Welcome Roberto Di Matteo and Steve Clarke

[mattjpa]

Does no one find it strange that there hasn't been an interview with the new manager yet?

Not really, it'll probably be a joint press conference with the new owner once takeover is clarified.

That has been my presumption too. But I'm getting a trifle impatient.

I would love to know, in the eventuality (however small a chance) he doesnt pass the fit and proper test, does Di Matteo and team stay? If the arrangement is that they do, Why hold off with an interview? even a telephone interview or press release on the official site would help whet the appetite and maybe coax in some more ST sales.

Seems an awful waste of potential positive PR for a negative/beaten down fanbase...

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

Does no one find it strange that there hasn't been an interview with the new manager yet?

Not really, it'll probably be a joint press conference with the new owner once takeover is clarified.

That has been my presumption too. But I'm getting a trifle impatient.

I would love to know, in the eventuality (however small a chance) he doesnt pass the fit and proper test, does Di Matteo and team stay? If the arrangement is that they do, Why hold off with an interview? even a telephone interview or press release on the official site would help whet the appetite and maybe coax in some more ST sales.

Seems an awful waste of potential positive PR for a negative/beaten down fanbase...

Jack's taken the mike with him!

[Clampy]

I don't think it matters too much really. Besides, Mourinho hasn't held a press conference for Man Utd either yet.

[MoetVillan]

I don't think it matters too much really. Besides, Mourinho hasn't held a press conference for Man Utd either yet.

What?  Mourinho is manager at United?  They kept that quiet

[brian green]

They won't let him speak in public until he has washed his mouth out with carbolic soap and water.

[mr underhill]

and promised never to talk to the club doctor

[Clampy]

I don't think it matters too much really. Besides, Mourinho hasn't held a press conference for Man Utd either yet.

What?  Mourinho is manager at United?  They kept that quiet

BBC and Talksport certainly didn't.

[Meanwood Villa]

Sarcasm

[damon loves JT]

There's a good article about our new goalkeeping coach from a few years back in the Guardian. Gives an idea on how he likes his keepers to be aggressive in dominating the box


I think that's been a massive weakness with us, keepers not commanding and communicating enough

See also:

- throw-ins

- movement off the ball at set pieces

[PeterWithesShin]

There's a good article about our new goalkeeping coach from a few years back in the Guardian. Gives an idea on how he likes his keepers to be aggressive in dominating the box


I think that's been a massive weakness with us, keepers not commanding and communicating enough

See also:

- throw-ins

- movement off the ball at set pieces

- passing

- shooting

- tackling

[Steve R]

There's a good article about our new goalkeeping coach from a few years back in the Guardian. Gives an idea on how he likes his keepers to be aggressive in dominating the box


I think that's been a massive weakness with us, keepers not commanding and communicating enough

See also:

- throw-ins

- movement off the ball at set pieces

- passing

- shooting

- tackling

-corner kicks

-shielding the ball from an opponent

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

There's a good article about our new goalkeeping coach from a few years back in the Guardian. Gives an idea on how he likes his keepers to be aggressive in dominating the box


I think that's been a massive weakness with us, keepers not commanding and communicating enough

See also:

- throw-ins

- movement off the ball at set pieces

- passing

- shooting

- tackling

-corner kicks

-shielding the ball from an opponent

Staying awake?

[paul_e]

There's a good article about our new goalkeeping coach from a few years back in the Guardian. Gives an idea on how he likes his keepers to be aggressive in dominating the box


I think that's been a massive weakness with us, keepers not commanding and communicating enough

See also:

- throw-ins

- movement off the ball at set pieces

Fixed.


If we can get those things right and get our strikers the confidence to take shots on we'll look a totally different team to the last few years.

[VILLA MOLE]

not smiling after conceding a gift of a goal

[dave shelley]

On the plus side, we're very good at pointing.