Those crazy Koreans

For some reason, the people running the South Korean FA decided that after former Lyon boss Gerard Houllier turned down the management post in the Far East, making a play for Mick McCarthy was the next best option.

McCarthy, who is currently in charge of League Championship side Wolverhampton, is more famously known for his botching of the Republic of Ireland job and poisoning the FAI relationship with Roy Keane during the failed Euro 2004 qualification campaign.

Additionally, McCarthy also had a hand in managing the worst side in Premier League history, Sunderland, who were relegated during the 2005-2006 season with only 15 points.

Fortunately, McCarthy turned down the job. Perhaps Korea's shady approach, contacting McCarthy directly rather than approaching the club played a part in McCarthy's decision. Considering his fabled past at his two previous employers and Wolves sixth placed league position, McCarthy likely played this one cautiously.

Houllier, on the other hand, seems to be holding out for an England approach and was not interested in moving east. Likely not the sexiest choice for the Three Lions.

In totally unrelated news, in-form Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is out of action, requiring surgery to repair a damaged knee that could see him sidelined for several months. That leaves Chelsea with Salomon Kalou, Andriy Shevchenko and Claudio Pizzaro to lead the attack for the Blues. Considering Shevchenko is out of favour and Pizzaro has failed to impress, Chelsea may turn their attention away from Ronaldinho towards a more conventional forward come January.