Yeh, we dodged a bullet there. lol.Remember the, "Fake Sheik" sting that the Sun did on Eriksson when he was England Manager? He told them to buy Villa.
Yeh, we dodged a bullet there. lol.Remember the, "Fake Sheik" sting that the Sun did on Eriksson when he was England Manager? He told them to buy Villa.
I like Eddie Howe and he has done amazing but he'd be no different to Deano. He isnt an elite level manager and therefore its a pointless exchange. I would only consider upgrading to a Poch or someone of that ilk.
Odd really the press Eddie Howe gets -
He had plenty of time and money at Bournemouth and his five seasons in the Prem amounted to
4 seasons of 42 to 46 points - so consistent at least
and this seasons thankfully pitiful effort
pretty modest return really
The players weren’t good enough but certainly not fit enough to play the way Dean tried to set up at the start of the season.
Remember the Spurs game - took it to them went on the offensive, pressed them out of shape. Then after 60 mins they were knackered, Spurs made changes and blew us off the park.
Well lets hope that this was our first season and things improve second season around.A bit like Leeds under Bielsa. His first season he came in and wore them out. A big reason for their collapse for the last part of the season was the players were completely knackered and burnt out from his style of play and his training methods.
But they adapted, got used to the intense training, became far fitter, and won it at the second bite.
Just goes to show things take a bit of time, more than a season in some cases.
Think you know that I dont want to get rid of Dean but if things dont work out.....
If you were a "top" manager like Poch, you should be gagging to take the reins of a club like Villa. If you follow a top manager into a top job IE Mourinho to United you have little to gain (success expected) and everything to lose (as was proved).
Come to a club like Villa (massive sleeping giant). Extremely wealthy owners. The chance to become a legend.
A bit like Leeds under Bielsa. His first season he came in and wore them out. A big reason for their collapse for the last part of the season was the players were completely knackered and burnt out from his style of play and his training methods.
But they adapted, got used to the intense training, became far fitter, and won it at the second bite.
Just goes to show things take a bit of time, more than a season in some cases.
Can you think of another club who benefitted from the break?That has been used against Bielsa at most clubs he's managed. I do wonder if Leeds might have had a similar issue again were it not for the 3 month break. It would definitely have refreshed any of his players that were becoming jaded.
Pleased Smith stays as Boss but tbf to Howe,that was some achievement keeping the Cherries in the Premier for several seasons.I like Eddie Howe and he has done amazing but he'd be no different to Deano. He isnt an elite level manager and therefore its a pointless exchange. I would only consider upgrading to a Poch or someone of that ilk.
That has been used against Bielsa at most clubs he's managed. I do wonder if Leeds might have had a similar issue again were it not for the 3 month break. It would definitely have refreshed any of his players that were becoming jaded.
Can you think of another club who benefitted from the break?
Pleased Smith stays as Boss but tbf to Howe,that was some achievement keeping the Cherries in the Premier for several seasons.
Watford. Best out of their misery.Can you think of another club who benefitted from the break?
Rafa @ Newcastle
Yup and he's still a decent shout IMO if we're going to continue with at least a half moneyball approach to player buying.
... and Poch no release fee. Just saying...And his release fee is £11million and we need that spent on the squad.
... and Poch no release fee. Just saying...
Pleased Smith stays as Boss but tbf to Howe,that was some achievement keeping the Cherries in the Premier for several seasons.
... and Poch no release fee. Just saying...