Because traditionally in Britain a manager would come in to run the club top to bottom. Historically, some very successful managers never even took training, they delegated it to the coaching staff and simply observed when it came to thinking about picking a team. We are employing a head coach, because that's what the role is, with other roles covering the likes of recruitment, youth development, contract negotiations and overseeing the day to day running of the club. "Manager" and "head coach" do tend to be used interchangeably though. Personally I think the continentals have got it right by calling them "technical directors". An old skool manager was so much more that that, though I reiterate, some rarely ever set foot on the training pitch.
You mean someone who does their job and respects authority? You think Meyler should be storming into Walter's office demanding a change of tactics just because he's on the coaching staff?
I thought Daws handled the interview really well. Remained respectful to the outgoing staff but also made it clear that the focus has to be on Saturday. Nothing controversial, just stuck to the mantra of ‘what’s done is done and we move on’.
Interesting point that the u18s are in London Friday night so that might rule Meyler out of being part of Dawson's support staff.
Surprised you didn't ask if he was shearing. The views expressed in my posts are not necessarily mine.
I think there’s a big assumption here, which is natural. That is an assumption that Dawson has the mental accuity and tactical ability to apply all that he has experienced and apply that himself. He’s a club legend so I hope he has that capability, but does he?
