Darth Crooks Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I could tell that he didn't have long in his job on Friday after the Brighton game, his TV appearance seemed to be aimed at his bosses as he was virtually pleading for more time. 'Just give me 1...million more games' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Yea but he would have definitely kept us up if he stayed till the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Has he been that bad for them? Felt like he was getting an annoying amount of wins for a while Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 So he takes over when they're 20th with less than a point a game losing 6 of their first 11 under Pearson, has a record of W 12, D 7, L 8 since he took over, and he's sacked? Seems harsh to me like. They were going great guns until we beat them up here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 So he takes over when they're 20th with less than a point a game losing 6 of their first 11 under Pearson, has a record of W 12, D 7, L 8 since he took over, and he's sacked? Seems harsh to me like. They were going great guns until we beat them up here. I read they were riding their luck quite a bit during the spell they were during well. They were absolutely awful vs Brighton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 They had a spell where they won 7 in a row, they scored 3 in 3 of those games and won another by 2 goals. Doesn't look as though they were riding their luck? They also beat WBA away in the FA Cup and were very unlucky against Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 He started really well there, pretty sure they were in the top 6 at one point and he looked to have found his level. But once he goes on a bad run he struggles to get out of it. It seems a little harsh but you can't really underestimate the corrosive effect he must have on a dressing room once things go wrong. It's always been a big act with McClaren trying to impress the camera's... he's fooling no-one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I could tell that he didn't have long in his job on Friday after the Brighton game, his TV appearance seemed to be aimed at his bosses as he was virtually pleading for more time. 'Just give me 1...million more games' Far too unappreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 This is becoming a joke - why did they take him back in the first place..? I thought only Ashley was mad enough to do that with a poor manager... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Take a look at @5liveSport's Tweet: How on earth did this fella work for us, infact anywhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Take a look at @5liveSport's Tweet: How on earth did this fella work for us, infact anywhere? That 5LiveSport background. Magedia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'd like some literature on this interesting "score the goal" tactic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'd like some literature on this interesting "score the goal" tactic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 He's so subservient. No wonder he was under Thumb at our club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 In that interview he may well have said, I never won anything in Holland, I just ran up and down the touchline while the team ignored me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Take a look at @5liveSport's Tweet: How on earth did this fella work for us, infact anywhere? I think he makes a good point re the general attitude of the english to tactics, but you have to wonder what the fuck his assistants and team were thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I remember reading something when Rafa was at Liverpool that he couldn't rely on Gerrard to hold down a position he just kept wandering out of position so he just gave him a free role in the team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 So, Steve McClaren essentially got told how the opposition and Twente were going to play by the 21 year old captain and the coaching staff. Just happened to coincide with the biggest success of his career....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I remember reading something when Rafa was at Liverpool that he couldn't rely on Gerrard to hold down a position he just kept wandering out of position so he just gave him a free role in the team Rafa moved him to the right of midfield which Gerrard didn't like but he had his most productive season in that position since he emerged at Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Take a look at @5liveSport's Tweet: How on earth did this fella work for us, infact anywhere? That 5LiveSport background. Magedia. Christ. Is he basically saying that his successful stone in Holland was effectively because the players knew what to do without his instruction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 He's not exactly wrong in saying that the majority of modern English players are thick as pigshit and can't think for themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Tbf the whole program was really good and he did make some really good points about the attitude of the English game holding us back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I remember reading something when Rafa was at Liverpool that he couldn't rely on Gerrard to hold down a position he just kept wandering out of position so he just gave him a free role in the team Rafa moved him to the right of midfield which Gerrard didn't like but he had his most productive season in that position since he emerged at Liverpool. Gerrard was a tactical nightmare. Shelvey has that side of Gerrard's game with less ability and mobility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Tbf the whole program was really good and he did make some really good points about the attitude of the English game holding us back. He's a good coach, but he's a wet drip of a man with zero leadership skills. It was a decent program like you said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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