Roberto Martinez discussion

[Toffeelover]

Stones was wanted by Martinez at Wigan, Barkley was given his chance by Martinez after being ignored as wasteful by Moyes, Deulofeu you conveniently ignored, he brought in Eto'o one of the most gifted players of his generation, Lennon - technically poor?

The thing about Moyes is that he didn't use the talent he brought in. He brought them here and made them functional, which is why Martinez was easily able to get a new tune out of them in his first season.

But Dave you should expand on the Eto'o bit, he was a disaster for the club that is apparent now and not a good signing as it turns out.

 

[TommyDavo]

A disgrace is Goat being allowed to live when one million people are using foodbanks.

Oh wow.

I know, 1 million!

 

[davek]

But Dave you should expand on the Eto'o bit, he was a disaster for the club that is apparent now and not a good signing as it turns out.

He wasn't a disaster! He played alright but only a bit of the magic was there. The point is that Martinez tried to bring in creativity.

 

[Woolly Blue]

... tearing into a portion of woolly mammoth

I'll chuffin' ban 'em if they try that, and don't you go encouraging them.

 

[USABlue]

Said when chicos post 3 pages back is one of the most sensible posts in a 500 page thread

 

[Lowste]

You've had a mare here.

I guess so

But wouldn't have it any other way

I guess people who don't like him have never liked him, so just let them get on with it

 

[Lowste]

You predicted he'd reply with the old kittens' head on legs gif?

Am I out of touch? Is that a standard move in football arguments?

Of course I knew it was coming

 

[Woolly Blue]

3. We organically grow a competitive squad and club through clever recruitment and patience.
Unfortunately it's XFactor I WANT SATISFACTION NOW types which will stop number 3 from happening, which is the only likely option for success right now.

This is spot on, and it's the way the club is being run.
Martinez might not be the man to deliver, but he's the right type to try.

The whole "it's not worked this season so lets rip it up and start again" *nods to Orange Juice just shows a lack of understanding of the situation. Same as the nonsense in the transfer rumour thread where people think they can tear a squad apart and rebuild it, something which rarely works ( Soton this season is very much the exception ).

Evolution gives us a chance of improving. Managers, like players, often improve with experience. Lets see what happens next season.

 

[Seamus Colemole]

I'll chuffin' ban 'em if they try that, and don't you go encouraging them.

Give us a leg mate, i fancy a wolly mammoth sandwich.

Plotting makes me hungry.

 

[bizzaro]

Martinez: “Top 10 would be an achievement”



@davek
@bizzaro

@Plotters Victory

@davek FINISH HIM!

 

[bizzaro]

This is spot on, and it's the way the club is being run.
Martinez might not be the man to deliver, but he's the right type to try.

The whole "it's not worked this season so lets rip it up and start again" *nods to Orange Juice just shows a lack of understanding of the situation. Same as the nonsense in the transfer rumour thread where people think they can tear a squad apart and rebuild it, something which rarely works ( Soton this season is very much the exception ).

Evolution gives us a chance of improving. Managers, like players, often improve with experience. Lets see what happens next season.

Applauding here. Sensible post on GOT shocker.

@moutsgoat ... take note.

 

[Carlito]

I just wanted to see us having teams off with neat passing triangles, but it turns out Martinez has about as much time for technical players as his predecessor did.

 

[Woolly Blue]

Aplauding here. Sensible post on GOT shocker.

@moutsgoat ... take note.

Stop brown nosing
I was agreeing with Chico, who was having a sensible moment.

Give us a leg mate, i fancy a wolly mammoth sandwich.

Plotting makes me hungry.

Haha, you left the second "o" out on purpose you monster.

 

[Seamus Colemole]

Stop brown nosing
I was agreeing with Chico, who was having a sensible moment.



Haha, you left the second "o" out on purpose you monster.

Well i thought if i was gonna eat you i might as well annoy you at the same time.

 

[evertony]

Talk about taking things totally out of context to suit and agenda or biased opinion! Martinez is right what he says....with the poor form we had in the premiership it's been a big positive that we've managed to hit mid-table. He's not saying it's acceptable....he's acknowledging a crap start, and lack of consistency and saying he feels we've done well to move on.

He's NOT saying it's acceptable FFS.