He's a relic of a bygone age when English sport was controlled by cronies. They constantly employed from within their own clique leading to failure after failure. A time where we under performed at every level and no one could work out how the powers that be achieved or maintained their executive positions.

On recent performance, he just seems to slump in his comfortable chair occationally huffing and puffing like an old drunk at a exclusive members club.

The only reason he's respected is because he's shown the old boys club how to build a long profitable career with no talent or personality.

The description you gave is how many in the Labour Party describe Jeremy Corbyn, just a couple of years younger... we're basically managed by football's equivalent of Corbyn. Useless, but he's been around a while, speaks relatively politely and is protected by blind followers who can see no wrong.

A key part of the manager and coaches job now is motivating the players of today.
I remember going to a function years ago with Alan Smith as the speaker, whilst he was still manager. He was very open and said motivating players, who were all on more money than him was difficult. He sighted the example of Paul Mortimer, who we bought from Villa to fill Salkos position after he left. He said he just wasnt interested in playing, turned up for training but put little effort in, when challenged about his attitude, he said just wanted to see his contract out, then he would be set for life as a millionaire. He never played for the first team again with occasional reserve game.
This I think could be the reason why Roy sticks with certain players, he knows they are going to give him 100% and have the right attitude. With the money players are on in todays game, once they sign that big money contract, its only the start of getting them to play for the team.
So people saying Roy isnt getting the best out of the players, maybe right ormaye wrong, I doubt Parish is going to take the gamble, whilst we are midtable.

So, provide to me examples of the previous situations we've had with Mr Hodgson where he has suggested to you that he hasn't a clue about keeping us out of a relegation fight, I cannot wait

..he is doing the job that he was brought in to do with the poor squad at his disposal, shame as you appear quite bright

Show me my bollux post then! ..please do.

Did i referance one particular post?

No, i didnt i merely suggested most are bollux. Get ya facts right before digging other posters out to suit your own biased agenda.

Comprende?

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