Something doesn't make sense here though.
Why isn't he more influential, especially under Silva and Ancelotti, after he's had so many years and more confidence?
His passion is not enough - especially because motivation should not be the only block on us winning. PLayers should be at least to some extent playing for pride and their own self-worth.
What about tactics? What is he? His 4-4-2 was just a quick fix to be solid and aggressive, but I dont know what his philosophy is. Is it the attacking, fluent, aggressive game we want?
I think it's true there's alot to be said for employing a blue, but now I think the one type of manager we have not had since HK perhaps, is a master tactician. Someone who has got proper coaching skills, tactical and strategic, so that we can make average players better, and make the team work as well.
The top priorities for me are:
- Instilling leadership & communication
- Tactics and strategy
- Proper coaching skills - not mentoring and a 'father figure' - someone who can actually improve the team not just through better signings.