The rest of us just turned up and played cricket, but his thought processes about everything were outstanding: technique, tactics, selection, looking ahead.
1 Fabio Capello His tactics, selection and intransigence There were times in this tournament when one of the most decorated managers in the world game looked utterly helpless, baffled as he appeared by the sudden inadequacies he was witnessing out on the field.
He adopted a prominent role in the World Cup after the 36-0 defeatoto South Africa and it emerged yesterday that before that match some of the players had voiced their concerns about tactics, selection and training methods on a semi-official basis to the RFU.
The tactics and selection by Ireland's coach Eddie O'Sullivan were spot-on for their last match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
There's no point harping on about tactics and selection, we just have to brace ourselves and march onwards, without even the satisfaction of seeing him sacked.
As manager, it is not my job to interfere in tactics or selection but [to] concentrate on making sure everything runs smoothly.
It is not hard to find people who believe it is an overrated role, unlike in cricket, where the captain's influence in tactics and selection is crucial.
