John Toshack
John Toshack
John Benjamin Toshack OBEis a Welsh former footballer and football manager. He currently manages Wydad Casablanca. He has also managed several others clubs including Swansea City, who he took from the Fourth Division to the First in four seasons, and two spells with Real Madrid...
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We have played three qualifying games now since we took over and they have all been close, and although we are disappointed to have lost to England we are still confident of doing something against the Poles.
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It's easy to praise Ryan, he is always such an influential player and he scored two special goals. But I was delighted for David Vaughan. He is a clever, skilful player and he rarely gives the ball away. I asked him to play in an advanced role and he was outstanding all night.
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He's an exceptional talent, a truly exceptional talent,
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It has been hard for some of them, stepping up from the lower divisions where they are playing a lot more games, is tough.
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I will now not see these players for about four months so there is no point in not saying how I feel. I have never been one for avoiding the issue,
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The players know what this game is all about. They've been looking forward to it coming around and they know the quality of player they are up against.