Aside from Moyes -who was the popular choice back then, I did mention Laudrup as one to look at in 2010. Part of the reason for that was his willingness to take the job previously. But after Brondby, he developed a reputation for only staying with clubs for less than 12 months. There was also a suggestion that he was offered the Blackburn job and had insisted on a release clause allowing him to move to Spain should one of the La Liga clubs come in for him. Swansea look like a good, progressive outfit. But in fairness, he has benefited from the good work that occurred there previously. You'd have to wonder what he would have made of players like NRC, Sidwell, Dunne and Collins though, blokes who had some very admirable qualities but who could trap a ball further than most mere mortals can kick it.
Quote from: KevinGage on January 13, 2014, 03:33:44 PMAside from Moyes -who was the popular choice back then, I did mention Laudrup as one to look at in 2010. Part of the reason for that was his willingness to take the job previously. But after Brondby, he developed a reputation for only staying with clubs for less than 12 months. There was also a suggestion that he was offered the Blackburn job and had insisted on a release clause allowing him to move to Spain should one of the La Liga clubs come in for him. Swansea look like a good, progressive outfit. But in fairness, he has benefited from the good work that occurred there previously. You'd have to wonder what he would have made of players like NRC, Sidwell, Dunne and Collins though, blokes who had some very admirable qualities but who could trap a ball further than most mere mortals can kick it. This was my point on another thread about Swansea, they are a club who has adopted a footballing style that stays regardless of the manager. It's the way to run a football club because it makes appointing managers a lot easier and also you don't tend to need a mass exodus of players every time a new man comes in.
They're largely toothless upfront because their primary goalscorer is out injured.
Quote from: PaulWinch again on January 13, 2014, 03:42:04 PMQuote from: KevinGage on January 13, 2014, 03:33:44 PMAside from Moyes -who was the popular choice back then, I did mention Laudrup as one to look at in 2010. Part of the reason for that was his willingness to take the job previously. But after Brondby, he developed a reputation for only staying with clubs for less than 12 months. There was also a suggestion that he was offered the Blackburn job and had insisted on a release clause allowing him to move to Spain should one of the La Liga clubs come in for him. Swansea look like a good, progressive outfit. But in fairness, he has benefited from the good work that occurred there previously. You'd have to wonder what he would have made of players like NRC, Sidwell, Dunne and Collins though, blokes who had some very admirable qualities but who could trap a ball further than most mere mortals can kick it. This was my point on another thread about Swansea, they are a club who has adopted a footballing style that stays regardless of the manager. It's the way to run a football club because it makes appointing managers a lot easier and also you don't tend to need a mass exodus of players every time a new man comes in.I believe it's a somewhat similar set up in Lyon. Each signing is made by a committee consisting of the chairman/DoF, other high ranking board members, coaches, scouts and of course the manager (or head coach as it is in this system, similar to Albion). Would be great to have something similar where there was an ethos throughout the club and have everyone pulling in the same direction.
Not buying Gazza in 1995.
Quote from: PaulWinch again on January 13, 2014, 04:10:30 PMThey're largely toothless upfront because their primary goalscorer is out injured. They spent £12 million on Bony. Maybe Lambert knows a better striker when he sees one?
They look toothless up front to me. I am not sure if that is progressive.
Quote from: Ads on January 13, 2014, 03:57:17 PMThey look toothless up front to me. I am not sure if that is progressive.Bet you would swop places with them?
Quote from: Rudy65 on January 13, 2014, 08:52:41 PMQuote from: Ads on January 13, 2014, 03:57:17 PMThey look toothless up front to me. I am not sure if that is progressive.Bet you would swop places with them?I doubt it right now as they're below us. However in comparison the trajectory of the two clubs in the last 5 years is quite telling.
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