VillaChris Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 The big criticism of him at West Brom was that he was very laid back in his approach in terms of managing and on the training ground. No idea what he's been like here so far but the fact he seems to be viewing Bacuna, Westwood, Richards and Hutton as key players for this years apparent promotion challenge is incredibly worrying I think. Deluded could be another term, none of them should be starting if we're serious about promotion as none of them know how to win games for a start. We are still a mess which is really disappointing considering the change of ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 worrying. if we don't beat rotherham I can see negative momentum taking hold of this side, only way forward is an absolute cleansing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 If Steve Clarke was brought in as defensive coach, well after tonight he might be looking for a new job. that was as bad as ive seen under previous managers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasterpocket68 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, a m ole said: I think he's been great so far but some decisions tonight were a big mistake. I hope he sees that with the loss and rectifies it. What's been great so far ? I'm all for giving him time , but things do not look much better to me at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 btw said it at half time it had the makings of a Lambert cup tie and it was just as dire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 His subs screwed any chance we had. NEVER, EVER PLAY RICHARDS!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 10, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2016 Tonight needs to be a huge wake up call for him. If he thinks any of last year's squad are basically OK and can be improved by proper coaching he is delusional. Anyone who was in our squad last year is absolute dirt. We genuinely bought an entire squad of appallingly bad Footballer's. None are good enough and all need to be gone. . Some we can get money for but they ALL need to go or be kept away from the new players. I don't care if we have to make a new bomb squad. . We need a other 7 new players at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Wonder if he has a clause in his contract.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I just cannot believe, that given how we played last year, we haven't spent 24/7 concentrating on defending. £14m on McCormack is a waste of money when you can't defend. Fulham were one of the leading scorers last year but struggled as they let in goals. Defending is what is important in the Championship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillakevBromsgrove Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 On a positive it ay just push the Doc into getting more players, Richards, Hutton, Gardner, Gestede, Okore should be shown the door quickly. they are pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 minute ago, Zatman said: If Steve Clarke was brought in as defensive coach, well after tonight he might be looking for a new job. that was as bad as ive seen under previous managers Clarke had good results as a defensive coach at other clubs. Easy to say Chelsea but West Ham were pretty solid for a spell when he was assistant to Zola. We certainly need to cull most of this squad, if it means another year in the championship so be it as we aren't going up with this lot that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted August 10, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2016 I was all for givong him time to turn things aeound, but after tonight he's lost my support. He has had more than enough time to review the situation and study last year in depth. And yet *still* he plays Richards at CB and makes him Captain. That cannot be the action of a man who put enough effort in to studying the squad and players, surely? Not good enough. Not even close. You are going to have to do a lot to regain my support now Roberto. A lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 If he plays Richards again after that performance I will start to question if he is the man to gain us promotion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just now, Pilchard said: I just cannot believe, that given how we played last year, we haven't spent 24/7 concentrating on defending. £14m on McCormack is a waste of money when you can't defend. Fulham were one of the leading scorers last year but struggled as they let in goals. Defending is what is important in the Championship. Every time you put Richards in a defense all shape and form goes out the window, total maverick who thinks he is way better than he is. Thing is, Di Matteo should know this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm beginning to wonder if we actually needed a ruthless **** like Pearson to rid ourselves of these pathetic human beings. Its early days but I question whether RDM has the wrecking balls. Richards and Hutton should be nowhere near the team bus and spooning gabby and lescott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pembers Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Substitutions ruined the match, they didn't need to be made. Gestede is useless, Hutton is terrible and moving Richards to CB was not a good idea, at least at RB theres less chance of him making an error that leads to a goal. Can't for the life of me figure out why he would make those changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ingram85 Posted August 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2016 Richards - Out Hutton - Out Westwood - Out Gestede - Out Bacuna - Out Cissokho - Out Bunn - Out Gardner - Out 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just now, Pilchard said: I just cannot believe, that given how we played last year, we haven't spent 24/7 concentrating on defending. £14m on McCormack is a waste of money when you can't defend. Fulham were one of the leading scorers last year but struggled as they let in goals. Defending is what is important in the Championship. It's a waste of money if no further players come in. I completely agree you need a defence without that it doesn't matter how many goals you score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just now, sonic_bouma said: I'm beginning to wonder if we actually needed a ruthless **** like Pearson to rid ourselves of these pathetic human beings. We absolutely did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) I think it's realistic to say we need to get rid of 95% of the squad at start again from scratch. Everyone who has been mentally scared from the previous 4 seasons needs to go... Edited August 10, 2016 by AVFCforever1991 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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