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Do managers really make a difference?

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Cest Advocaat, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. Cest Advocaat

    Cest Advocaat Well-Known Member

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    I don't think I need to answer that do I?

    Mon is a ****ing gift from the Gods. I know I love the man but who wouldn't now. He is awesome.

    6 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in 9 league games and into the hat for the 5th round. We are 8th now. 8 weeks ago I thought we were relegation candidates. All this and with the same players. Not cheque book management. Just bloody good management.

    I think the derby game will be a belter.

    FTM
     
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  2. Wherewereyou

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    No question - we WERE relegation candidates, without a doubt. The turnaround must even exceed your expectations.
     
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  3. Hairyhaggis

    Hairyhaggis Well-Known Member

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    I want Bruce back! Least he made some signings during the windows!

    (yes, this was sarcasm. I <3 MoN. I have a hard on for MoN)
     
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  4. Bexinio

    Bexinio Well-Known Member

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    haha a new high from you Cest, i know its hard to debate with you at the best of times but to answer your own thread on the first line lol
     
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  5. trouble_n_stripes

    trouble_n_stripes Active Member

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    Campbell's goal for possible Goal of the Season?
     
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  6. froggy1973

    froggy1973 Well-Known Member

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    Can't argue with you there Cest.
     
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  7. cumbrianmackem

    cumbrianmackem Well-Known Member

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    What he has done is nothing short of exceptional, the lads have taken to bits a very good Norwich side who were in terrific form themselves on the back of doing the same to a good Swansea team. Can he keep it going when facing the ugly tactics of Mr Pulis on Saturday, time will tell.|
     
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  8. froggy1973

    froggy1973 Well-Known Member

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    To me That's the think about MON he can change it around, we'll have to be careful and keep them back in their own half.
     
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  9. cumbrianmackem

    cumbrianmackem Well-Known Member

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    Listening to five live tonight and even they were singing our praises including Mark Lawrenson, an Arsenal fine tweeted to say we could catch them up in this form and our goal difference is only bettered by the top four, a remarkable turn around, well done lads..
     
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  10. QWOP

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    <laugh> You guys are 8th now!! Remarkable turn around and the way we are playing, it could be an interesting derby (not looking forward to it though :()
     
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    steve bruce - 12 points from 14 games


    martin o'neill 18 points from 9 games


    now i know football doesn't quite work out like this, but pro rata for the season mon has 46 points. that's fourth place. comfortably.


    and we tore a decent side to shreds tonight, by all accounts.
     
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  12. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    Fair play, this derby could really go either way, already nervous as fook for it.

    A little demonstration of the impact of o'neill since he has taken over


    please log in to view this image
     
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  13. Willa Pond

    Willa Pond Active Member

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    Thanks for sharing that Jacky, I hadn't seen it.
     
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  14. Siddall

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    I'm sorry that's just ****ing wierd.
     
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  15. Poyet's Eleven

    Poyet's Eleven Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Newcastle lads.

    I still am a bit wary that this is just a run, but it's been ****ing great winning games!

    Derby day should be good. 0-0 draw will be more than enough for me!
     
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  16. Cest Advocaat

    Cest Advocaat Well-Known Member

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    Lads. Honestly. Hand on ex little heart.

    I knew Martin O Neill was Christ's representative on earth but really, even I didn't think if could do this with the same players. This is not cheque book management, its just brilliant management.

    Can you love a man and not be gay? Lol
     
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  17. MackemsRule

    MackemsRule Well-Known Member

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    Cest the boy has just rolled in pissed and can't stop laughing. :)
    He has shouted himself hoarse at the SOL.
    He managed a question before he stumbled up the stairs to bed, he has to be up for work at six.
    "What could have been, if Bruce had been given the boot earlier."
    He disappeared before I could answer.
    I then thought what if Bruce was sacked earlier and MON wasn't ready to take over at that time!!!!!!!!!!!
    I ****ing scared myself, hahaha
     
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  18. Gil T Azell

    Gil T Azell Well-Known Member

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    C'est. Hope you managed to find a bar/hotel showing the match. Good performance from all SAFC players out there tonight.
     
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  19. concrete tony

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    This is the best chance this football club has every had to break into the top 6! Martin O'neill is the reason. Not saying we'll make it this season but since O'Neill has been in charge the form guide puts us top of the league!
     
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  20. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

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    I'm not trying to detract from MON'S achievements so far, but didn't you say very similar things about Steve Bruce after his first few games?
     
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