Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle (born 27 October 1957) is a football manager and former player for Tottenham Hotspur and England.
As a player, Hoddle was a highly skillful central midfielder, notable for his ability to score spectacular long range goals. He is most remembered for his time at Tottenham Hotspur and also played for AS Monaco.
In the 1980s he released a pop single with then-teammate Chris Waddle. Their power ballad Diamond Lights reached the top 20 in the UK singles charts. In 2003 the song was voted number 14 in Channel 4's All-Time 'Worst Ever' Singles Poll.
In 1991 he began his managerial career as a player-manager for Swindon Town. He developed a reputation for playing attractive, open football and guided the team to promotion to the FA Premier League in 1993. Hoddle left Swindon for Chelsea where he remained for three years before taking over as the coach for England.
As England manager, Hoddle enjoyed a degree of success. The team qualified well for the 1998 World Cup where they were narrowly defeated by Argentina.
Hoddle caused a deal of controversy during his career. He was derided by the national press for his insistence on using faith healer Eileen Drewery to guide his teams. In 1999 he was sacked as England manager after making public comments about disabled people that were deemed inappropriate and offensive, once his comments had been condemned by Tony Blair on a talkshow.
Managerial Career
- Swindon Town 1991-1993
- Chelsea 1993-1996
- English National Team 1996-1999
- Southampton 2000-2001
