Post by gerrard on Feb 8, 2012 21:27:34 GMT
Fabio Capello quits as England manager
England manager Fabio Capello has resigned after publicly challenging the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the team's captaincy.
The Italian coach submitted his resignation during an hour-long meeting with FA chairman David Bernstein and FA general secretary Alex Horne at Wembley Stadium.
The meeting was called to discuss the decision to remove Terry after he was charged with racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.
Capello told Italian TV that the FA had been "absolutely" wrong in making the decision, which was taken without consulting him.
Former FA executive director David Davies told Sky News: "I think it is very sad in one way, but perhaps it was inevitable.
"I talked privately with a number of people and I said, 'Where is the common ground, where is the compromise between his stated view that the decision on Terry was wrong and the FA's view?'"
The FA website said Capello would leave the post he has held for four years "with immediate effect".
He quits just four months before the European Championship finals in Poland and Ukraine. His contract was due to expire after the tournament.
Mr Bernstein said: "I would like to stress that during today's meeting and throughout his time as England manager, Fabio has conducted himself in an extremely professional manner.
Capello's Record As England Manager
Overall: Played 41, Won 28, Drawn 7, Lost 6.
Competitive: Played 22, Won 15, Drawn 5, Lost 2.
Biggest win: 6-0 v Andorra (World Cup qualifier, Wembley). June 10, 2009.
Biggest defeat: 1-4 v Germany (World Cup Finals last 16, Bloemfontein). June 27, 2010.
Tks Sky Sports for info
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