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Odds on Lampard taking over have now dropped to 9/2.
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I just do not get it, that a manager experienced as Roy, does not see that his system is not working?
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Originally posted by thai-eagle
I just do not get it, that a manager experienced as Roy, does not see that his system is not working? This is exactly my problem with him and I really can’t get my head around it. Why in the name of Christ is he sticking with this 4-4-2 nonsense when it doesn’t suit the players he has. If he lines the team out against Wolves in the same set up then I will be for the first time in his tenure wishing he gets sacked before the season ends. He has got to know that it is not working but is it because Wilf is happier up front that he won’t change it. At Roy’s age and with his experience I find it hard to believe that he is buckling to player pressure and playing Wilf up front because he is told to. There is only 1 system that this squad of capable of playing and that is back to 3 centre midfield players. It may have been boring when we played that but we didn’t concede goals.
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If you look at the recent run of games, I think it would be unfair to sack Hodgson on the back of defeats to in form Citeh and West Ham. However, had those games been swapped around with the Burnley and Newcastle matches, it would be a different story. Ultimately , the old cliche of it being a results business comes to the fore. At present they are just not good enough. Then you look at the Manager and consider if he is the right person to turn things around. It would be interesting to know what is going through Steve Parish's mind at the moment.
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What position does Roy Hodgson have to take us to before he is asked to walk by Mr Parish? Pardew: Played 87, Won 35, Drawn 13, Lost 39 - Win percentage 40.23 Hodgson: Played 144, Won 48, Drawn 34, Lost 62 - Win percentage 33.33 I appreciate that if Parish would have not renewed Hodgson's contract last time round then Hodgson's stats would look slightly better, however what does he have to do to get his marching orders?
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Originally posted by kennybrowns leftfoot
I dont think it matters who the manager is. Benteke can't be bothered plain and simple... Does anyone else remember Alan Shearer a couple of seasons ago singling out Benteke on MOTD about how he hides behind defenders when crosses are put into the box??
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Originally posted by doombear
I agree, his appetite to score, motivation, drive whateve you call it is just not there. His movement is non-existent. Against West Ham, Karen Carney called him out for it in the first half when Eze crossed the ball into an open area of space, and theres Benteke just jogging in, making now attempt to burst into the open space. You can tell hes just accepted his role now. Theres no accountability from Roy. Roy just keeps playing him. That failing is as much on Roy as it is on Benteke. He has others he could use.
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Originally posted by MonsterMunch
I agree, his appetite to score, motivation, drive whateve you call it is just not there. His movement is non-existent. Against West Ham, Karen Carney called him out for it in the first half when Eze crossed the ball into an open area of space, and theres Benteke just jogging in, making now attempt to burst into the open space. You can tell hes just accepted his role now. Theres no accountability from Roy. Roy just keeps playing him. That failing is as much on Roy as it is on Benteke. He has others he could use. Mr Hodgson favours that focal point, target man striker and he has said that Benteke is important to the way the team plays.
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Originally posted by Willo
Mr Hodgson favours that focal point, target man striker and he has said that Benteke is important to the way the team plays. I understand that Willo. Sometimes when things arent working you have to adapt and change. Try something new! Why is he expecting a different outcome from Benteke? Answer is he's not/ He's happy to persevere with the same thing week in week out. Why not try and different system, tactics to incorporate his other options. Sorry but Hodgson is getting away with murder with some of our apologist fans (not directed to you!). I hope for Roys lasting memory he can see out the rest of his season so we can look back fondly on him before we take a new path with a new Manager.
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Chris Wilder not for raising the white flag and will continue to fight for every point after last night's sensational result at Man U.
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Originally posted by MonsterMunch
I understand that Willo. Sometimes when things arent working you have to adapt and change. Try something new! Why is he expecting a different outcome from Benteke? Answer is he's not/ He's happy to persevere with the same thing week in week out. Why not try and different system, tactics to incorporate his other options. Sorry but Hodgson is getting away with murder with some of our apologist fans (not directed to you!). I hope for Roys lasting memory he can see out the rest of his season so we can look back fondly on him before we take a new path with a new Manager. I might be somewhat 'Off the mark' but I believe that the consensus of 'Roy In' faction is that he is having to work with an old squad, lacking in vigour,pace and energy and that the turgid football is a direct result of this fact.
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Originally posted by southnorwoodhill
What position does Roy Hodgson have to take us to before he is asked to walk by Mr Parish? Pardew: Played 87, Won 35, Drawn 13, Lost 39 - Win percentage 40.23 Hodgson: Played 144, Won 48, Drawn 34, Lost 62 - Win percentage 33.33 I appreciate that if Parish would have not renewed Hodgson's contract last time round then Hodgson's stats would look slightly better, however what does he have to do to get his marching orders? Firstly, I should highlight that sadly now I think it is time for him to go. The football is terrible and he seems incapable of change. However, the issue with the stats you quoted is that for management he is averaging more than a point a game and therefore continues to be a safe investment.
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