Ole

[Spooky Tree]

I still believe they're in the new manager bounce. When things start getting tough he will crumble.

[Rjk]

I still believe they're in the new manager bounce. When things start getting tough he will crumble.

People can improve over time, especially in coaching and management

[Bobby Dandruff]

People can improve over time, especially in coaching and management

When surrounded by good people and excellent players. As long as they are prepared to play for you.

I also think that he’ll struggle as soon as he hits a rough patch.

At least he can then buy some Norwegian players that no one has heard of 😊

[life on mars]

I still believe they're in the new manager bounce. When things start getting tough he will crumble.

You may well be right , if you summarise his tenure ;


Came in and got players playing who were decent and stopped playing .

Went on a run against fairly average sides ( other than Spurs ,who didn't turn up on the day ) getting them near top 4

Should never have beaten PSG .

Lost to Gunners and Wolves ??

Didn't have any transfer activity ( paid off Jose with that one I guess ).

He got a group of players playing as they should do, who were relieved the nutter had gone and they won, they obviously respect him,, so a lot of loyalty out there for him at the moment..


His next step and team transformation will be of interest , as they will buy big and those incoming players will not have the same loyalty, and those who have shown the current loyalty will be put to the test.


The still have a poor defence
Poor midfield
Prima Donna called Pogba ( who is due a sulk and I'm off soon moment )
Herrera and Mata will be off.

I'd say a good 6 need to be off loaded and replaced with better, so not easy.

Balance the great youth prospects they have with incoming big earners .

The next appointments are critical , DOE and technical European skilled coaches.