I didn't particularly want him, infact, I was pretty deflated when he was confirmed.I think we missed an opportunity to get some real quality in.That said, I don't want to turn against him yet.To be fair to him, he has had 2 games, and they have resulted in 2 narrow defeats. We could just as easily be sitting here with 2 draws from those games.Along with the total lack of confidence, and poor quality we are having absolutely no luck whatsoever.I really think he can do something on the first point. If he can get the confidence levels raised, and we can nick a win tomorrow, then maybe we will see a light at the end of the tunnel.Despite all that, if we do manage to survive, and then get sold in the summer, I would hope that Timmy gets a golden handshake and someone with real quality and experience is then brought in.
Quote from: aj2k77 on March 02, 2015, 09:10:39 AMQuote from: Monty on March 02, 2015, 08:38:17 AMI just want to know why he's telling us his psychological plans for the team. He's said he wants a siege mentality, then he says he's 'ramping up the pressure' on the players, confiding that it's 'reverse psychology' but maybe we need it. I just don't quite know what that means, exactly.It seems he's suggesting that the players haven't realised what trouble they are in, have lacked urgency and have been told everythings ok for too long, so he's trying to get across the reality of it and that they need to step up as players and leaders now and make things happen.Most top sportsmen admit to getting nervous before big games and say it's the pressure and nerves that push them that little further to concentrate and perform, rather than when they are totally comfortable and relaxed.I agree with him.I think the biggest difference (over and above natural ability) is the way people react to that pressure.The top players use that pressure to perform, based on a belief in their own ability and technique.The lesser players get "rabbit frozen in headlights" syndrome if they don't have that basic belief in their own abilities. When you're there and worrying about if you're good enough to cope, you're more likely to screw up. Have enough set-backs and instead of questioning your abilities you end pretty much convinced that you're not good enough and the first set back in a game proves this and head drops. The whole thing becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. (see also England in penalty shoot-outs)I don't agree that they're not aware off how much trouble in they're in, I think the fact that they're painfully aware of how much trouble they're in is the problem, and it's that lacking self belief that's missing. (And after the season they've had up to now it would be a miracle if they'd got any left, which is why I though that a more experienced head than Sherwood would have been a better bet. Someone the players could look at and think to themselves "well he's been around a bit and he knows what he's talking about." rather than "What the hell does he know about this."
Quote from: Monty on March 02, 2015, 08:38:17 AMI just want to know why he's telling us his psychological plans for the team. He's said he wants a siege mentality, then he says he's 'ramping up the pressure' on the players, confiding that it's 'reverse psychology' but maybe we need it. I just don't quite know what that means, exactly.It seems he's suggesting that the players haven't realised what trouble they are in, have lacked urgency and have been told everythings ok for too long, so he's trying to get across the reality of it and that they need to step up as players and leaders now and make things happen.Most top sportsmen admit to getting nervous before big games and say it's the pressure and nerves that push them that little further to concentrate and perform, rather than when they are totally comfortable and relaxed.I agree with him.
I just want to know why he's telling us his psychological plans for the team. He's said he wants a siege mentality, then he says he's 'ramping up the pressure' on the players, confiding that it's 'reverse psychology' but maybe we need it. I just don't quite know what that means, exactly.
They should be aware - some of them have had 4 years previous experience and practice.As for fear - well I remember an interview with George Foreman talking about fighting Joe Frazier. He said, to paraphrase, he was scared shitless as Smokin Joe had knocked over Ali, takin ghis unbeaten record, and nearly took Jimmy Ellis's head off. Frazier look indestructible but Foreman used the fear (not to mention unbelieveable punching power) to his advantage knocked him out in 2 rounds.
I have to disagree with you on the players realising the shit they are in. They've lacked urgency, tempo and effort in a lot of games this season and it hasn't all been down to tactics. I've thought they've needed to man up, put their bodies on the line, fight for every 50 /50 ball and knock on and it hasn't been like that, not just because they haven't been told to do it, some things are instinctive and attitude and not tactical. Things have been too easy down at Bodymoor Heath.
Certainly have to question Sherwoods judgment after today. Leaving Agbonlahor on for so long despite yet another woeful display, not bringing Gil on as well. Have to say I think bringing MacDonald back is also a mistake. Smashing guy, but simply not effective as a coach as we saw in his first spell.
They should have a drop in form clause!I think clauses for reduction in pay if relegated are pretty standard and will kick in if.....
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