Author Topic: General West Brom thread (Read 81314 times)

MrLil8 · « **Reply #200 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:03:35 pm »

They won just 7 in their last 31 games.

They were getting worse and worse.

Relegation form.

and NO I would not take him back at LFC, he's about as far away from our target philosophy as you can get.

Fiasco · « **Reply #201 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:04:30 pm »

Quote from: MrLil8 on December 14, 2013, 10:03:35 pm

They won just 7 in their last 31 games.

They were getting worse and worse.

Relegation form.

and NO I would not take him back at LFC, he's about as far away from our target philosophy as you can get.

Our defence with him assisting Kenny was pretty good. As it stands, we can't defend for shit.

LeoMessi · « **Reply #202 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:05:36 pm »

Quote from: MrLil8 on December 14, 2013, 10:03:35 pm

They won just 7 in their last 31 games.

They were getting worse and worse.

Relegation form.

and NO I would not take him back at LFC, he's about as far away from our target philosophy as you can get.

He was great when he was here, and got his reward with a Premier League management job. I'd take him back

DangerScouse · « **Reply #203 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:07:17 pm »

Quote from: MrLil8 on December 14, 2013, 10:03:35 pm

They won just 7 in their last 31 games.

They were getting worse and worse.

Relegation form.

and NO I would not take him back at LFC, he's about as far away from our target philosophy as you can get.

The fact you don't think it's a good idea further entrenches mine that it is.

lfcmaster · « **Reply #204 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:07:37 pm »

west brom fans were unhappy at work

but still a shock when he goes

lfcmaster · « **Reply #205 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:07:58 pm »

will steve go back to Chelsea ?

RedPat · « **Reply #206 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:09:44 pm »

This is even worse than that prick Morgan sacking Mick,almost guarantees Brom will be in a dogfight now and probably go down.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #207 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:10:10 pm »

I know the team haven't been on a great run of form but seriously what do the owners of WBA or clubs of that size and stature expect? They're going to get runs like this from time to time. It's inevitable. Not every team can win the league, or qualify for Europe, or finish in the top half of the table. It's just not possible. And if you don't have the money or your not prepared to invest heavily in your squad until it's full of quality world class players, don't expect your team to produce miracles and go on massive runs in the league without defeat. It's as simple as that.

lalchitri · « **Reply #208 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:10:17 pm »

Shocking.
Having said that, I thought the same with Adkins and Southampton.

Macedonian Red Reborn · « **Reply #209 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:12:25 pm »

Quote from: MrEazi1 on December 14, 2013, 09:56:31 pm

Would anyone take Steve Clarke back into our backroom staff ?

Absolutely. We could use a good defensive coach.

LeoMessi · « **Reply #210 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:13:41 pm »

Collymore just said he's going back to Chelsea. Will definitely improve their poor defence

Tsar Kastik · « **Reply #211 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:13:48 pm »

Quote from: Fig Bread Rich Tea on December 14, 2013, 10:00:52 pm

Thats that place in North Wales. I've been there.

Haha proper

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #212 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:14:00 pm »

Quote from: Macedonian Red Reborn on December 14, 2013, 10:12:25 pm

Absolutely. We could use a good defensive coach.

How many teams in England have defensive coaches? According to PoP not many at all.

lalchitri · « **Reply #213 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:14:56 pm »

Quote from: MrEazi1 on December 14, 2013, 09:56:31 pm

Would anyone take Steve Clarke back into our backroom staff ?

Yes

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #214 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:15:59 pm »

I hope Brendan has already been on the phone.

Macedonian Red Reborn · « **Reply #215 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:16:11 pm »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on December 14, 2013, 10:14:00 pm

How many teams in England have defensive coaches? According to PoP not many at all.

How many clubs in England have won 5 European Cups?

The last time I have checked, not many.

RedPat · « **Reply #216 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:16:38 pm »

Reunion with Maureen ?

Macedonian Red Reborn · « **Reply #217 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:17:14 pm »

Quote from: RedPat on December 14, 2013, 10:16:38 pm

Reunion with Maureen ?

I am afraid that is the most likely scenario.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #218 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:19:32 pm »

Quote from: Macedonian Red Reborn on December 14, 2013, 10:16:11 pm

How many clubs in England have won 5 European Cups?

The last time I have checked, not many.

What has that got to do with defensive coaches? I asked you a genuine question, if you don't know the answer just say so.

singingthrostle · « **Reply #219 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:21:17 pm »

bit of a strong set of opinions on here! It's results driven, we were abysmal today, dunno why i bothered going as we barely turned up at all. Something wasn't right, we need change. I know it's a sparse set of managers out there, saying you hope we go down though? Come onn...

Redman0151 · « **Reply #220 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:21:20 pm »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on December 14, 2013, 10:14:00 pm

How many teams in England have defensive coaches? According to PoP not many at all.

