Whoa there, I think you are being a tad revionist. "Arry didn't just humbly mutter it would be an honour when pressed by pack of journos, he launched a campaign thinking the popular support would bounce the FA into picking him. I have a soft spot for "Arry but that was embarrassing for him and the club. Also I read his autobiography and it makes me very confident he wanted Eriksson wages for a part time job.
Launched a campaign.......
and you call me revisionist!
The guys never been shy of self promotion and at the time he was managing a high flying "hot" team. He answered honestly when asked if he would like the job.
We only ask one thing of the people charged with the future of our club and that is candour. When we get it, we launch into hate campaigns. (Danny Rose, anyone?)
You can't have your cake and eat it, etc