Quality of players is obviously a big factor....

but the transformation we saw when Alex Neil took over from Adams, or when Lambert took over from Gunn, shows that the manager can make a huge difference.

Those are extreme examples because neither Adams nor Gunn were really football managers.

I think it's a case of the right manager, at the right time, with the right players, and you need some luck.

Would Guardiola have got us promoted last season? Highly unlikely with those players. Would Wagner have won the league at Man City? I seriously doubt it with his limited tactics. Farke might have done though. Would I want Farke back? No, don't think his style is suited to us.

Etc. etc. so many variables and yes, recruitment of players is the biggest, I agree. Just having brilliant players is no good though if the manager can't get the style / tactics right to exploit their ability.

Posted By: SimonOTBC on May 23rd 2024 at 12:48:37

Message Thread

Talks held with Will Still… (NCFC) - loz, May 23, 11:51:44
- Will we Still love him tomorrow (n/m) (NCFC) - littletinyphil, May 23, 20:06:01
- Why is he so highly thought of? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, May 23, 12:20:11
  - He's young! He's foreign! He loves graphs and stats and stuff! (NCFC) - paulg, May 23, 13:20:17
    - I’m excited, Neil and Farke were on the face of it gambles (NCFC) - littletinyphil, May 23, 20:05:40
    - Both his parents are English (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, May 23, 16:34:50
      - Boooooooo! Sack him!! (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, May 23, 16:47:26
    - Ha ha (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, May 23, 16:16:06
    - FWIW, I think it's unlikely to be him (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, May 23, 13:21:22
  - This is a little worrying (NCFC) - jamesward, May 23, 12:46:00
  - TBF, if he had top level stellar results... (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 12:27:23
    - Indeed, but I think I'd prefer someone that has had success elsewhere (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, May 23, 12:31:00
      - How about that ex Huddersfield manager who got them promoted (NCFC) - Charles21, May 23, 13:38:39
        
        Simon Grayson? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, May 23, 13:43:29
        
        Rather have Larry Grayson (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, May 23, 14:11:13
        
        Oh my.... if they cant shut the back door they will get pulled off at half time.... (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 14:37:05
        
        Rather have Larry Hagman...... (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 14:35:59
      - Maybe he talks a good game. (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 12:41:28
        
        Quality of players is obviously a big factor.... (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, May 23, 12:48:37
        
        If a quality manger was a big factor then.............. (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 18:40:41
        
        To answer your question about Wagner and Pep (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 18:46:43
- I think he would be my choice based on what I've seen (n/m) (NCFC) - Gazzaman, May 23, 12:11:40
  - What have you seen? (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, May 23, 12:14:19
    - His record in Belgium and France and fits the Knapper mould of data driven (n/m) (NCFC) - Gazzaman, May 23, 12:23:07
      - And knapper stayed at his house when scouting Balogun 👀 (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, May 23, 12:25:06
        
        "Can people please refrain from posting rumours regarding anyone's private life" (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 14:42:12
    - From the stats he started strong.. (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 12:17:03
      - Like most managers then (n/m) (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, May 23, 15:01:40
      - Yes, that's all I know about him (NCFC) - jamesward, May 23, 12:18:22
        
        Likes to draw a lot... (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 12:24:13
        
        Tactical piece here … (NCFC) - loz, May 23, 12:23:19
        
        That was after 5 games of his stint at Reims, wasn't it? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, May 23, 12:49:20
        
        Think this is a more recent one … (NCFC) - loz, May 23, 14:24:18
        
        The River End will love him (NCFC) - jamesward, May 23, 12:31:33
- Article... (NCFC) - usacanary, May 23, 12:11:36
- I’m quietly encouraged by the names we’re being linked with (NCFC) - Old Man, May 23, 12:05:52

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