Football: Czechs ready for English experiment FOREIGN Edition

JOZEF CHOVANEC, the Czech Republic's coach, was eager to appear diplomatic yesterday ahead of his side's friendly against England. When asked how he felt about the prospect of facing an experimental side devoid of Alan Shearer and Michael Owen, he replied through his interpreter: "We...

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Published inIndependent (London, England : 1986)
Main Author Harris, Nick
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London (UK) Independent Digital News & Media 18.11.1998
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Summary:JOZEF CHOVANEC, the Czech Republic's coach, was eager to appear diplomatic yesterday ahead of his side's friendly against England. When asked how he felt about the prospect of facing an experimental side devoid of Alan Shearer and Michael Owen, he replied through his interpreter: "We won't pay special attention to the England side or its experiments." Pausing for a second while his words were translated, he then tapped the interpreter on the arm to ensure a qualifying phrase was added. "With the greatest possible respect to the England team, of course," he said. The Czech Republic have won seven games and drawn two from the nine played since Chovanec ended a career in club football that saw him play for PSV Eindhoven, amongst others, and coach at Sparta Prague and turn his hand to international management.
ISSN:0951-9467