Didn't Arsenal bring in someone and their defence has improved 10 fold (today aside) since then

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #221 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:21:47 pm »

Disgraceful.

Macedonian Red Reborn · « **Reply #222 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:22:33 pm »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on December 14, 2013, 10:19:32 pm

What has that got to do with defensive coaches? I asked you a genuine question, if you don't know the answer just say so.

It has everything to do with the fact that we have never been doing things "The English Way".

gazzalfc · « **Reply #223 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:27:32 pm »

Yeah he's had a pretty poor record recently. But West Brom will stay up regardless who they get in.

Utter stupidity

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #224 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:27:47 pm »

Quote from: Macedonian Red Reborn on December 14, 2013, 10:22:33 pm

It has everything to do with the fact that we have never been doing things "The English Way".

As far as I know we have never had a specialist defensive coach before, just like a lot of other English teams. So it very much is the English way.

I know that Mark Lawrenson had a role as a defensive coach up at Newcastle many years ago and that Steve Bould came in to help out with the defensive side of things at Arsenal last season. But that's it. There are plenty of defensive minded coaches about but, I don't think they're employed just to sort out defences. After all a good team defends from the front. Defending is a team effort, not a job for defenders alone.

helmboy_nige · « **Reply #225 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:27:53 pm »

It doesn't really surprise me given their form over the last 12 months. It's harsh as I always think that managers deserve more time, but that's not how it works anymore.

gordonchas · « **Reply #226 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:30:59 pm »

Quote from: Fazak_Red on December 14, 2013, 10:01:35 pm

The way people are going on about it here you would think he had them in the top four.

Similar uproar when Adkins got legged and that turned out to be a good decision. Time will tell whether this is.

Too sensible a post to be taken any notice of.

Strange how many people insist that managers be given loads of time when it's not their own club directly affected.

lfcmaster · « **Reply #227 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:36:13 pm »

Quote from: gordonchas on December 14, 2013, 10:30:59 pm

Too sensible a post to be taken any notice of.

Strange how many people insist that managers be given loads of time when it's not their own club directly affected.

Liverpool has probably given its managers more time than any other club

Carly · « **Reply #228 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:37:03 pm »

Not surprised. Started last season really well, but since the new year they have been piss poor.

gordonchas · « **Reply #229 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:37:22 pm »

Quote from: lfcmaster on December 14, 2013, 10:36:13 pm

Liverpool has probably given its managers more time than any other club

I can think of a notable exception.

Melbourne Red · « **Reply #230 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:38:28 pm »

Quote from: Fig Bread Rich Tea on December 14, 2013, 10:00:52 pm

Thats that place in North Wales. I've been there.

That's either very funny

or you actually have been there - wouldn't be surprised!

Mark Walters · « **Reply #231 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:38:30 pm »

Good. Now I can go back to hating the baggie fuckers!

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #232 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:40:26 pm »

Quote from: gordonchas on December 14, 2013, 10:37:22 pm

I can think of a notable exception.

Your going to say Man Utd aren't you.

Caligula? · « **Reply #233 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:40:33 pm »

Well, they are only 2 points of the relegation zone. And it is mid December.

I'm not saying I agree with it, but look at what happened to Southampton when they got rid of Adkins last season. Everyone was shocked to see him go as well.

rocco · « **Reply #234 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:41:42 pm »

I'd love to see him back with us helping Rodgers

Macedonian Red Reborn · « **Reply #235 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:47:47 pm »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on December 14, 2013, 10:27:47 pm

As far as I know we have never had a specialist defensive coach before, just like a lot of other English teams. So it very much is the English way.

And what exactly do you think Mauricio Pellegrino was doing on Rafa's staff?

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #236 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:54:20 pm »

Quote from: Macedonian Red Reborn on December 14, 2013, 10:47:47 pm

And what exactly do you think Mauricio Pellegrino was doing on Rafa's staff?

The whole first team coaching set-up including rafa would've worked on the defensive side of things. Not just Pellegrino alone. Like I have already said defending isn't just the job for defenders alone it is the job of a whole team.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #237 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:56:20 pm »

Quote from: Macedonian Red Reborn on December 14, 2013, 10:16:11 pm

How many clubs in England have won 5 European Cups?

The last time I have checked, not many.

Really fucking strange.

Ray K · « **Reply #238 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:56:37 pm »

Saido Berahino ‏@SBerahino
Wow i cant believe it, thats fucking shit!!!!

1892tillforever · « **Reply #239 on:** December 14, 2013, 10:57:38 pm »

It depends who they get in really; if they go for an appointment a la Pocchetino (eg. not one of the usual muppets), it could be seen as a step forward, if they go for the manager merry go round of shit like so many clubs before, it was a waste of time to sack Clarke.

So, how is looking for a job from the usual suspects.