Basically saying in a long winded way what I have been saying...
To quote
"His fault was to acknowledge that in public: the job of a manager is to a large degree a confidence trick, to instil in the players a sense of their own greatness so they achieve heights in excess of their ability."
I think it's also a confidence trick on the fans who think the manager is far more important than he is....
It is...and will always be about qualify of the squad.
Posted By: usacanary on August 4th 2024 at 13:04:49
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- This is worth a read. Although it makes the point from (NCFC) - Chopper, Aug 4, 08:19:31
- Basically saying in a long winded way what I have been saying... (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 4, 13:04:49
- That quote has literally nothing to do with the point you then make. (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 4, 13:15:01
- But that's just not true (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 4, 13:42:15
- That's a different point (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 4, 13:49:05
- I haven’t read the article… but Parker v O’Neill is a perfect example of that, norwaay (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 4, 13:23:31
- Amusingly, the line after the 'quote' is (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 4, 13:31:53
- But that's just not true (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 4, 13:42:15
- That quote has literally nothing to do with the point you then make. (NCFC) - norwaay, Aug 4, 13:15:01
- Yep, very true. One knock on is viable candidates for the England managers job. (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Aug 4, 09:02:32
- Basically saying in a long winded way what I have been saying... (NCFC) - usacanary, Aug 4, 13:04:49
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