Bald Archie
Vital Squad Member
I have criticised Porky for a lack of tactical nous, and for all of the 'fluididity' of the style he likes, playing in a very predictable way. That was definitely true for the first 18 months, with more ideas shown since and Wednesday nights plan being a real sea-change.
Even his most staunch fans admit, at times of disaster, that he frequently does bizarre things in selection and, more so, in substitutions. That is one of the things which keeps me fully committed to considering him to be a muppet, who had riden his small talent further than it deserves.
Yesterday was another of those times when you just watch the team come out and think 'why have you done that?' Then as the games progresses, you watch the substitutions and, again, think 'why?' He is the most baffling manager.
Even his most staunch fans admit, at times of disaster, that he frequently does bizarre things in selection and, more so, in substitutions. That is one of the things which keeps me fully committed to considering him to be a muppet, who had riden his small talent further than it deserves.
Yesterday was another of those times when you just watch the team come out and think 'why have you done that?' Then as the games progresses, you watch the substitutions and, again, think 'why?' He is the most baffling manager.