Crumpy Gunt Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 But, we saw why Hughton will NEVER EVER be a top flight manager. We didn't lose today but the manager is the reason we didn't win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 We know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Epic thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Epic thread. could be if we used it for summik else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thing that bothers me right now is that even if, as looks quite likely at the moment, we go on to win the Championship and promotion back up to the Premiership under Hughton, he'd need to be replaced for us to stand a fighting chance of STAYING up. So at what point will he be jettisoned? And who would take over? Same worry plagues me about the squad, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 But, we saw why Hughton will NEVER EVER be a top flight manager. We didn't lose today but the manager is the reason we didn't win. spot on just after i said i thought he was turning the corner on tactical decisions, so i'll just keep critcising him no matter what Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Out of interest, who do you consider a top flight manager? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Craig Levein. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thing that bothers me right now is that even if, as looks quite likely at the moment, we go on to win the Championship and promotion back up to the Premiership under Hughton, he'd need to be replaced for us to stand a fighting chance of STAYING up. So at what point will he be jettisoned? And who would take over? Same worry plagues me about the squad, too. This time next year, Shearer will be at the helm (for better or for worse). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I honestly think you only need 2 or 3 players to have a decent chance of staying up. Look at some of the squads in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I fear he'd only get us relegated again, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thing that bothers me right now is that even if, as looks quite likely at the moment, we go on to win the Championship and promotion back up to the Premiership under Hughton, he'd need to be replaced for us to stand a fighting chance of STAYING up. So at what point will he be jettisoned? And who would take over? Same worry plagues me about the squad, too. This time next year, Shearer will be at the helm (for better or for worse). no he won't he'll still be comfortably on the motd sofa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I honestly think you only need 2 or 3 players to have a decent chance of staying up. Look at some of the squads in the PL. Look at some of the managers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I honestly think you only need 2 or 3 players to have a decent chance of staying up. Look at some of the squads in the PL. Look at some of the managers. Couldn't care - I think your current squad would survive, if you keep the momentum you have from going up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I honestly think you only need 2 or 3 players to have a decent chance of staying up. Look at some of the squads in the PL. Look at some of the managers. Couldn't care - I think your current squad would survive, if you keep the momentum you have from going up. That was my point as well. The squad is crap but when you look at some of the managers in the Prem it's laughable. Zola? Avram Grant? Megson? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I honestly think you only need 2 or 3 players to have a decent chance of staying up. Look at some of the squads in the PL. Look at some of the managers. Couldn't care - I think your current squad would survive, if you keep the momentum you have from going up. That was my point as well. The squad is crap but when you look at some of the managers in the Prem it's laughable. Zola? Avram Grant? Megson? I'd say Grant and Megson are better managers than Hughton but yeah, I agree, you've got a great chance of staying up. I don't understand this talk of you needing a massive overhaul to stay up. Rubbish. You need some confidence, which hopefully will transmit itself via the momentum you get from going up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 No matter what manager we have, if we go up, the lack of quality in midfield will send us down again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 No matter what manager we have, if we go up, the lack of quality in midfield will send us down again. I refuse to believe you wouldn't have a chance when you see the sorts of players plying their trade in the PL this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I refuse to believe you wouldn't have a chance when you see the sorts of players plying their trade in the PL this season. Our current midfield would create next to nothing in the Premiership. We must have the only midfield in the country who struggle to keep up with the match officials. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 If we go up, we'd need a new owner, a new manager and a lot of players. but if all three happen, there'll be too much upheaval. catch 22?? although i agree that with the right manager, this squad wouldnt need much change, but it'd only happen if ashley sold up. no matter what, it's gonna be another interesting summer though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane2005 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Danny Simpson - Benched ? why? Kizishvanilli left back for enrique ? why ? A back four of simpson , taylor , collo , enrique kept clean sheets , change it and we concede 2 . . why change it ? Hughton has the best team out of a bad league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Kizishvanilli left back for enrique ? why ? Not that I think Zurab was the best choice, but Enrique went off injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I can only imagine Simpson had a knock and was on the bench for emergencies (dire ones) only. This assumption comes from the fact that he has been first choice for some time and when Enrique has been injured in the past he has slotted in Simpson at LB. We often criticise decisions without knowing their full context. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I refuse to believe you wouldn't have a chance when you see the sorts of players plying their trade in the PL this season. Our current midfield would create next to nothing in the Premiership. We must have the only midfield in the country who struggle to keep up with the match officials. This got us relegated and it may yet be our undoing in the promotion stakes never mind next season in the prem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 At various times on this board, there's been the prospect of Moyes, O'Neill, Redknapp and Hughes becoming the manager, and many people have dismissed them as second-rate and not up to the job. We're far too critical of managers and I often think we won't be satisfied until Mourinho, Wenger or Ferguson is installed. Or Keegan or Shearer of course, but that's another story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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