I highlighted the relevant bit, but here you go again: ""None of the things he did were sackable offenses" ... yet he has been sacked? ... ergo they were then!". You DON'T KNOW why he was sacked!!! So to say he was sacked for one or any of the incidents that were public knowledge (Bucks referred to "bizarre activities of grabbing opposing players by the throat and unstable ranting in press conferences", which is what I was responding to) is inaccurate. And in the same post in which you said: "there are many sweepingly assertive comments made on the board that have no real substance or 'inside knowledge' behind them...". The very definition of irony.
The real world to them is one where they have little privacy and all their actions are scrutinised. None of us knows how that feel and likely never will.
Plenty of managers you mean? That's because we all handle stress differently and all have different motivations. Pearson has the unfortunately double whammy of being both incredibly passionate what he does and unable to manage stress effectively, which makes him volatile. Sven was the complete opposite; lacking passion but copes incredibly well under stress, meaning he comes across as a nicer guy in the public eye. Neither of these characteristics though have anything to with being a good manager or a nice person away from cameras/pressure.
Not sure if this has already been posted so forgive me if it has, but a interesting gathering of opinions on Ranieri's appointment. Not one think he'll "take us to the next level", but a few think he'll take us down... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33519662
must be true its on the bbc just because they can find people who say its a backwards step doesn't mean it is.if pundets where any good at making predictions they would be down the bookies not on the telly.
I don't believe that you have been through all of that without getting angry at someone...which I think it's Lesta's point. It's also rather ignorant to suggest that everyone deals with pressure in the same way.
Its much easier for pundits to say he'll fail as theres less repercussion if they are wrong. Pessimists are never dissapointed.
... who said I haven't been angry? ... I have experienced extremes of emotion. ... so what ... that doesn't justify sacrificing basic courtesy in my book ... I certainly would never advocate that people act like I have in dealing with life's events - I have screwed up on countless occasions ... but I don't think I have ever treated anyone with contempt - despite 'the pressure' ... .. and suggesting that I have suggested that everyone should deal with pressure in the same way is itself ignorant ... the point being made is that you can't excuse some behaviour, particularly repetitive traits, by virtue of pressure ... if you can't stand the heat etc ... or do we excuse every act of mankind, every person with a 'God complex' because the poor love is under a bit of pressure? ...
They're aren't any repercussions for pundits anyway. Mark Lawrenson for insteance is always getting his predictions wrong, and has done for years, yet remains in a job as "an expert".
emmence I assume you mean in your professional life, as you certainly treat Proud with contempt on here! What makes you think Pearson has a God Complex? As for the "can't standing the heat" comment, well he DID stand the heat BECAUSE he didn't walk away, even if he did let off stream on the odd journalist or fan. And guess what? He got the job done, so he's to be applauded for that. And we're not talking about "a bit of pressure" but immense pressure that you and I will never be able to relate to. Although you, with your "sweepingly assertive comments" obviously believe you can relate, so perhaps we have a former celebrity in our midst...
Not sure why this is continuing. People have different opinions but no-one on here has the truth about what really happened behind closed doors. Agree to disagree, cos quite frankly, when it starts getting personal, I for one lose respect. Nobody is going to convince anyone else on their point of view, so why take it to personal levels? We are looking forward to our second season in the Premiershp - it is now less than 3 weeks away, and I am really looking forward to the Sunderland game (and the pre-season game at Burton). Ranieri (back to the OP) has a lot to prove to many people and the reaction to his appointment is split, but he is the guy behind the desk now, and I am cautiously looking forward to see what he can achieve for our glorious club - mind you I was pleased when we appointed Peter Taylor - so what do I know?
.. have to disagree with you there ... unless challenging his view is contempt ... got a lot of time for Proud in fact because he has a number of qualities I admire ... but that dorsn't mean I have to agree or accept some of his assertions or opinions ...
Amen to that Barwell Some of this lot are worse than women on here. Lol. Can't wait until we can get back to "football" !!!!
