La Parka Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 10 minutes ago, Pilko said: I'd love to hear from some of the lads who were being ultra-condescending and know-all to anyone who dared to point out that things were shit in October/November. Can remember loads of phrases like "You'd think people would know better, you'd think they would learn, look at last time when we clicked and went on that winning run, Howe's sides always click by January, he's been hamstrung by the Wissa injury it'll get loads better when he's back". Cheers pilko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Nine said: Poor finishing has absolutely fucked us recently tbf Partly the story. We've managed to take the lead plenty of times this season and still lost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 15 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: I think he’s mentally exhausted. Trying to compete on 4 fronts with a squad that’s not big enough or good enough to compete on 4 fronts and a management style that needs loads of control and time on the training ground with players, it’s twatted him. The performances and his comments are indicative of how tired he is, he looks completely shot. He can’t see the wood from the trees. I also wonder how much the stint in hospital took out of him last year. I do think he (and the team) deserves the summer to rest and reset. I hope he’s learned lessons from this season re: tactics and game management, so that we’ll not be stuck trying to ram a square peg in a round hole all next season like we are now. But he’s on a hiding to nothing if Wilson (and it should be Wilson calling these shots, not Eddie) doesn’t back him with a massive investment in the squad over the summer. Edited February 7 by Deuce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) Just now, TRon said: Partly the story. We've managed to take the lead plenty of times this season and still lost. Both are true Edited February 7 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 9 minutes ago, duo said: 100% - he didn't get a day off in the Summer. Honestly PIF owe him a lot as he was the only one that kept the lights on. Yet they've hung him out to dry in Jan. Team is crying out for some new players just to freshen things up. And then took most of the criticism for it, which is what pisses me off the most. He should have got nothing but praise for stepping in when needed imo, but he hasn't even had the luxury of being cut any slack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 28 minutes ago, Ben said: What other manager could cope better with a small squad and 2 games a week Its not Arsenal size, but I wont call our squad small. Yes we have picked up some injuries here and there the whole season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 20 minutes ago, Pilko said: He always puts it on himself and blames nobody else and it's really commendable. He looks tired and worn out in those photos and I've no doubt he's working himself into the ground to get it right. The only part that is frustrating with this kind of talk is he talks about learning from mistakes and yet we see the same issues with the setup or ineffective approaches to games rear their heads constantly. Just once it’d be nice to hear him say, “Wolte, lad, you’re a big fucking cunt. Throw your weight around ffs.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Gutted for this guy tbh. That post match had an air about it I didn't enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 10 minutes ago, Pilko said: I'd love to hear from some of the lads who were being ultra-condescending and know-all to anyone who dared to point out that things were shit in October/November. Can remember loads of phrases like "You'd think people would know better, you'd think they would learn, look at last time when we clicked and went on that winning run, Howe's sides always click by January, he's been hamstrung by the Wissa injury it'll get loads better when he's back". Show some examples mate and apologies should follow. Or are you just trying to point score with 'i told you so'. Neither helps does it ? When we all want the same thing, entitled fan bases turn on each other. We can't ever be that, we just can't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 12 minutes ago, Pilko said: I'd love to hear from some of the lads who were being ultra-condescending and know-all to anyone who dared to point out that things were shit in October/November. Can remember loads of phrases like "You'd think people would know better, you'd think they would learn, look at last time when we clicked and went on that winning run, Howe's sides always click by January, he's been hamstrung by the Wissa injury it'll get loads better when he's back". Hi It's all still in the post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Tough watch today. Certainly feels like he recognises he’s under the most pressure in his tenure. Success has a quiet way of sowing the seeds of stagnation. Lot of us will have seen it in our own professional lives: some of the most successful businesses gradually go stale, even when led by highly capable and respected leaders. The same strong leadership that provides direction and stability has a fallacy within it: over time familiar strategies, habits, and assumptions can become entrenched, limiting responsiveness to change. Eddie has brought structure, belief, and clear progress, but over time the same systems, ideas, and personnel have simply become too familiar. But long term success requires a willingness to keep evolving and injecting new ideas to sustain momentum. Hithero, unfortunately he’s not shown that he can add a different dimension. I still hope he can turn it around and would give him the season, but he may well have taken us as far as he can—and that’s fine. As the adage goes, ‘what got us here won’t get us there’. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Spurs, Villa (cup), City, Everton, Manure, Chelsea, Mackems next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, toon25 said: Spurs, Villa (cup), City, Everton, Manure, Chelsea, Mackems next. It’s a decent run of games tbf, if we where in any sort of form of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Would 100% throw the game at Villa in the cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, The Butcher said: Would 100% throw the game at Villa in the cup. I think that's our remaining chance of saving the season tbh. We could easily go there and win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, toon25 said: Spurs, Villa (cup), City, Everton, Manure, Chelsea, Mackems next. Good god. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 He seems just spent, making poor decisions upon poor decisions. Starting the has been Trippier 6 games in 20 days is just so mindnumbingly stupid. I've been saying for a while that his playstyle doesn't fit with playing two games a week, and now im also starting to think that his mentality doesn't fit either. Works himself into exhaustion just like he does with our players. We are lucky we got the points we got, otherwise i'd be really scared looking down at the table with the way things are looking now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 We look like a team that needs some help with coaching. I think he needs some help here. Nothing wrong with getting someone who can inject some ideas that work. We’re really average (at best) with the ball. And our midfield……whew…….drive a bus through it at any time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Great managers rebuild their teams over and over so they don't stagnate. Eddie has to do that, and has to some extent lose the loyalty to certain players. He can be ruthless, he needs to show that now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, The Butcher said: Would 100% throw the game at Villa in the cup. Why ? We aren’t doing anything in the league, may as well try for a cup run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, Displayname said: He seems just spent, making poor decisions upon poor decisions. Starting the has been Trippier 6 games in 20 days is just so mindnumbingly stupid. I've been saying for a while that his playstyle doesn't fit with playing two games a week, and now im also starting to think that his mentality doesn't fit either. Works himself into exhaustion just like he does with our players. We are lucky we got the points we got, otherwise i'd be really scared looking down at the table with the way things are looking now. Jesus man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Why ? We aren’t doing anything in the league, may as well try for a cup run. Would prefer to salvage our league form. We aren't winning shit this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Would 100% throw the game at Villa in the cup. Wish you'd followed this up with "by playing Neave and Shahar" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Why ? We aren’t doing anything in the league, may as well try for a cup run. Aye im up for that it’s probably our best chance at Europe now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 3 minutes ago, TRon said: I think that's our remaining chance of saving the season tbh. We could easily go there and win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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