It's always arguable whether or to what extent a manager can contribute anything when dealing with top players. Why should a manager make any difference at all? But looking at most successful managers, you would say motivation is something they can add.
Spurs seem to have more energy under Sherwood; the lethargy which was evident from the outset in the 0-6 defeat at City seems to have gone. Adebayor has come back into the team, having supposedly exiled himself, speaks volumes too. Perhaps the players are responding better to Sherwood and that is reflected in a bit more commitment and effort.
Moyes got Everton motivated, but seems to be struggling at Utd. This is most clearly demonstrated by the disappearance of "The Alamo". How did SAF consistently get players to give everything as if their lives depended on it at the end of games Utd were chasing? How did he instill the belief that those players could overcome any deficit by producing their best when it really mattered and was proved right time and time again with late goals? This happened with different teams and different players under his charge. They all demonstrated the same never say die attitude and will to win. Nothing to do with ability or tactics per se - everything to do with confidence and self belief instilled by the manager.
Spurs seem to have more energy under Sherwood; the lethargy which was evident from the outset in the 0-6 defeat at City seems to have gone. Adebayor has come back into the team, having supposedly exiled himself, speaks volumes too. Perhaps the players are responding better to Sherwood and that is reflected in a bit more commitment and effort.
Moyes got Everton motivated, but seems to be struggling at Utd. This is most clearly demonstrated by the disappearance of "The Alamo". How did SAF consistently get players to give everything as if their lives depended on it at the end of games Utd were chasing? How did he instill the belief that those players could overcome any deficit by producing their best when it really mattered and was proved right time and time again with late goals? This happened with different teams and different players under his charge. They all demonstrated the same never say die attitude and will to win. Nothing to do with ability or tactics per se - everything to do with confidence and self belief instilled by the manager.
)......but knowing when to move an assistant on.
