Gus Poyet complains about player recruitment......AT SUNDERLAND...

[Giraffe]

Not sure.

I don't think you can ever see him as a long term appointment. He's always on the verge of a tantrum unless he gets what he wants and that makes him a loose cannon. His behaviour during his last few months at the club got poorer as his head expanded and he started to think he was Alex Ferguson. Not saying it was all his fault but I wouldn't feel comfortable trusting him as club manager again.

Was his behaviour bad before Barber arrived?

 

[*Gullsworth*]

Not sure.

I don't think you can ever see him as a long term appointment. He's always on the verge of a tantrum unless he gets what he wants and that makes him a loose cannon. His behaviour during his last few months at the club got poorer as his head expanded and he started to think he was Alex Ferguson. Not saying it was all his fault but I wouldn't feel comfortable trusting him as club manager again.

this.....my favorite manager too but the way it ended here and probably will end at Sunderland makes him a huge gamble. Passionate, yes but a ticking time bomb......unless he was managing his beloved Chelsea with millions to spend on players of his choice while winning The Champions League every Year!

 

[Pavilionaire]

What a strange comparison. Apart from this season we have performed pretty well. Think about it - 2010/11 League I Champions. 2011/12 our first season in the Championship 10th (10th?). 2012/13 Play-offs 4th. 2013/14 Play-offs again 6th.

I meant they've had a problem recruiting quality players as have we, albeit since Poyet left.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

this.....my favorite manager too but the way it ended here and probably will end at Sunderland makes him a huge gamble. Passionate, yes but a ticking time bomb......unless he was managing his beloved Chelsea with millions to spend on players of his choice while winning The Champions League every Year!

Is it a huge gamble for any club when the average length of a manager's job is 18 months? He stayed twice as long as that with us, and has already been at Sunderland for 14 months.

 

[Icy Gull]

Is it a huge gamble for any club when the average length of a manager's job is 18 months? He stayed twice as long as that with us, and has already been at Sunderland for 14 months.

Yes, he destabilises players when he leaves, which has a knock on effect the next seasom

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Yes, he destabilises players when he leaves, which has a knock on effect the next seasom

It didn't affect Oscar too much.

 

[el punal]

I meant they've had a problem recruiting quality players as have we, albeit since Poyet left.

Yeah, I'll second that. Remember the good times when players wanted to sign for the Albion because of Gus Poyet and his charisma, rather than his ego which manifested itself later on.

 

[Icy Gull]

It didn't affect Oscar too much.

Really, you don't think he was disadvantaged by an on strike Bridcutt and a disinterested Buckley? Interesting observation

 

[Lower West Stander]

Was his behaviour bad before Barber arrived?

Moot point I think.

He'd have fallen out with whoever was in charge - like he is now.

 

[Murray 17]

unless he was managing his beloved Chelsea with millions to spend on players of his choice while winning The Champions League every Year!

... and if he didn't win the Champions' League every year he would probably blame it on a lack of investment!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Really, you don't think he was disadvantaged by an on strike Bridcutt and a disinterested Buckley? Interesting observation

If you call getting to the playoffs a disadvantage, then maybe.

 

[fat old seagull]

Can anyone here imagine that TB would ever even consider Gus back here again? And I'm flabbergasted that so many want him back after the loyalty he showed BHA previously. Not only with touting himself around the prem when he was still under contract here. And equally bad unstabalising two of our best players before nicking them.

 

[Farehamseagull]

He's ambitious. Successful people always push the boundaries.

I still miss him.

 

[El Presidente]

Was his behaviour bad before Barber arrived?

I recall a few threats to play golf on Saturday afternoon prior to Barber arriving

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

I question whether he signed Bridcutt and Buckley as much to spite us as to strengthen Sunderland.

 

[Southwest Seagull]

I hate the s**t out that w****r.

Yet I'd love him back so so much.

 

[Elvis]

I question whether he signed Bridcutt and Buckley as much to spite us as to strengthen Sunderland.

You are not the only one to think that!