Jump to content

Steve McClaren


Dave

Recommended Posts

Bit harsh to hang SMC out to dry after 5 games.

He inherited a team that had win 2 in about 20 games, had spent four years under Pardew with Gouf and Williamson. Spent six months with some form of special hospital escapee in charge with no tactical play, probably playing hop scotch during training and watching DVDs of Sunderland games from 1902 to get PASSHION.

 

The difference in our team actually playing with tactics is evidenced, the players are playing poorly individually and as a team.

SMC needs to install some confidence - that will only come with wins.

 

The best way to judge a manager is when things are poor (like this).

Saturday will be a turning point, sadly we have two tough games after this - 3-6 points out of the three games would be good and set us on our way for a very winnable run of 10 games.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Bit harsh to hang SMC out to dry after 5 games.

He inherited a team that had win 2 in about 20 games, had spent four years under Pardew with Gouf and Williamson. Spent six months with some form of special hospital escapee in charge with no tactical play, probably playing hop scotch during training and watching DVDs of Sunderland games from 1902 to get PASSHION.

 

The difference in our team actually playing with tactics is evidenced, the players are playing poorly individually and as a team.

SMC needs to install some confidence - that will only come with wins.

 

The best way to judge a manager is when things are poor (like this).

Saturday will be a turning point, sadly we have two tough games after this - 3-6 points out of the three games would be good and set us on our way for a very winnable run of 10 games.

 

I agree he should get ten games before we make a judgement, but he's had chances to shine and he's failed them all five games straight. Lose to Watford and where can he go for the next four?

 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites

SMc's Interview from Sky

 

- Didn't do what we've done for the last four games.

- Failed to compete, win our duals.

- He doesn't know why it was. The journey? The ten minute warm up?

- Wake up call that you have to be 100%

- Credit to WHU.

- We didn't match them.

- Big reaction needed on Saturday.

- Journey not the best preparation.

- First four games, what we've been doing, we didn't do tonight and we need to get back to that.

- Lack of cutting edge a big problem.

- Final ball/final cross was not of quality of WHU, thats why we lost.

- All about the training pitch now.

- We need a reaction now for Saturday.

- Not just from the players but also from the staff and the fans (?!?).

- Shot ourselves in the foot with their second goal.

- He confirmed that he did see their second goal.

Link to post
Share on other sites

SMc's Interview from Sky

 

- Didn't do what we've done for the last four games.

- Failed to compete, win our duals.

- He doesn't know why it was. The journey? The ten minute warm up?

- Wake up call that you have to be 100%

- Credit to WHU.

- We didn't match them.

- Big reaction needed on Saturday.

- Journey not the best preparation.

- First four games, what we've been doing, we didn't do tonight and we need to get back to that.

- Lack of cutting edge a big problem.

- Final ball/final cross was not of quality of WHU, thats why we lost.

- All about the training pitch now.

- We need a reaction now for Saturday.

- Not just from the players but also from the staff and the fans (?!?).

- Shot ourselves in the foot with their second goal.

- He confirmed that he did see their second goal.

 

Less talk, more Ayoze.

Link to post
Share on other sites

SMc's Interview from Sky

 

- Didn't do what we've done for the last four games.

- Failed to compete, win our duals.

- He doesn't know why it was. The journey? The ten minute warm up?

- Wake up call that you have to be 100%

- Credit to WHU.

- We didn't match them.

- Big reaction needed on Saturday.

- Journey not the best preparation.

- First four games, what we've been doing, we didn't do tonight and we need to get back to that.

- Lack of cutting edge a big problem.

- Final ball/final cross was not of quality of WHU, thats why we lost.

- All about the training pitch now.

- We need a reaction now for Saturday.

- Not just from the players but also from the staff and the fans (?!?).

- Shot ourselves in the foot with their second goal.

- He confirmed that he did see their second goal.

 

Worrying.

Link to post
Share on other sites

SMc's Interview from Sky

 

- Didn't do what we've done for the last four games.

- Failed to compete, win our duals.

- He doesn't know why it was. The journey? The ten minute warm up?

- Wake up call that you have to be 100%

- Credit to WHU.

- We didn't match them.

- Big reaction needed on Saturday.

- Journey not the best preparation.

- First four games, what we've been doing, we didn't do tonight and we need to get back to that.

- Lack of cutting edge a big problem.

- Final ball/final cross was not of quality of WHU, thats why we lost.

- All about the training pitch now.

- We need a reaction now for Saturday.

- Not just from the players but also from the staff and the fans (?!?).

- Shot ourselves in the foot with their second goal.

- He confirmed that he did see their second goal.

 

Pardew Mark 2 or is that out of context?

Link to post
Share on other sites

SMc's Interview from Sky

 

- Didn't do what we've done for the last four games.

- Failed to compete, win our duals.

- He doesn't know why it was. The journey? The ten minute warm up?

- Wake up call that you have to be 100%

- Credit to WHU.

- We didn't match them.

- Big reaction needed on Saturday.

- Journey not the best preparation.

