Do you really need the hassle Roy?

After being introduced as the new England Manager less than 24 hours ago, Roy Hodgson proceeded to give an eloquent, thoughtful press interview. How did our tabloids decide to report the appointment this morning?

With disgraceful, snide comments about a speech impediment that effects large numbers of the population and their readers. In less than one day, the tabloids have succeeded in making fun of our National Team Manager and sowing the seeds for his no doubt demise.

Did anyone, apart from simple minded journalists, listen to Roy yesterday and even notice that he rolls his "R's"?

I didn't, I was too busy listening to his interesting introduction and thinking about how Roy may actually be just what England need.

With only 40 days left until the start of the Euro's it looks like certain parts of the press are already praying for Roy to fail.

I tried long and hard to try to see some kind of funny side hoping I was just not getting it but could not find one.

The main thing that bothers me about how The Sun and the Mirror have focused on this issue is that it's not like Roy hasn't been interviewed by these idiots previously. After being in the Premiership for years and never ducking an interview why have they noticed only now? Or is he now there to be shot at just because he wants to try to help England be successful?

I wish Roy the best of luck and support him fully as England Coach.

With this lot of scum reporting on your every move you'll need it!

Good Luck.

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