Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
This, this and again, this. Good old common sense.
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[Albion] Assuming we survive, is CH the right man for 19/20?
- Thread starter seagullwedgee
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This, this and again, this. Good old common sense.
symyjym
Banned
The day that Stoke finishes above us, by 10 points, may be the right time to look for someone different. Until then we should do a Burnley and Newcastle and stand or fall together.
BensGrandad
New member
I do not think that there is the slightest possibility that CH will not start the season as manager but as to how it plays out I am not sure. If come Halloween we are in a similar position and predicament to now I think that TB will be considering his options as he has spent a lot of money and is essentially a businessman. I believe that Andone and Locadia will provide the goals we want but the TYPE of player we want is a Milner, Sissoko,Jorginho a box to box dominant midfielder to complement Stephens and Propper. I am becoming more disillusioned that Bissouma is that man.
A lot depends on how the players we have bought like Macateer and Tau progress when they return from their loans
A lot depends on how the players we have bought like Macateer and Tau progress when they return from their loans
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beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
- 35,332
too early, something needs to change. you have to move forwards otherwise fall behind as everyone else does. i believe Hughton wants to change it up, the recruitment and move to 4-3-3 shows an intent to bring more assertive football. the team doesnt quite seem right, there's a few too many players that are good but dont suit that style. but arent really good enough to play the hang on for 90 minute style either (where making a mistake is very costly). im thinking two or three players/position in particular need to be addressed if we are to make the 4-3-3 work, so if they are we can look forward to a positive 3rd season.
BG, did you mean 'I do not think there is the slightest possibility that CH will NOT start the season as manager'?
ConfusedGloryHunter
He/him/his/that muppet
- Jul 6, 2011
- 2,051
Yes.
Fair points, but for us, we have invested a few bob in new players since our first season and I think most fans had the reasonable expectations that we would make at least some modest progress this season. It hasn't really happened, our abysmal away form persists and our home form has, of late, been 'wobbly'.
Yes, we are in the semis of the downgraded FA Cup, but to be honest, we have had a relatively easy passage and very nearly made a hash of the quarters.
I'm not being shouty, but more like having a polite grumble. We wouldn't be fans if we didn't disagree or get grumpy now and then, would we?
BensGrandad
New member
Yes I did and duly amended, thank you for pointing out the missing word.
Arkwright
Arkwright
If we want survival playing a negative brand of football but staying in the league, yes he should stay.
If we want to play an adventurous brand of football, free flowing but get relegated, yes he should go.
I reckon Bloom would go for the first option. Football has moved away from being part of the entertainment industry to being a points industry and points make money and prizes.
If we want to play an adventurous brand of football, free flowing but get relegated, yes he should go.
I reckon Bloom would go for the first option. Football has moved away from being part of the entertainment industry to being a points industry and points make money and prizes.
Farehamseagull
Solly March Fan Club
I’ve got my doubts about Hughton at the moment but definitely think he deserves more time, at least until Christmas. He is a great man and I love him being our manager but undoubtedly we have some issues at the moment.
What I would like to see is another coach coming in to help him out. None of our players seem to have improved this year individually and as a team we seem to have regressed. We are also incredibly predictable and seemingly unable to resort to a plan B or C.
Maybe a freshening up of the coaching team would help with this?
What I would like to see is another coach coming in to help him out. None of our players seem to have improved this year individually and as a team we seem to have regressed. We are also incredibly predictable and seemingly unable to resort to a plan B or C.
Maybe a freshening up of the coaching team would help with this?
Blues Rock DJ
New member
Back of my mind is what role Dan Ashworth will play in decision-making next season, should we survive ?
BensGrandad
New member
Th FA seem to disagree as they keep calling Paul Devlin up to coach the squad and as has been pointed out we have Sidwell and Rosenior learning the ropes so perhaps they will make their mark. IMHO our recent problems are down to 1 thing GM suddenly showing his age since Christmas .as opposed to September and October. Perhaps you can say that CH has stuck with him starting for too long but as has been said many times he sees the players everyday in training and bases his team on that.
darkwolf666
Well-known member
Don’t you just hate it when someone, very eloquently, puts into words exactly what you think. I REALLY couldn’t have put it better myself...!
Two Professors
Two Mad Professors
We should consider ourselves lucky and fortunate if Chris is the manager next season.I'm amazed nobody has poached him yet.
Yes, well said. Brilliant. I confess that my brain stem and id had begun to snap at my arse these last few weeks.....one thing of which I am certain is that our chairman is a much better strategist (and gambler) than me. Who knew?
NSC is becoming a bit third wave, with sensible analysis swamping the amount and influence of grumpy old man/hysterical spotty teenager emoting. Fancy that.
Yup. I have the "advantage" of not being a season ticket holder and only being able to see a handful of games a season at the Amex so haven't had to endure poor performances in the flesh. However, I think this is the reality of the PL. Even "established" clubs get walloped regularly and one good season for a team is regularly followed by a struggle the next. That's why, great as the PL is, I won't be devastated if we go down. Whatever happens, in the last five years we've seen a quality of player at Brighton we have only dreamt of and a level of performance unsurpassed in my 35 or so years as a fan. AND it's been done without the club completely losing its identity or risking its future.
darkwolf666
Well-known member
He's cute, put him on the manager's bench, no-one will sack him with a face like that...
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Seasider78
Well-known member
- Nov 14, 2004
- 5,941
You can tell he was a defender as he has us very well organised and disciplined but sometimes the handbrake needs to come off a little and the players allowed to express themselves. I sometimes think his overly cautious approach rubs off on the players which stifles their ability and creativity.
It is often forgotten that along with a lot of our players our manager is relatively inexperienced at this level and is still learning to adapt himself.
I think we may need a more experienced number two or an attacking coach to help him with unlocking premier league defences as we often look like we have no pattern, rhythm or strategy in our attacking play.
In but needs to lighten off the overly cautious approach to every game and get the team on the front foot attacking
It is often forgotten that along with a lot of our players our manager is relatively inexperienced at this level and is still learning to adapt himself.
I think we may need a more experienced number two or an attacking coach to help him with unlocking premier league defences as we often look like we have no pattern, rhythm or strategy in our attacking play.
In but needs to lighten off the overly cautious approach to every game and get the team on the front foot attacking
Hampster Gull
New member
- Dec 22, 2010
- 13,462
Yes.
The exception would be if Tony decides to throw big money at player recruitment, maybe then he’ll want another manager. At the level he is investing at I doubt he’ll change unless the results see are permanently in the bottom three.
The exception would be if Tony decides to throw big money at player recruitment, maybe then he’ll want another manager. At the level he is investing at I doubt he’ll change unless the results see are permanently in the bottom three.