As an Albion supporter I wish they had gone for Redknapp. When Hodgson came to the Albion after they sacked Di Matteo we looked certain for relegation but ended the season in 11th place, this season we are currently lying in 10th place, which to supporters of teams like Manchester United, Man City and Chelsea doesn't sound great but to a team like Albion with very limited financial resources isn't bad going. I can see where the FA are coming from, Hodgson has managed the likes of Inter Milan and on the International scene he took Switzerland to the last 16 in the 1994 World Cup and took them into 3rd place in the International Standings. Another factor is the financial one, he is currently out of contract with the Albion and was in the course of negotiations which means they won't have to pay any compensation to the club. The England job is a poison chalice but if he is offered the post I can't see him turning it down, he is 64 and it would be a pinnacle to his career as a manager. Phil