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Foreign Managers Here’s Why
For some reason the media and League Managers’ Assocation (LMA) are vexed at the sacking of the pantomime villain Mark Hughes. As a former TU rep I think you pick your ground and defending the infantile Hughes is probably not a … Continue reading
Sunderland Sign Boudewijn Zenden : Why?
Chelsea bought Zenden from Barcelona for real money 8 years ago even though he appeared next to useless. A winger without pace, tricks or crossing abilities – a Dutch Downing. After failing at Chelsea he then went to Boro and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce, Downing, Managers, Peter Taylor, Premier League, Spivs, Sunderland, Transfers, Wycombe, Zenden
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Downing Crouch The Paradox of No Ambition, It’s Expensive
It’s amazing how managers look good when they have to adapt and find players. At Wigan Steve Bruce does a brilliant job parlaying Heskey, Valencia and Palacios into a small fortune, 2 of whom he found cheaply, as well as … Continue reading
Managers Need Experience?
There will always be exceptions and outliers but the use of big player managers without even getting any kind of apprenticeship appears flawed. They in many ways have a huge advantage having played at a high level but by moving … Continue reading
