Ronald Koeman discussion

[txlabc1]

Spurs played us off the park. Worst part is, half time changes had no impact, because it didnt solve the problem at hand. They were so comfortable they rested Eriksen & Kane for their midweek game.

Awful team set up & awful subs to affect the game.

 

[hetion]

I think the one positive we can take from Ronalds reign is that we've increased the gap between us and 8th place.

Well done on a fantastic achievement Ron.

Have we though? Can honestly see someone like Southampton gaining on us.

 

[DanEFC92]

Not that it matters that much but did his arse leave that seat of his at any point during the game?

 

[Jamiednm]

RoNo Clueman.

 

[Mosh-pit]

Useless manager, spent shitloads only to end up with utter dross.

First signing we should have made was a new manager.

 

[Darth Toffeeman]

I think he will find himself on thin ice quite quickly if results and indeed the general entertainment level does not improve quickly.

I like Marco Silva at Watford. He did great at Hull too with a dreadful side.

 

[Deckard2049]

Yes a centre back but even with say giroud just don't see how with the other players on the pitch how he would have made a difference

There are very few clubs in the world who give their manager a blank cheque. We aren't City or PSG. He's working within a budget, and it's a fairly decent one. Perhaps not good enough to get us top 4 but he's the one who's chosen to spend the money on too many similar players. Did he have to get both Sigurdsson and Klaasen? When you only a finite amount of resources you have to choose carefully where you prioritise.

Now, if he was promised that money was no issue and he'd get everything his heart desired then he has reason to complain. But from where I see it, regardless of having to sell to buy, he's had enough funds to cover our weak areas

 

[Jamiednm]

Woe betide him if he puts up a red Christmas tree this year!

 

[TheBigIguana]

He keeps getting it wrong. It's going to be more of a problem each week as the issues we have become more apparent

 

[Bungle]

Have we though? Can honestly see someone like Southampton gaining on us.

No we actually haven't, which is a concern. He was never my first choice but he won me over a bit. I just think he's an utterly bland no mark manager.

If he hadn't had the playing career that he did then he'd be nowhere near getting the jobs he's had.

 

[only_sleeping]

Mid table players though. Which member of our squad would get into the starting XI of any side in the top 6?

Players he's bought though.

The weird thing is, even on paper, to a bunch of amateurs like us, the personnel we have look slow, one dimensional, boring, toothless. Performances (not results - but performances) like the last few are what some of us were scared of all along. Why didn't the professionals in charge of the club predict that this is where we were heading and do something about it?

 

[Darth Toffeeman]

I don't see us giving Koeman that pay off unless things reach as bad levels as it did in the last few months of Martinez and it won't get that bad because Koeman knows how to drag out results against the poor sides when we're playing badly in a way Martinez doesn't. Even if we did want to sack him, who realistically could we get right now who's good enough?

Marco Silva.

 

[AdaBrummieblue]

So how long before we start hiring planes then lads?

 

[GwladysBlue]

I don't see us giving Koeman that pay off unless things reach as bad levels as it did in the last few months of Martinez and it won't get that bad because Koeman knows how to drag out results against the poor sides when we're playing badly in a way Martinez doesn't. Even if we did want to sack him, who realistically could we get right now who's good enough?

I honestly don't know.

He's a well paid manager and has been backed heavily in the transfer market. He has to improve this.

Also, he has only got one and a half years left to run on his deal.

 

[Abraders]

4 games in. 4 games in. 4 games in.

If during any of those games, had we played some good football for even 5 minutes I'd be like yeah ok I can see it.

But we haven't. We've looked turgid in every single game since pre season and the only thing that has changed is the excuse.

'It's only pre season'
'The players aren't fit'
'They need time to gel'

lollol