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9 reasons Paul McGinley should get the Ryder Cup captain's job ahead of Monty

Not that we’re biased.

1. McGinley has serious Ryder Cup pedigree

He’s taken part in three successful tournaments , been a vice-captain and holed the winning putt on his debut at the Belfry in 2002. Not bad.

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2. As Superintendent Chalmers says of Principal Skinner: he seems to know the children’s names

With G-Mac in 2010. Pic: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

The Dubliner was very much a part of the European team that staged the event’s greatest ever comeback in Chicago last year.

3. Because his nickname isn’t Mrs Doubtfire

Monty’s is unfortunately. If you’re an American golf fan at least.

4. Because Rory says so

And he’s wearing the Nike swoosh now and is world No 1. So there.

5. Because he hasn’t done it already

And Monty has. You might have noticed he mentioned it once or twice during Sky Sports’ Ryder Cup coverage from Medinah last September.

6. McGinley is buddies with Jim McGuinness and has said ‘I would absolutely love to play for this guy’.

I suspect Jim wouldn’t like Monty.

Jim McGuinness: wouldn’t like Monty. Pic: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

7. McGinley’s never felt the need to explain to people that they are, indeed, human

YouTube: Josh Cairns

8. McGinley owns this leather jacket AND knows Eddie Jordan

I want to go there.

Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

9. McGinley follows Celtic, Monty supports Rangers

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

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    Jan 14th 2013, 2:08 PM

    Number 9, really Adrian. I think Monty should get the job just so I don’t have to listen to his commentary ever again, that face in Hi Def is criminal.

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    Jan 14th 2013, 2:09 PM

    this is the paradox. if he’s out there we don’t have to listen to him next to Harmon.

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    Jan 14th 2013, 2:21 PM

    Would indeed be a new departure in Scotland in ’14, if the Captain chooses any shade of green to be worn by the team it could be a historical milestone not only for golf but for the entire nation of Scotland.

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    Jan 14th 2013, 2:31 PM

    Why not go the whole hog and ask them to wear hoops

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    Jan 14th 2013, 2:20 PM

    In what capacity does McGinley work for Celtic? Also didn’t think Rangers had any ‘celebrity’ fans.

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    Mar 29th 2013, 5:27 PM

    No.8 i think monty owns a leather jacket too!!!

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