Guest GLENEAGLE Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 it has been said that officially, Keegan and McDermott are not "coaches" as such. Since Chris Hughton has arrived as our coach, does anyone agree that he must be partially the reason why we have been doing so well in the last 4 matches?? even when we lost to blackburn at home, we played some good stuff too. whats your views?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Probably doesnt make a big difference in such a short time. They just play with some confidence now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 The Coach IS important - Fazackerly got much praise from KK when he was manager in his first spell and Kk also took him to Man C(he is still there, I believe), so it is possible that Hughton has made a difference. It is probably a combination of several things - KK's preferred pass/move game, players being fit for longer, new attitude from coaching staff, and at this time, the pressure of getting a win being removed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewellander Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 It could be that you're right. Our defence has been particularly better over the past month, and I imagine that he might have something to do with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 We've been getting better for a while before we actually started winning, even in the games where we ended up getting our arses kicked, we were playing better for longer, each time before crumbling when something went wrong. Some of us were able to see this at the time and resisted the urge to declare "the end of the world is nigh", that we're winning now is only a surprise to those who tend to flit from ecstasy to agony or vice versa in one go without spending any time living in the reality that exists somewhere in between. Hughton might have helped, but it's been coming for some time now. [/loving the chance to say "I told you so" ] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I am sure he would have had some effect, if not to lighten the load on KK a bit. Either way, the new management team seem to be finding thier feet now. Long may it continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 It's took Keegan a while to get the squad fit. I think it's as simple as that. Obviously a fitter squad can play Keegans game more effectively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 He looks like a very thorough professional who gets absorbed in the details of preparation. Keegan's a bit more gung-ho, so the two of them probably form a good balance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Yeah,, I'd say it is most likely a combination of things working in harmony. Hughton has his part to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I feel its unfair on the players to say the reason behind our recent success is Chris Hughton specifically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 It's took Keegan a while to get the squad fit. I think it's as simple as that. Obviously a fitter squad can play Keegans game more effectively. Ok who hacked Crumpys account? Surely there should be an extra paragraph in there like "Keegan is still a retard who will get us relegated next season and Beye is probably the worst right back we have ever had!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 GeJon with more comedy gold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 GeJon with more comedy gold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 It's took Keegan a while to get the squad fit. I think it's as simple as that. Obviously a fitter squad can play Keegans game more effectively. Yeah, Allardyce didn't do any high-intensity training apparently. Of course it's nothing to do with KK's tactics, just the training. [/sweeping generalization] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Good thing with the coaching staff is we have Keegan - manager who's theory is attack, attack, attack Hughton - ex defender Round - ex defender McDermott - man manager & mr motivator Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Good thing with the coaching staff is we have Keegan - manager who's theory is attack, attack, attack Hughton - ex defender Round - ex defender McDermott - man manager & mr motivator You having a laugh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Good thing with the coaching staff is we have Keegan - manager who's theory is attack, attack, attack Hughton - ex defender Round - ex defender McDermott - man manager & mr motivator You having a laugh? Well thats apparently his role, otherwise he's a pretty sh*t coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Good thing with the coaching staff is we have Keegan - manager who's theory is attack, attack, attack Hughton - ex defender Round - ex defender McDermott - bookies runner / tab seller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 22bnw Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Is Hughton our assistant manager or is McDermott? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shearer_united Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I believe he has a lot to do with our recent play. He shows promise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Too much emphasis is placed on individual coaching staff if you ask me. No reason to think Hughton's not doing a canny job but I reckon a formation change, two of our best players returning, two of our worst players being dropped, a new mentality, fitter players, a settled side and bagfuls of returning confidence can't have done much harm either. It's not like anyone even knows what he does. I remember we kept a couple of clean sheets under Roeder and everyone was bumming Pearson's "defensive coaching". Problem is that when we go on a bad run, it's turned round and suddenly it's Hughton's fault. Remember the stick John Carver got? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I honestly think it's a lot down to the fact we finally dropped Alan Smith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jawesome Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Still chuckle at the spurs nickname for him 'Clipboard Chris'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I honestly think it's a lot down to the fact we finally dropped Alan Smith. This and the fact Duff and Milner got injured in a way forced Keegan to try something different I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Is Hughton our assistant manager or is McDermott? Hughton is most definitely the assistant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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