QUESTIONS
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Can I pick myself to play for England? |
The squad is still selected by the FA, a member selects his preferred formation and their starting eleven |
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| Does the public have enough knowledge to select a team? |
There is massive media coverage of football along with the web site to provide assistance & information |
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| What are the incentives for the supporters? |
A feeling of involvement |
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Who is responsible for failure? |
Blame, ultimately with the players, may result on not being selected for next game |
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Player acceptability? |
Players always accept a change in manager. This system creates extra incentives to play well as they are selected by merit |
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Who is responsible for substitutions? |
The coach is in control but cannot makes any changes unless a player is injured, a sending off or until after half time. |
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How do you stop abuse of team selection? |
The subscription fee will deter other nations affecting selection, with at worst, a small swing against the best players & extra revenue gained |
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Club v Country preferences? |
The may be some loyalties to a supporters’ club players but national interest is normally foremost |
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How are the press likely to respond? |
With no backlash of FA’s choice of coach, this will be seen as a brave decision, & the press will champion the idea |
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| Is this idea original? |
FASelect was created over 4 years ago & was presented to the English FA in 2005. Although their initial feedback was positive, they decided against the project as the timing was not right. With pressure from the fans, now could be the right time! |
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