Sven to quit

The FA have announced that Sven-Goran Eriksson will quit the
England Manager's job after the World Cup finals in Germany 

The FA have agreed a compensation package that will buy out his
contract two years earlier than expected, but will allow him to
see England through to the World Cup. 

Sven has weathered many storms during his six year career as
England Manager, most of them his own doing, but this was one
storm too many. 

Stitched up in a sting by the News of the World, Sven's position
was becoming increasingly difficult. It was clear though that
Sven was never going to resign his job - the money involved was
just too great to do the honourable thing and just walk away. 

Following the news Sven announced; 

"I am happy that we have reached this agreement and can now
continue our preparations for the World Cup. 

"It is important to stress how committed I am to success this
summer. Let's go and win the World Cup. 

"I know that I have the full support of the players and the FA. 

"I have always enjoyed the incredible support of the fans and I
know how important they will be to us in Germany." 

So what now for the Swede? Undoubtedly he is a good manager but
has he had enough of English football or will he stay to take up
residency at an English club? Perhaps Newcastle might hold on to
Souness until the end of the season now. Or will Manchester
United decide that Sir Alex has had his day? Or if Aston Villa
are taken over will his own prophecy come true? 

Or would his memoirs reveal that, actually, we didn't know the
half of it! 

Perhaps the most interesting scenario is 'What if England win
the World Cup'? How could the FA let go the most successful
English Manager in 40 years?