clippedgull
Hotdogs, extra onions
as Sam Allardyce has done at Everton.....
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...rton-christmas-party-newcastle-rafael-benitez
Sam Allardyce has cancelled Everton’s Christmas party after telling his players their form this season is no cause for celebration. Everton are unbeaten in three matches in all competitions under their new manager, four in total, with the sense of crisis that preceded his appointment eased by a rise to 10th in the Premier League.
The manager believes Everton have turned things around before Wednesday night’s visit to Newcastle United, a former employer of his, but with six points separating the team from the relegation zone, and having been knocked out of the Europa League at the group stage, Allardyce believes a Christmas party would be an unwarranted and unwelcome distraction from a demanding festive programme.
The players’ night out, scheduled to take place after Monday’s home game against Swansea City, has been postponed as a consequence. “It is not needed at the moment and because of the position we were in when I first arrived here,” Allardyce said.
“I told the players I will pay them back when they come out of Christmas and into January in a better position. They can go and socialise at the right time. As a manager it was very important that the players, in today’s environment with social media, were not seen to be out enjoying themselves too much.
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...rton-christmas-party-newcastle-rafael-benitez