[Football] Potter [NOT] at Chelsea

[MJsGhost]

A lot of revisionism about what he did at the Albion.

This is what gets me.

There was almost unanimous disappointment / anger / worry that we might lose Potter when Chelsea came in for him, presumably based on what he had done for the club up until that point in time.

RDZ being another level doesn't take away what Potter did for us. Would RDZ have touched the job with a barge pole if he'd been asked to take over a Hughton-coached squad bobbling around above the bottom 3?

 

[The Mole]

Anyone remember our previous victory at Old Trafford where we played some great football in the first half - and were more dominant than we were last weekend? Potter got the players to be comfortable on the ball and be flexible in the systems. This enabled RDZ to take the squad to the next level.

 

[rogersix]

This is what gets me.

There was almost unanimous disappointment / anger / worry that we might lose Potter when Chelsea came in for him, presumably based on what he had done for the club up until that point in time.

RDZ being another level doesn't take away what Potter did for us. Would RDZ have touched the job with a barge pole if he'd been asked to take over a Hughton-coached squad bobbling around above the bottom 3?

i don't know why anyone would bother arguing with any of this, it seems to me a lot of footie fans don't know a lot about footie

 

[Wozza]

There is no loyalty from fans towards managers, players or owners, so no idea why they expect it back.

*splutter*

Remember that time when a sequence of three wins at the Amex spanned THREE CALENDAR YEARS?

 

[Icy Gull]

*splutter*

Remember that time when a sequence of three wins at the Amex spanned THREE CALENDAR YEARS?

You omitted to mention that we didn’t spend more than a few hours in the relegation zone during that period either, and how often were we blown away by teams during that run?

 

[oldboyroy]

Potter did a very good job for us. Roberto is doing an excellent job with us. Potter is a good manager. Roberto is becoming an elite manager!

 

[dwayne]

don't tell me, because they're dutch

More likely because they play in the Dutch league. However, Ajax usually have a reasonable squad at worst. But not at the moment, think it's their worst start to a season in 60 years.

 

[Guinness Boy]

You omitted to mention that we didn’t spend more than a few hours in the relegation zone during that period either, and how often were we blown away by teams during that run?

I’m not sure that’s how RDZ is measured.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Exactly what are Potter’s strengths?

Took a park team in Sweden to their first division because a local millionaire pumped all his cash into them. Most of us on here could have done that
Got rave reviews at Swansea (not sure what for) - taking a relegated team and making them mid table in the league below.
And did ok with us - ok that’s all - with the Squad at his disposal.
Learnt a lot apparently though. Not enough to realise he isn’t all that.
Will fail next wherever he goes

Just my opinion like

This. Emperor’s New Clothes coach. Only started winning when he had Caicedo, Biss and Mwepu together in midfield. RDZ doesn’t have the option of even one of them.

 

[Wozza]

You omitted to mention that we didn’t spend more than a few hours in the relegation zone during that period either, and how often were we blown away by teams during that run?

Yeah, my single sentence wasn't intended to be a comprehensive review of Potter's spell at the Albion.

It was a reminder of a time when fans stuck by Potter (showed loyalty).

An example of loyalty from Bloom would be the six year contract he gave Potter.

But, hey, water under the bridge and all that.

 

[A1X]

Ajax dumping their manager soon. Would be a good fit. However their squad is pretty gash these days.

I’d love him to get the job before they come here, and we go full Chelsea last season on him again

 

[rogersix]

More likely because they play in the Dutch league. However, Ajax usually have a reasonable squad at worst. But not at the moment, think it's their worst start to a season in 60 years.

and lump on man u

 

[Silverhatch]

This. Emperor’s New Clothes coach. Only started winning when he had Caicedo, Biss and Mwepu together in midfield. RDZ doesn’t have the option of even one of them.

Nah, Potter’s issue was that he had the handbrake on at Brighton, because of his background. Brilliant coach but he didn’t REALLY think we could go toe to toe with the establishment clubs. He learnt, late on, that a more aggressively pressing style could work and needed dynamic players - and his forward options were light years away from what RDZ has. Listen, really listen, to De Zerbi; he acknowledges that the squad he inherited is full of technically gifted players who were ready to play his way. Crucially, RDZ does think, having seen the ingredients, that the handbrake had to come off. Postecoglou has done the same thing after the clusterfuck of Conte. It’s all differing opinions though.

 

[rogersix]

This. Emperor’s New Clothes coach. Only started winning when he had Caicedo, Biss and Mwepu together in midfield. RDZ doesn’t have the option of even one of them.

he did have to change the culture of the squad from hughtonball, whilst keeping us up, not easy

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

*splutter*

Remember that time when a sequence of three wins at the Amex spanned THREE CALENDAR YEARS?

And I think this is the elephant in the room for Potter lovers. I do admire Potter and am grateful to him, but those results at home made my Albion mojo the lowest it has been probably ever and were it not for the time spent with my sons and brother, I would perhaps have given up my season ticket. Bad fan eh.

 

[rogersix]

Yeah, my single sentence wasn't intended to be a comprehensive review of Potter's spell at the Albion.

It was a reminder of a time when fans stuck by Potter (showed loyalty).

An example of loyalty from Bloom would be the six year contract he gave Potter.

But, hey, water under the bridge and all that.

fair does about loyalty, but he's still a good coach

 

[dwayne]

and lump on man u

What's your point?

Are you saying Ajax are decent at the moment ?

 

[rogersix]

And I think this is the elephant in the room for Potter lovers. I do admire Potter and am grateful to him, but those results at home made my Albion mojo the lowest it has been probably ever and were it not for the time spent with my sons and brother, I would perhaps have given up my season ticket. Bad fan eh.

worse than hughts? the suicideball, defending the 0-1, and then 0-2 v cardiff; i began to lose hope

 

[rogersix]

What's your point?

Are you saying Ajax are decent at the moment ?

i've not seen them play yet

 

[Brovion]

Good guy, good coach.

A lot of revisionism about what he did at the Albion.

There is no loyalty from fans towards managers, players or owners, so no idea why they expect it back.

Exactly. He WAS a good coach for us. He DID do a marvellous job. I accept his demeanour, his lack of empathy with the fans ('history lesson') and of course the spectacular exit mean that he will never be an Albion legend (unlike Hughton), but he was a part, an important part, of the journey to where we are.