TRon Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Thiago said: Lascelles had the perfect set-up for a good while - and I'm not digging him out here. At its best, he had two technical players either side of him in Schar/Lejeuene. They would do the forays up field, the fancy stuff, and clean up anything that came short. All Lascelles had to do was sit next to them and let them know what was happening. If it came in high it was his ball to win. If he needed to chase he could do that. I don't know when Rafa had the genesis of the idea to play us in a back three, I'd love to know, but he basically built a back three that was impeccable balanced. If Schar/Lejeune made a balls up you could trust Jamal to step in and clean up. We also didn't leave much space in behind which is what all defenders prefer. It's why I can look like Beckenbaeur at five a side and Bobby Davro on a 11aside pitch. Tbf, even if Rafa isn't your cup of tea as a manager, he knows how to put together a team that will play exactly how he wants them to. He didn't buy Lascelles remember, he just saw someone who he could fit into his back 3 effectively, and as you rightly point out, that gave him a basis to fit two complementary ball playing CB's either side of him. It's just good management as opposed to not having a fucking clue, a la Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Manxst said: The cunt that stamped on Tomisayu’s face the other week? No thanks- thought he was shite and every time I’ve watched him he’s ran around headless. Haha remember when shearer volleyed Neil lennons head Godfreys didn't have a patch on that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, jack j said: Haha remember when shearer volleyed Neil lennons head Godfreys didn't have a patch on that I remember when this club defended people who kicked opponents in the face. How far we've fallen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Lose tomorrow and it’s curtains for him? I fancy them to sneak a draw actually! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Fantail Breeze said: Wouldn’t fancy us against Darlington based on Sunday. Need a massive improvement. It wasn't that bad like (it was by no means acceptable either). Plus Everton don't have anyone the quality of Tielemans and Maddison to knob us on the break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Pretty much has the kids out tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Hope he loved getting a point there tonight. So weird that they despise him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Great result given the rabble we had out but let's be clear - on another night Chelsea win that 5-0. So many missed chances. Pleased with the spirit but we got lucky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Has he been sacked yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, mighty__mag said: Has he been sacked yet? Do you want him to be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Got to give him till the end of the season at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Willow said: Do you want him to be? Should I ? Was thinking more about the Everton fans who are similar to the Mackem know how, the type of superiority, surely by now they'll be losing it, surely being beaten by Brighton at home is getting close to crunch time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Never thought I'd say this about Rafa but we need him there to have more chance of beating them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) Has to at least be allowed to let Everton lose to us before he goes. Fully expect the to panic and get a contrasting attacking coach in to appease fans. We should really just stick a bid in for lewin. All that said it would be perfect if they shat the bed and got a fat Sam or Bruce as stop gap. Probably better getting big Dunc back! Edited January 2, 2022 by toontownman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) We constantly go on about other fans/pundits etc telling us whats right for our club and then we do the exact same Fair enough they weren't the most welcoming but even with their squad issues he's not doing a great job. Their local derby are one of the best teams on the planet and they obviously want to try and complete with them, Rafa doesn't look the manager for that. As much as I loved him here I really didn't want him back after the takeover. Edited January 2, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Hanshithispantz said: We constantly go on about other fans/pundits etc telling us whats right for our club and then we do the exact same Fair enough they weren't the most welcoming but even with their squad issues he's not doing a great job. They're local derby are one of the best teams on the planet and they obviously want to try and complete with them, Rafa doesn't look the manager for that. As much as I loved him here I really didn't want him back after the takeover. Not wholly his fault obviously but he's doing a terrible job at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) Yes! to answer my own question #Rafaout is trending on Twitter, and they're entering full on meltdown. 2 wins in the last 15. 6 points from 36. They want Big Dunk at the wheel. He was daft to go there imo. Edited January 2, 2022 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh74 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Looks like we dodged a bullet. Quick tin hat on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Boats gone now. No way would I drop Eddie for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Yesterdays man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Something to be said about picking the right job as a manager and he has gone and picked an absolute stinker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 26 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: We constantly go on about other fans/pundits etc telling us whats right for our club and then we do the exact same Fair enough they weren't the most welcoming but even with their squad issues he's not doing a great job. They're local derby are one of the best teams on the planet and they obviously want to try and complete with them, Rafa doesn't look the manager for that. As much as I loved him here I really didn't want him back after the takeover. Neither did I, but I still think he's a good manager, just joined the wrong club. Actually, I don't think the fans of any top club will be happy with that type of football any more, Mourinho is also not fashionable any more for the same reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Still love him but wouldn’t go back now we have Eddie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 41 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: Never thought I'd say this about Rafa but we need him there to have more chance of beating them Not sure this works like. He’s coached most of our players and knows their weaknesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I think he's going to regret the Everton/Newcastle decision for a long old while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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