beno619 wrote: » I haven't seen anyone point out the Butt appointment as negative. I have seen well thought out responses for pro's & con's of the appointment but in general people seem happy.
bucketybuck wrote: » Nobody has called it negative, but the usual suspects won't let that stop their little digs regardless.
The_Kew_Tour wrote: » Tbf Butt has his badges. He seems like grounded lad, who won't be big headed, but also a Club Legend. He has to start somewhere and I think Youths is good start I welcome the appointment.
Mitch Connor wrote: » He is head of the academy. His job will be mostly administrative - scouts/coaches etc report to him. He will be in charge of youth staff appointments and overall player reruitment. He won't be coaching players (so badges not an issue) and as for starting somewhere... its not a team managerial position, I don't see it as a position you could transition to first team management from. Far more likely to transition to a sporting director/director of football role. Which is basically what his role will be, but for the youth sides.
brinty wrote: » do all those people who give out about the Liverpool "boot room culture" realise this is repeated at the best club in the world and guesss who everyone was crying out for us to get a certain P Guardiola... Guess where he came from.. the Barca bootroom... uggghhhh some perspective people
bangkok wrote: » I other non Nicky Butt related news this morning... On Monday, Van Gaal told reporters:"Bastian has been unlucky because he picked up an injury at a time that he was playing very well; he was improving."However, during December I said that I expect more and he was very disappointed I said that, but I think I can say that because my expectation is higher. "Manchester United has bought him even though he is now 31, so I had to convince the board to buy him, because he’s a very good player and he always gives a team more balance." Well done Louis, punch the player while he is down. Moral in the dressing room must be at a serious low
StringerBell wrote: » Not sure what is wrong with what he said there. He told a highly paid, hugely experienced under performing player that he wanted more from him. A captain of multiple title winning domestic and international teams. He actually says he was improving when he picked up the injury so he was unlucky with timing, he puts his own personal stake in it in how highly he rates him by affirming how he personally convinced the board to sign him with obvious reservations about his age/miles on the clock because he knows he is a very good player and always brings more balance to a team.... Still struggling to see whats wrong with any of that
Your Airbag wrote: » So during our worst spell in December you have a problem with the manager telling players they need to improve? Once posters on here turn on a manager or cheif exec some of the biased stuff that gets written is really cringey.
bangkok wrote: » Well the main person it effects Bastian didn't seem to pleased with it....
StringerBell wrote: » I don't know what it is you do, but if you were performing your job poorly and your manager pulled you aside one day and said your not at your best lately and I need a bit more from you, do you think that is out of order?
Nalz wrote: » While you're being open there Louis, explain your philosophy if ya can good lad
bucketybuck wrote: » instead of the well oiled machine he was expecting
Canadel wrote: » His movement and overall fitness reminds me of Falcao.
bucketybuck wrote: » If you are performing poorly because your entire department is run into the ground by poor management then perhaps you might wonder if said manager should get his own house in order first.
StringerBell wrote: » So you would look to blame others instinctively and refuse to consider any personal responsibility for your own work......great.
bucketybuck wrote: » No doubt you would ignore that the player in question is an incredibly experienced and respected figure who did not get where he was without a lot of hard work and dedication. No, he is probably just being lazy and looking for others to blame. That would indeed be the obvious reason for him to be disappointed at being told he isn't doing well enough. Good man.
Korat wrote: » you just hava to trust that he knows what he's doing.
