It is certainly interesting to see his transformation into someone much closer to Mourinho than he would care to admit (compliment not a complaint)
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Chang Elephant
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It won't change the fact that Martinez stank the gaff out last season
That's very symptomatic of the current Premier League - high risk, high rewards.
The problem is a lot of clubs get into a boom bust cycle that is hard to get out of.
Take Liverpool now, the departing manager and staff will need a big pay off. The new manager will want to assess the squad and implement a new system which will mean some big money signings will be moved on and probably for loss. The new manager will also want his own players and financial backing from the owners, so a load more money spunked after £300m spent in three years by the departing one.
The new managers strategy may impact and change the youth system too so will effect future players coming through.
It's the harder option but there's something to be said for stability and organic growth through good solid strategy.
I'd be much happier if our managers were backed like theirs though as it would help accelerate any success. Or maybe, like in their instance, not.
I didn't even vault you sir.
And, you have to say, credit to the board on that front. There's not much identity for most Prem clubs these days with a new manager every season (not to mention the lack of local players in most squads). It's nice to feel that we can have one.
Chang Elephant
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Pre-emptive strike
Hahaha. You're an ally on many of my key issues so I would not be so foolish.
The Esk
Player Valuation: £70m
Yes and no I think - the business model sort of necessitates a certain loyality, but I'm the first to agree the "local" element is welcome as is the general club culture. More than most clubs we have an identity and tend to recruit those (playing and non-playing) who can identify with it.
Richardson
Stanley Parker
Player Valuation: £15m
Like Hughes, Mourinho and Pellegrini, Martinez is now in his third season.
Eddie Howe has been back at Bournemouth for nearly three years, but he hasn't completed one season in the Premier League.
Lowste
Player Valuation: £30m
Also it doesn't change the fact that the previous season we played some of the best attacking football I have witnessed since the mid 80's.
Selective memory I believe
Chang Elephant
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It doesn't change that either, Martinez had a great first season. Selective argument ?
Aar_the_Toffees
Player Valuation: £10m
He's transformed the youth which probably wouldn't have been done if he'd been given funds for transfer. So I guess "we had no money" is a good thing.
Ihaters
Player Valuation: £35m
Thought we were good yesterday, unlucky not to come away 3-1 or better when you consider they should of lost a player and the quality of two of chances we had.
Martinez is impressing me more and more lately, possibly because I stopped listening to his press conferences which just annoy me, but also because we are playing some great football this season and with just a couple of the big games to go, we are still high up the league with (hopefully) good times to come.
Martinez is impressing me more and more lately, possibly because I stopped listening to his press conferences which just annoy me, but also because we are playing some great football this season and with just a couple of the big games to go, we are still high up the league with (hopefully) good times to come.
Tennessee Blue Mike
Player Valuation: £50m
I think we will return to that free flowing football when all the pegs are in place. This start due to a imposing early schedule has me very excited. The pundits had us floundering in the bottom three by now. What do they know? Absolutely nothing!
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