- First four games, what we've been doing, we didn't do tonight and we need to get back to that.

- Lack of cutting edge a big problem.

- Final ball/final cross was not of quality of WHU, thats why we lost.

- All about the training pitch now.

- We need a reaction now for Saturday.

- Not just from the players but also from the staff and the fans (?!?).

- Shot ourselves in the foot with their second goal.

- He confirmed that he did see their second goal.

 

Pardew Mark 2 or is that out of context?

 

No - not really. He answered the question straight. Not much context to give. He just said it.

Link to post
Share on other sites

SMc's Interview from Sky

 

- Didn't do what we've done for the last four games.

- Failed to compete, win our duals.

- He doesn't know why it was. The journey? The ten minute warm up?

- Wake up call that you have to be 100%

- Credit to WHU.

- We didn't match them.

- Big reaction needed on Saturday.

- Journey not the best preparation.

- First four games, what we've been doing, we didn't do tonight and we need to get back to that.

- Lack of cutting edge a big problem.

- Final ball/final cross was not of quality of WHU, thats why we lost.

- All about the training pitch now.

- We need a reaction now for Saturday.

- Not just from the players but also from the staff and the fans (?!?).

- Shot ourselves in the foot with their second goal.

- He confirmed that he did see their second goal.

 

Worrying.

Sounds just like Pardew.

Link to post
Share on other sites

He's making out we've been brilliant in those first four games and he's wrong.

 

Most of our fans that I've seen have been raving about the first few games, including on here. My favourite part was when we didn't get thrashed by Swansea.

Link to post
Share on other sites

It's great that McClaren realises we are shit, but has he realised he's had a hand in this?

 

The timing of the subs today suggests he thinks his choices are right, but they had an off night. He needs to realise he has setup us up wrong and given shit players too much game time.

Link to post
Share on other sites

SMc's Interview from Sky

 

- Didn't do what we've done for the last four games.

- Failed to compete, win our duals.

- He doesn't know why it was. The journey? The ten minute warm up?

- Wake up call that you have to be 100%

- Credit to WHU.

- We didn't match them.

- Big reaction needed on Saturday.

- Journey not the best preparation.

- First four games, what we've been doing, we didn't do tonight and we need to get back to that.

- Lack of cutting edge a big problem.

- Final ball/final cross was not of quality of WHU, thats why we lost.

- All about the training pitch now.

- We need a reaction now for Saturday.

- Not just from the players but also from the staff and the fans (?!?).

- Shot ourselves in the foot with their second goal.

- He confirmed that he did see their second goal.

 

Worrying.

Sounds just like Pardew.

you'd almost swear managers speak in soundbytes and 90% of what comes out of their mouth is bullshit to cover their asses

Link to post
Share on other sites

He's making out we've been brilliant in those first four games and he's wrong.

 

Most of our fans that I've seen have been raving about the first few games, including on here. My favourite part was when we didn't get thrashed by Swansea.

 

I can't speak for the locals but I don't think anyone here has been raving, as such. Just recognised an incline in the level of performance and commitment, despite the results. I mentioned it in the other thread but tonight's the first time we've looked terrible - which is going to happen. We've got an average squad and (what's probably) an average manager.

Link to post
Share on other sites

SMc's Interview from Sky

 

- Didn't do what we've done for the last four games.

- Failed to compete, win our duals.

- He doesn't know why it was. The journey? The ten minute warm up?

- Wake up call that you have to be 100%

- Credit to WHU.

- We didn't match them.

- Big reaction needed on Saturday.

- Journey not the best preparation.

- First four games, what we've been doing, we didn't do tonight and we need to get back to that.

- Lack of cutting edge a big problem.

- Final ball/final cross was not of quality of WHU, thats why we lost.

- All about the training pitch now.

- We need a reaction now for Saturday.

- Not just from the players but also from the staff and the fans (?!?).

- Shot ourselves in the foot with their second goal.

- He confirmed that he did see their second goal.

 

Pardew Mark 2 or is that out of context?

 

No - not really. He answered the question straight. Not much context to give. He just said it.

Holy cack.... Déjà vu

Link to post
Share on other sites

Of course it's Pardew that's why he was appointed when Ranieri and Laudrup were available

 

For what it's worth we have launched 50 million into a bottomless abyss too ... very poor scouting by the chatty man Winaldum and Gouffran are 1 and the same except for the price  :undecided:

Link to post
Share on other sites

Of course it's Pardew that's why he was appointed when Ranieri and Laudrup were available

 

For what it's worth we have launched 50 million into a bottomless abyss too ... very poor scouting by the chatty man Winaldum and Gouffran are 1 and the same except for the price  :undecided:

 

:anguish: posts like these that makes me thing matchday posts should be banned.

Link to post
Share on other sites

To some extent he was given a free pass in those first four league games due to them being the opening day lottery, Arsenal, Swansea with a red card and Man Utd. Tonight was like watching your standard Pardew away performance. We were never in the game tonight at any point; and he needs to take responsibility.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...