Now is that Manager or is it Coach? If its the former, that would mean surely the Speakman approach, Data, analysis, rolling scouting is finished.
No idea, they're all managers in my opinion .. ... I expect they do a bit coaching as well mind. And I can't think of any club that has a head coach who doesn't manage as well.
There’s always someone looking for that little chink so they can throw s hit at the club, quite embarrassing really, keep digging mate.
I knew exactly what you meant mate, I was replying to the same person as you but on your reply, sorry
Still making the right noises - can totally get what he's saying about kids at home. Taken this from ALS Facebook page :- MOWBRAY WITH PATERNAL APPROACH The gaffer has been explaining how he has approached coaching the Lads, with it being a very young squad he has likened it with life back at home with his own children. CHANGING HABITS “One of my children was sitting at the table the other day, and the fridge is literally two feet behind him. His mam was at the other side of the table, and he said, ‘Will you get me a drink of water, mam?’ I’m looking at it thinking, ‘Am I listening to this?’ You have to remember I haven’t really been there for five-and-a-half years, so I’m thinking, ‘Hang on a minute. Stop. Get up and get the water yourself. It’s there, it’s right behind you’. Yet they’ve become so used to their mam doing everything for them, and you become what your habits are. So, you have to change the habits, just like I have to change the habits of the young players we’ve got here.” HIGH STANDARDS “I understand things can be different when you’re young. But I try to live my own life by really high standards, with how I live and what I do. I’m living back at home now and I have it right in front of my face. I see it every night with my children. There are things I’m trying to change with them, but it’s not always easy. I want them to change their own bed on a morning. I don’t expect their mother to have to go and make their bed. ‘Make your bed’. What are they doing? It’s literally just a duvet. It’s not like it was in the old days with sheets – just pull your duvet up, get your pillows straight, open the curtains, what are you doing?” LITTLE THINGS “It’s a bit similar with young footballers really. Make sure you brush your boots down and put them back on your own peg. Make sure you’re ready for training. Turn your shorts and your socks the right way round otherwise the kitman has to do it, to put them in the wash. It’s little things, but put them all together, and they’re actually quite important.” GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT “It’s about changing the habits of the players we’ve got here. I’ve got to make them look forward, get turned, recognise space, travel with the ball, put it in the box, run in the box. You have to change their habits, and it’s not easy to do. What you can’t do is try to change everything in a few days, or a week or a couple of weeks. Changing footballers’ habits takes months, but hopefully along the way, things gradually improve.” SAFC FAMILY “If I can help them in any way, then I’ll do that. I’ve always tried to put family above everything really, and the football club has to be a family for these young lads. I’ve had some trauma in my life and can understand how important family is. Young footballers should know I’m here to help and protect them. As long as they live their lives well and professionally, they’ll get huge support off me. I don’t feel I’m a dictatorial coach. I want the players to come along on the journey with me. I want to be able to put my arm around them, and support them and try to make them better. I want them to believe I’m a good guy who’s here to help them.” OFF THE CAMERA PERSONALITY “What is my personality? People will often say to me, ‘God, he’s very dour, isn’t he? That Mowbray, Jesus, he’s dour’. Yet the reality behind the scenes is that I don’t think I am dour. I think I’ve got a normal personality, really. My job is professional, I have to be seen as a head coach or a manager, which means you’re in charge and you have a responsibility about your job. So, it’s right to stand in front of a TV camera and talk sensibly, getting across that you know what you’re doing and where you’re going, and what’s right and what’s wrong. But when the camera’s not on, there’s no problem to interact and be funny or to have a bit of banter with someone and try to embarrass them and make a laugh. I feel as if that’s the human being I am. But with stress every two or three days because a football match comes along.”
Don't think I matters really. He'll do the job he's always done no matter what he's called. Nowt going on here he hasn't seen before. He'll be fine.
Interesting one with TM. Overachieved but the plan was not for him to be here years and progress through leagues. Steady and keep young players moving forward. Be surprised if the change was made so soon (as in next season). We will see soon enough.
Interesting link. Worked with de Zerbi at Benevento and Sassuolo so might have some similar ideas to him. This article makes him sound an interesting prospect. https://totalfootballanalysis.com/h...lar style to,the newest characters leading it.
