To get rid of players there have to be buyers and the players need to want to go there. I fear we might get stuck with them.
He can 'lay down the law' as much as he likes, at the end of the day the players have the upper hand and can tell him to fuck off on the slightest whim.Sad, but true.
Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on June 30, 2011, 11:09:37 AMHe can 'lay down the law' as much as he likes, at the end of the day the players have the upper hand and can tell him to fuck off on the slightest whim.Sad, but true.Too true, you try telling an arrogant multi-millionaire in his early/mid 20's that he's not pulling his weight... I gather his response in a lot of cases will be "whatever man"
Quote from: villa_oldie on June 30, 2011, 01:59:22 PMQuote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on June 30, 2011, 11:09:37 AMHe can 'lay down the law' as much as he likes, at the end of the day the players have the upper hand and can tell him to fuck off on the slightest whim.Sad, but true.Too true, you try telling an arrogant multi-millionaire in his early/mid 20's that he's not pulling his weight... I gather his response in a lot of cases will be "whatever man"after he has removed his stupid headphones.
The players last season fell out with either Houllier or Mcallister. Or both. Now they are no longer in charge, there genuinely is an opportunity to have a clean slate. Ireland will be his biggest challenge. He might need some terrestial help to get that back on track........