I do not want CH to leave, that does not mean I have been happy with some of the performances this season, far from it. But then I was not happy with some of the performances when he first joined and certainly did not expect us to just miss out on promotion by 2 goal difference the next season. So he has form at being able to sort things out when they don't look great, so happy if we stay up for him to have another go, I think he deserves that.
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[Albion] Hughton supporters
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Nixonator
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Most of mine are on the fence about it, some think it's down to recruitment, others staunch Hughton fans.
I'd be surprised if either was a significant majority.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Again listen to that podcast. Warren is absolutely scathing about our recruitment.
Machiavelli
Well-known member
As much as I rate Warren, it's not beyond the realms of possibility that he might be wrong on certain things.
Whilst I am verrry minorly Hughton Out, I would be ok with him being given until Oct/Nov to see if he can build some positive momentum at this club again.
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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One things for sure is that there needs to be change... If we start next season with Hughton as manager and largely the same squad then we're doomed. Either a new manager to get the best out of our current squad or Hughton stays but 4 or 5 players of real quality are signed (right back, centre mid, creative attacking midfield, striker, and maybe even winger who knows how to cross!).
sussex_guy2k2
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- Jun 6, 2014
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It depends what you define as success, doesn't it. Plus, by definition, most clubs that change managers tend to be clubs down the bottom of the league because they're not doing well, so by nature those that come into such jobs aren't exactly coming into flourishing clubs.
But let's look at this season. Man Utd changed manager. They've arguably stayed at the same level but the football is better - adding context in they've also appointed someone with limited previous experience at this level and they've got a ton of issues there which would need solving irrespective of the man in charge. Pretty much no change in outcome.
Fulham, one bad change arguably with Ranieri, although even that's debatable. One potentially better change with Parker albeit he's taken time to implement some of his ideas. Pretty much par for the course from where they were when Jokanovic left though and they've probably got a guy in charge that will start there next season with a chance to come back up.
Huddersfield - no noticeable change post managerial change, but they've not got worse particularly.
Southampton - a change has undoubtedly been beneficial to them.
Leicester - a change has undoubtedly been beneficial to them.
I'd say those percentages are pretty good.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
He still works as a scout for the club and mentions two players he recommended in the past which were ignored.
Phil McNulty also gave his opinion about Chris Hughton and how respected he is in the game.
sussex_guy2k2
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Neither does asking who our best ever manager is when you consider the changes in football since we were last in the top flight; just FYI, I only stated we'd never had anyone get us into the Premier League, not that we'd never had a manager who'd got us into the top flight you patronising shit. Quite frankly, if all you've taken from my post is this garbage you've replied with, then I really pity you and your ability to comprehend basic footballing points.
And good effort in answering the questions I asked.
sussex_guy2k2
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Gritt23
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Charming.
sussex_guy2k2
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It's not perfect as they sometimes produce reports based on a bit of informed gossip but on the whole it has value (although not the prices they try to charge for some of their reports).
They're good guys in the main, have always got on well with them.
- Jun 27, 2012
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He is, but specifically about our three biggest signings; Izquierdo, Ali J and Locadia who he rightly argues have under-delivered this season.
The team that recruited these three players, one of whom had an impressive first season, also recruited Knockaert, Duffy, Ryan, Gross, Murray, Propper, Bernardo and Bissouma
he also echoes a well repeated point on NSC threads , that the club should avoid the Dutch league.
Johnny RoastBeef
These aren't the players you're looking for.
- Jan 11, 2016
- 3,158
Looks like Ajax cornered the market for talent over there.
I think with 2 French speakers already, Ligue 1 is where we should be looking.
Machiavelli
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CH deserves his respect, and he deserves to go down as the club's best manager -- but that's hardly the same thing as to whether he should continue next season. I'm just sceptical that he's the right person for us next season. I've only recently come to that view. He's an amazing defensive coach, but I have my questions about his attacking credentials, and his ability to turn games around from losing positions. Nothing stays still at this level, and it seems other coaches have worked him out, and can counter his approach increasingly effectively. I have my doubts about his ability to adapt at this level.
This is all said in the knowledge of 'be careful what you wish for' (a phrase I've uttered several times in the past), what has happened to similiar-sized clubs when they've jettisoned their defensive-oriented manager, just how much of a gent Chris is, and how brilliant he's been for us. I feel a little dirty saying it, but it's a view, that's all.
Excellent post
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
I've seen several winning games from losing positions from Hughton. This is only the second season in the Prem, so we haven't got the players that we need yet. It is a slow process but it seems the fans are getting impatient.
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
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Nope, coming back from a goal down to win a game just once in two seasons in the Premier League is an absolutely appalling record however you dress it up
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Oh so to prove he is rubbish you're going to ignore the previous two years? Come off it, that is really pushing an agenda.