One of my local non-league clubs had a manager a few years back who used a tablet. The fans, naturally horrified at this outburst of modernism, used to just call him iPad.
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Warburton is indeed an ex-stockbroker but the man with the stats-based recruitment and analysis is Brentford owner Matthew Benham. They fell out in early 2015 when Warburton wanted more input into transfer decisions and, although he stayed until the end of the season and reached the play-offs, his contract was not renewed. Benham suffered a sustained campaign of mockery from Warburton’s friends in the press for ‘sacking’ Brentford’s most successful post-war manager.Originally posted by Sits View Post
However, Warburton’s subsequent failures at Rangers and Forest and Brentford’s continued over-achievement in the higher reaches of the Championship suggest that it was the real ‘man with the laptop’ i.e. Matthew Benham, who was responsible for his initial success at Brentford.Comment
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Thanks, much appreciated.Comment
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Mark Hughes seems likely to be given his marching orders from StokeComment
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Accompanied by a joyous round of applause from the general direction of Shepherds Bush.Comment
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You’re still banging this drum about Hughes more than five years after his one season managing your club despite the fact that it’s been proven to be a complete basket case before and since?Comment
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I'm not particularly, but QPR fans as a whole certainly are. He's neck-and-neck with Redknapp for Most Despised Manager of the Past Decade — and we we've had quite a few.Comment
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I'd still rather have him back than giving the job to Giggs... or pretty much any of the other candidates to be honest, it's some pretty thin gruel.Comment
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I think having Hughes back wouldn't be the worst appointment, he'd also bring his backroom staff I'm guessing which could cause some problems with Osian and his role.
For me anyone other than Giggs is ok.Comment
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He must have quit on boxing day, gone to Harley Street that evening, had the transplant done and then dyed it before his first press conference.Originally posted by Mr Beast View Post
I've always liked Carvalhal, but he's no more than a capable manager, he doesn't have the minute attention to detail or the arrogance that is found within the best Portuguese managers who win trophies. I'd rate him at the same level as Paulo Sergio, Jose Couceiro and Domingos Pacienca, all of whom have been chewed up and spat out by hopeless Sporting presidents over the past decade.
Carvalhal's unforgettable moment in the spotlight was leading Setúbal to win the League Cup with victory over Benfica in a penalty shoot out. He formedva fantastic team consisting of rejects and veterans, players like Claudio Pitbull, soon to be Portuguese No 1 Eduardo and the Cameroonian striker Meyong. Lovely team to watch.
One thing he'll do is get the best out of Renato Sanches. He's already done the first important thing, played him for the full 90 minutes and played him deeper, allowing him to do what he does best by picking up loose balls and breaking.Comment
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Vancouver Whitecaps fans are surprised to see Carl Robinson's name mentioned (apparently Ramsey and Bale have been lobbying for him.) He hasn't particularly impressed many of them.Originally posted by 3 Colours Red View PostComment
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If you're proposing that there is a time limit for hating ex managers, then I'm not sure that I can continue to be a football fan.Originally posted by Ray de Galles View PostComment
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Carvalhal spent most of those 90 minutes talking to Renato Sanches, perhaps with a run of games he might find some form and by playing him in his best position he's got a chance.
Interesting to not that Stev9e compares Carvalhal to Jose Coucerio, he was the first manager I saw to play the 4-6-0 formation and make it work in an attacking sense when Gaziantepspor destroyed Beşiktaş about 7 seasons ago. It was all about passing and movement and was an absolute joy to watch.Comment
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Yeah, Couceiro is a bit like, Arsene Wenger; encyclopedically knowledge but more concerned with how a team plays opposed to winning at all costs.Comment
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Marcuse will be shown the Adorno.Comment
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I have a real soft spot for Vitória and they do play some joyous football but are just so toothless when it matters. Unlike a Wenger team (and up unitl this season) his team has often had the better of the big three. They're struggling this time around but all the pressure seems to have been on the directors who resigned en masse and a new chairman eleceted just before Christmas. I don't think the his job is on the line just yet.Originally posted by steveeeeeeeee View PostComment
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Anyone know anything about Jos Luhukay? Allegedly Wednesday's first choice to be new manager.
A cursory search tells me he had a journeyman playing career in Holland, and has only managed in Germany. He's been promoted from 2.Bundesliga three times. Hasn't worked since a short spell at Stuttgart at the start of last season. Also has a silly moustache.
I presume he's got links to Doyen Sports in some way.Comment
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Claims to be a Van Gall disciple and committed to attractive football, but also has a record as a strict disciplinarian who gets on players’ nerves.
Was known as “the Little Dictator” at Augsburg (he’s 5’6”).Comment
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Is Van Gall related to Sepp Bladder?Comment
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How did you know?Comment
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So. We've appointed him, then. Up all night to get Jos Luhakay.Comment
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Surely today's result is the end for Mark Hughes.Comment
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are coventry still playing in a pub car park in holyhead or have thing settled down for them?Comment
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They're back at the Ricoh but are still owned by SISU.
So no, things haven't settled down one bit.Comment
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