On Bullard: “well I’ve seen him play better”
From start to finish this is a terrific interview. He praises Bullard while still acknowleding a lack of form, which I think is right. We know Bullard’s having trouble out there, but he’s still capable of good things.
He praises his bench while saying that his loyalty to the first eleven is not guaranteed, which again seems right.
He talks about Chris Baird’s excellent cameo last night, he talks about how the team can play well and not win, and that there will be ups and downs throughout the year, etc, etc. Sense, perfect sense.
I actually agree with everything he says in this interview. To my mind this man knows football, and we are lucky to have him. I only hope we get the results that will ensure his continued presence at the helm of the team.
Or, rather, as he is the vastly experienced manager of a Premier League club, we should expect him to know football, and it is a credit to you that your observations mirror his.
Comment by Ilya — October 30, 2008 @ 10:13 pm |
My one concern is that for a manager who clearly is patient and a builder he really has moved around a lot. I’m really liking what’s going on right now. But I’m also wondering whether he has a tendency to get found out after a short while. I really hope not. With his frankness and intelligence he’s already second only to Micky Adams in my books.
Comment by rjbiii — October 30, 2008 @ 11:29 pm |
someone said he’s not been anywhere for more than two years. you might be right.
Comment by weltmeisterclaude — October 30, 2008 @ 11:36 pm |