Sitting in the car for twenty five minutes (is it any wonder folk leave early?) in the after match traffic chaos that is Pride Park it was interesting to listen to the comparative post match appraisals of Lampard and Clough.
Tbh I didn’t think much of last night, thought we looked disjointed and unclear as to what the game plan was other than, if in doubt pass it to big Rich.
Not so according to Frank...he saw something I didn’t...thought we played very well, showed lots of commitment...a big improvement...singling Bogle in particular out for praise (agree with that bit).
Then over to Nigel after an apparently disappointing performance at Bradford. No holding back from Nige. One of his central defenders, no not Jake, had apparently made the cardinal sin of passing across his own box - good job he doesn’t watch us! - the pass had been intercepted and led to a goal. Don’t know what he was doing...schoolboy error...meant to be an experienced professional muttered Nigel in a public crucifixion of his player.
Now usually I’m all in favour of telling it like it is, but although Frank was so positive about a below par winning performance that he came across as slightly deluded, I’d rather have that than Nigel’s technique of public humiliation,
Bollockings, though often deserved, should never be conducted in public imo and it seems Nigel has learnt very little about man management over his dozen or so years in management.
Frank too has much to learn but, in terms of attitude and supporting his players, he’s light years ahead.
Tbh I didn’t think much of last night, thought we looked disjointed and unclear as to what the game plan was other than, if in doubt pass it to big Rich.
Not so according to Frank...he saw something I didn’t...thought we played very well, showed lots of commitment...a big improvement...singling Bogle in particular out for praise (agree with that bit).
Then over to Nigel after an apparently disappointing performance at Bradford. No holding back from Nige. One of his central defenders, no not Jake, had apparently made the cardinal sin of passing across his own box - good job he doesn’t watch us! - the pass had been intercepted and led to a goal. Don’t know what he was doing...schoolboy error...meant to be an experienced professional muttered Nigel in a public crucifixion of his player.
Now usually I’m all in favour of telling it like it is, but although Frank was so positive about a below par winning performance that he came across as slightly deluded, I’d rather have that than Nigel’s technique of public humiliation,
Bollockings, though often deserved, should never be conducted in public imo and it seems Nigel has learnt very little about man management over his dozen or so years in management.
Frank too has much to learn but, in terms of attitude and supporting his players, he’s light years ahead.