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16 hours ago, kingxlnc said:

Keegan is a visionary, who is motivating in a different way, in the sense you can’t help but be captivated by him and his dreams. The positivity rubs off on you and you feel ten foot tall. It’s pure charisma, someone who achieved the highest of heights (2x Ballon D’Or) but down to earth. You trusted him as above all else, he was refreshingly honest. 
 

Howe is a great leader but in a different way, more professional, more of a student of the game, more technical. He also inspires trust in the sense you know he cares, he will have your back. He will also put the work in, so commands respect. Plus he improves players, so there’s lots to gain individually.
 

Keegan was the perfect frontman at the perfect time, the new Premier League, will give you quotes and passion and stories for days, and that will almost cover up the poor infrastructure and behind the scenes because he can sell the vision so well. 
 

Whereas the Saudi project actually needs a more understated approach. They don’t want to draw too much attention. The trust is in the grand vision and resources and the sporting project, and Howe is the perfect executor of this master plan. 
 

Both were perfect fits at the perfect time. 

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I massively respect Howe and he's everything I want in the modern manager but he's got about 1% of the charisma Keegan and Bobby had. I'd probably throw Rafa in there as well tbh.

 

It's not a bad thing of course; he's machine-like and rigidly focused, like he doesn't have time for emotion (away from the pitch that is). It's all part of his gameplan; he's doing everything he can to bridge the gap between the likes of us and those without the usual handicaps: that includes being ultra-disciplined in front of the camera/press. 

 

I kinda wish he'd drop his guard from time to time but ultimately it's all part of his approach to the job. Mind, that "Well done, Maxi :rolleyes:" from the presser the other day was good craic. 

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1 hour ago, Yorkie said:

I massively respect Howe and he's everything I want in the modern manager but he's got about 1% of the charisma Keegan and Bobby had. I'd probably throw Rafa in there as well tbh.

 

It's not a bad thing of course; he's machine-like and rigidly focused, like he doesn't have time for emotion (away from the pitch that is). It's all part of his gameplan; he's doing everything he can to bridge the gap between the likes of us and those without the usual handicaps: that includes being ultra-disciplined in front of the camera/press. 

 

I kinda wish he'd drop his guard from time to time but ultimately it's all part of his approach to the job. Mind, that "Well done, Maxi :rolleyes:" from the presser the other day was good craic. 

I’ve met him off the field and he has bags of charisma, but he is very diplomatic and always always tries to say the correct and perfect thing regarding everything. He’s easily our most articulate and intelligent manager when it comes to speaking. KK was sheer emotion, charisma and enthusiasm as was Bobby. Hughton was more like Howe and Rafa was very analytical, deep thinking and I got the sense he was trying to educate pundits, the media and fans alike whenever he spoke. Love them all me.

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Can’t really see Keegan being in the crowd having any impact on pressure like. I don’t really mind whether he’s there or not but the main thing I want is for him to be recognised by the club for everything he’s done for us. I know Keegan has said he wants to keep the club at a bit of a distance but we need a stand in his name and a statue 

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Watched the Leeds home match in 95/96 recently. Its the feed so no commentary and picked up a chat off camera pre-interview with John Motson.

JM “I thought Rob Lee played well didn't you”

KK “He's been like that all season. Someone had the cheek to put in the national press that he wasn't good enough to play for England”

JM “I think at the moment he's our best midfield player”

KK “He's the best player in this country in ANY position, no doubt about it”

 

Love his interviews when I see them back, but even his pre interview craic is great.

 

 

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