbishley's silent assassin", The Times (no date provided)

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