Silva and Martinez

[evertony]

Such comparisons are lazy in my opinion.

It’s a personal opinion. I think they have similarities....good ones. I think Silva is a stronger character and more able to develop the defensive abilities of the team what’s lazy in thinking that?

 

[Connor]

The fact their continental suggest they have some similarities. Why would anyone even think to compare either of them to Moyes or Koeman?

You tell me

 

[Aberblue]

BTW, if Silva secures us 5th spot and a couple of cup SFs before getting off elsewhere, I'd see that as an acceptable return......

A couple of semi-final appearances is "success"? How low have we sunk?

 

[evertony]

You tell me

How? I never suggested a likeness to either of them. I suggested similarities with Martinez.

 

[roy vernon]

I think that perhaps Silva is less stubborn and more flexible than Martinez was.

 

[GwladysPhil]

I think the biggest factor was budget.

Lukaku as an exception, Martinez was a breath of fresh air after moyes, united away was perhaps the best victor since.

 

[Rob17896]

A couple of semi-final appearances is "success"? How low have we sunk?

Agreed. Title at least, though I understand it will take a bit of time.

 

[davek]

A couple of semi-final appearances is "success"? How low have we sunk?

...I think I said "qualified success".

 

[efcjames]

They aren't very similar at all.

As mentioned earlier in the thread, Silva seems to actually be able to rectify his problems.

 

[Carl O'Ancelotti]

One converted a well organised, disciplined, and resilient side into a soft-centred one, something which we still trying to recover from to this day.

The other has a job of clearing up the mess he inherited, creating a team which plays exciting football and reinstalling a defensive discipline.

They are chalk and cheese.

 

[ijjysmith]

Bit racist this.

Both foreign. So much be similar.

 

[TheCount]

Of course...and one place further in the league. But from where we were/are, that would be progress.

If Silva repeats RM's record it'll be a qualified success.....

Only if the "success" is in reverse.

 

[EFCPaul]

Silva will at least say something is crap if it was crap, even if he was really the one to blame. Still not pleased with how this season has gone or have any real faith in his ability, the past few weeks don't change that but I suppose all we can do is press on.

Martinez was an utter conman who outright lied every single week whenever he addressed supporters, he was out to save his own skin. He's a total fraud and no club with any sense will ever employ him ever again, least not in England.

 

[Darth Toffeeman]

Unfortunately, I think Silva will face what RM never had to: a successful Liverpool. That will make a massive difference for Silva. If Liverpool are champions (as I expect) then the already impatient fanbase will crush any manager who isn't seen to be making substantial strides in the table and on the domestic cup front.

If they win the league, Silva next season will have to have us right in amongst the top 6 and knocking very loudly at the door of the CL spots.

It's an unfortunate by-product of external events.

Fair point. I cannot and will not accept a successful RS team. They are an abomination.

I just hope that Southampton remember how they have been treated by that lot, VD in particular, and go in all guns blazing on Friday.

 

[MikeH72]

Bit racist this.

Both foreign. So much be similar.

It’s like when people used to compare Koeman to Moyes because they’re both ginger.