The narrative seems to be shifting.
José Mourinho might sniff from his studio but football’s philosophers are here to stay
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...8_bYQ366eqcGz6GkoAKXVhoJwUR8kuRb0WYLduyBQtYnw
It is about trusting in the process, about believing that more is possible, and no manager epitomises that more than Graham Potter. His first Brighton side was comprised entirely of players from the Chris Hughton era but fears that Potter would struggle to mastermind a tactical revolution already look overblown after his new team’s 3-0 win over Watford at Vicarage Road.
The theory goes that Brighton do not have the players to make Potter’s style work. But what was the right move? When is the moment to innovate? Next year? In 2029? Never? The truth is it would have been bizarre not to attempt evolution when the real risk was the unimaginative choice of picking another manager like Hughton. Brighton were crying out for change by the end of last season, even though Hughton kept them up. The players wanted more freedom to express themselves and the club have found a gem in Potter judging by the Watford game. The former Östersunds manager put Hughton’s players into a 3-4-2-1, told them to attack and beamed as they dominated a tough side.
José Mourinho might sniff from his studio but football’s philosophers are here to stay
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...8_bYQ366eqcGz6GkoAKXVhoJwUR8kuRb0WYLduyBQtYnw
It is about trusting in the process, about believing that more is possible, and no manager epitomises that more than Graham Potter. His first Brighton side was comprised entirely of players from the Chris Hughton era but fears that Potter would struggle to mastermind a tactical revolution already look overblown after his new team’s 3-0 win over Watford at Vicarage Road.
The theory goes that Brighton do not have the players to make Potter’s style work. But what was the right move? When is the moment to innovate? Next year? In 2029? Never? The truth is it would have been bizarre not to attempt evolution when the real risk was the unimaginative choice of picking another manager like Hughton. Brighton were crying out for change by the end of last season, even though Hughton kept them up. The players wanted more freedom to express themselves and the club have found a gem in Potter judging by the Watford game. The former Östersunds manager put Hughton’s players into a 3-4-2-1, told them to attack and beamed as they dominated a tough side.
