It's like Graham Potter 2
Brighton have simply carried on. Potter has been a disaster everywhere since
The grass ain't always greener
Thomas Frank
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Brighton have simply carried on. Potter has been a disaster everywhere since
The grass ain't always greener
FYI I was also convinced Potter would be boss for us.
Just in case anyone is reading this that might ever consider appointing me DoF: Don't.
gonetomorrow
Player Valuation: £80m
Be nice to 'ave 'Arry back in the football world.
Never hire a manager who rhymes with w***
pfim
Player Valuation: £50m
In these models, the model itself (thereby the players) are more important than the coach.
That doesn't make these guys bad coaches, but Spurs were bad last year and they're bad this year. Is the commonality bad coaching, or is it injuries, no midfield to speak of, overrated CBs and lack of direction from the directors box? Like most things, probably a bit of both, but I'd I tend to think it's organizational rather than one man.
But both left clubs known for their "model"
Everyone wants to step up to the big seat, but sometimes you have to know where you're at your best.
And Spurs, with all their injuries this season and terrible finish last season, was always going to be a tough test to make successful this season, for any manager
Similar to man utd for me, a few big time charlie's and some noses pushed out of joint because massive contracts for some. So some of the hard luck stories start strolling around, and then there's a toxic attitude about the place. He's not trying, no it's him, it's your fault, his fault, my fault... the manager has his favourites etc.
They'll limp on till summer and try some sort of clear out, but some of the squad were signed by levy and I'll bet you a pound to a pinch of spit* some of what they have there will dig their heels in and fight for every penny.
Sometimes the cost of bad business is having to carry it, and being a mill stone around your neck. Eventually bin 'em off and try to recover.
The buffer huge finances man utd generate is what keeps them insulated from ever being in desperate trouble.
We’ve got the contemporary version already…..
Basically shows what you can do with good analytics and recruitment of players, as opposed to what you can do with a single recruitment of head manager. Brentford and Brighton and Bournemouth and Palace have all done great scoutings and signings, and that's what drives their success more than any single manager could. You would think managers like Frank, Potter, etc. would be aware of this.
pfim
Player Valuation: £50m
I think it's both a bit simpler, and more revolutionary than that. It's becoming more like American sports, where the "head coach" is important, but if he doesn't control player acquisition, he's deemed more expendable.
For instance, if we believe Moyes is at the top of the player acquisition model, and coaches the squad, then he becomes more difficult to replace and therefore more difficult to sack.
The opposite is true, if you're someone like Potter who is coaching the squad but others are "buying the groceries,", it becomes much easier to sack you as it won't impact the other football operations.
I mean, what will change at Brighton if they sack Huerzler? Not much.
That, along with all of the substitutions able to be made now, are creating situations where I think you'll see much more specialization (set pieces, throw ins etc, players who become starters and finishers etc). It's inevitable, but I think to the detriment of the game.
'Spurs will always let you down' - Roy Keane
They were filming The Overlap this morning when news broke he got sacked.
Their guest today? Ange
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