Ronald Koeman discussion

[tommye]

@tommye The voice of reason

Just keeping it real. No crimes were committed in the making of that post.

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

When we inevitably get dry bummed later can people not come in here and be all nobbish after the match? You know what I mean yeah?

With you on the sentiment Ij but we both know that's a forlorn hope.

There'll be a few all over this like a tramp on chips.

 

[Brennan]

Can we just sack him before the match to save me reading the dross in here if we lose.

 

[blulouie]

I hope he doesnt play Schneiderling just yet. Preferably next game

Hope he does.
& Lookman at some point.

 

[faddy the blue]

You'd imagine he'll take the path of least resistance. In the past, that was squeezing every last drop out of a player. Now, we can afford to cut our losses.

I don't think anyone would blame him for that. No sense wasting energy on a couple of players that might not have what it takes to improve.

Imagine what Del thinks of that right now. Made an assist in last match and now finds a league 1 newly signed player chosen over him on the bench vs City.

 

[allen]

Imagine what Del thinks of that right now. Made an assist in last match and now finds a league 1 newly signed player chosen over him on the bench vs City.

It's a ruthless game. I'd love to see him make it, but time is running out.

 

[faddy the blue]

It's a ruthless game. I'd love to see him make it, but time is running out.

I see your point. What I feel is nowadays with every manager thinking they are a football genius and moving good/decent players off just cos they don't meet one of the criteria they have entrenched in their so called philosophy.

For example:

- A player like Vidic wouldn't have played for Pep cos he may be a great tackler but too physical and not natural ball player. Joe Hart was moved on straightaway.

- Fabregas is not good enough to start every match for Conte.

- Now with Koeman, he will move on Del today, then Barkley will be shipped off in the summer too. Why is he not willing to work with Barkley to maybe change his position from no 10 to no 8? Why can't he use Del's flair and crossing abilities to good use? Its not like they are 28/29 pushing 30.

Just feel like its unfair when players in their youth see managers coming and going every other year and every manager forcing those players to adapt to his way or taking the highway. Must be confusing for young players and no wonder some of them don't realise their true potential.

Imagine Zidane playing for Koeman: "Good player but OK he doesn't press so no future".

 

[Number_25]

We're seeing a reaction by our players. They can either step up and heed the challenge of being the best thy can be, or get sold off.

Koeman has my support 100%.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

Penalty shout aside- It has been a brilliant half

Rom and Kevin have been great. (Kev looks a new player these last three games)
Coleman and Holgate should be starting together like they are now
Baines has looked revitalized as of late
Tom Davies is the best at reading passes in the team. Phenomenal prospect we have on our hands
CBs have been good apart from Mori's midfield drive that almost cost us
Robles has been brilliant at reading the game.
Barry looks so much better in a five back system. When we are playing counter attacking football, he works.
Ross has been boss.

 

[allen]

I see your point. What I feel is nowadays with every manager thinking they are a football genius and moving good/decent players off just cos they don't meet one of the criteria they have entrenched in their so called philosophy.

For example:

- A player like Vidic wouldn't have played for Pep cos he may be a great tackler but too physical and not natural ball player. Joe Hart was moved on straightaway.

- Fabregas is not good enough to start every match for Conte.

- Now with Koeman, he will move on Del today, then Barkley will be shipped off in the summer too. Why is he not willing to work with Barkley to maybe change his position from no 10 to no 8? Why can't he use Del's flair and crossing abilities to good use? Its not like they are 28/29 pushing 30.

Just feel like its unfair when players in their youth see managers coming and going every other year and every manager forcing those players to adapt to his way or taking the highway. Must be confusing for young players and no wonder some of them don't realise their true potential.

Imagine Zidane playing for Koeman: "Good player but OK he doesn't press so no future".

A lot of this is down to Koeman's sense of urgency. He wants results now, he wants big improvement now.

That's pretty unusual, I think. Most managers want three seasons, they constantly communicate the journey they are on, and that fans should reserve judgement. Koeman doesn't do that.

I'm enjoying the novelty of that, even if I do feel a little uneasy with it. It feels like big change is coming quickly - for good or ill.

 

[Toffeeslam]

Ron got it spot on in this game and the kids were brilliant

 

[ilikecheese]

First time I'm feeling like he's getting it sorted.

Been underwhelmed from the jump. What a game!

 

[Dirty Dutch]

He lost the dressing room.

 

[ijjysmith]

When we inevitably get dry bummed later can people not come in here and be all nobbish after the match? You know what I mean yeah?

I'll be posting this before every game.

 

[riddick]

I'm about as critical of Koeman as you can be, you constantly hear "have you seen a complete performance? At all?"

Right here. From start to finish. [Poor language removed] fantastic.