2025/26 David Moyes

[Moomin]

In honour of the great man, I think this needs it`s own thread.

With a poll

 

[Walken]

Welcome Thomas.

Not sure folk realise what a cynical tactician he is, I like him but he's very Moyesian in his approach. Feel like people are expecting some suarve euro purist because of his beautiful hair.

 

[Toffeepot]

but quick players to do it mate

Yea, as you and a couple others mentioned we probably do need that. A mixture of the two would be nice

 

[blueboy72]

Pace players either have or don't,you can't coach it into them. None of the players you mentioned could ever be described as rapid.

No I was talking about our the good players we have. If it’s all about pace and
We don’t have any,
Why are we 8th

 

[blueboy72]

You don't need pace to move the ball quickly you need quick thinkers with awareness

The ball moves faster than players

 

[Swartzy]

You getting yourself all worked up again Joey, may I suggest a couple of low strength edibles, a nice cup of Horlicks and an early night.

How are all his responses not related to the post he is responding to.

If i was new to the forum and kept seeing these response's, It wouldn't be long until I was seeking medical advice.

 

[MikeH72]

The ball moves faster than players

Well yeah but if you kick the ball into an area and the opposition players can get to it before yours, that’s not very helpful is it?

 

[Swartzy]

The ball moves faster than players

Only if you're not technically gifted.

 

[brian labone]

Does it mention in that article that Sir David Moyes has the greatest achievement in the Premier League when he finished 4th?

If not, then why not?

Because he was knocked out in the early stages of the competition.

 

[Moomin]

Because he was knocked out in the early stages of the competition.

But it was the greatest achievement in the Premier League.

 

[Sharpies volley]

But you do need players quick enough to get into positions to receive the ball in space when we attack. No pace or intensity all through the team. It's why Leeds took 4 points out of us. Not a top side but out ran us in both games.

Most teams are dominating the midfield cause we don't have enough bodies in there. Particularly at home. It stands out a mile.

 

[davids]

Most teams are dominating the midfield cause we don't have enough bodies in there. Particularly at home. It stands out a mile.

They dominate because we get caught on the break and in possession far too often.
Most teams have at least a couple of players with good pace,we don't have one. Maybe George can change that but it's early days.

 

[davids]

No I was talking about our the good players we have. If it’s all about pace and
We don’t have any,
Why are we 8th

It's not all about pace,but in the modern game it is important. We've ridden our luck a fair bit to manage 8th place. Unfortunately I can't see us even being in the top 10 after the next 4 games.

 

[Efcjake]

Boyland/The Athletic again today confirming Moyes is head honcho on recruitment;

• and rubber-stamped by their recruitment department, in which Moyes is the key decision-maker and has a veto over potential signings.

Really insightful article;

Interesting....

That strikes me as a cover their arse shout from someone in the recruitment department worried Moyes is saying Dibling isn't ready.

We know he had Veto power and he didn't use it on some signings that I don't understand and have yet to make any impact like Dibling, Rohl and Aznou.

If we want to lay all the blame at his feet for those signings then go ahead but the scouts and analysts have definitely had something to do with it for me.

 

[Efcjake]

Would you expect to see that £100m added to City's squad cost if he wasn't loaned out?
We currently 'own' the registration of a £100m player, so why would that not be included in our squad valuation?

There's certainly an agenda here, but it ain't mine. The most expensive English player ever doesn't factor in that table at all, despite being in our squad.

Hahahahaha ok then pal.