Steve Walsh - no longer our Director of Football

[COYBL25]

..i’m saying the problem with analysing individual signings is exactly the problem with our strategy. You don’t look at players in isolation, you build a team. A team isn’t built in silo’s.

You can consider Schneiderlin, Rooney, Vlasic and Klaassen as individuals, but from a team building perspective they are all similar types who play in similar positions. Walsh overseen those purchases. It smacks of somebody who hasn’t got a vision for the team

I know you’re retired mate, but have you thought of sending your CV to the club ?

You’d deffo do a better job than Walsh and you’d get to take Mrs Eggs on freebies all over Europe too

 

[Toast]

..i’m saying the problem with analysing individual signings is exactly the problem with our strategy. You don’t look at players in isolation, you build a team. A team isn’t built in silo’s.

You can consider Schneiderlin, Rooney, Vlasic and Klaassen as individuals, but from a team building perspective they are all similar types who play in similar positions. Walsh overseen those purchases. It smacks of somebody who hasn’t got a vision for the team

Shame he can't punt it over the top for Vardy to leg it onto, get brought down and win a penno that Mahrez slots anymore..

 

[KaiserEFC]

I hope this guy gets a Game of Thrones style Walk of Shame through Liverpool when he is finally sacked.

Personally I’d cement him into the foundations of the new stadium to serve as a warning to others.

 

[Nymzee]

..i’m saying the problem with analysing individual signings is exactly the problem with our strategy. You don’t look at players in isolation, you build a team. A team isn’t built in silo’s.

You can consider Schneiderlin, Rooney, Vlasic and Klaassen as individuals, but from a team building perspective they are all similar types who play in similar positions. Walsh overseen those purchases. It smacks of somebody who hasn’t got a vision for the team

Correct. Baffling transfer strategy for a supposed top PL club. Even on something as simple as a FIFA career mode you think "hmm I don't have any decent LB's" and you go and buy a couple.

We knew Lukaku should go and possibly Barkley so striker and attacking mid should have been targeted, we had one left-back so go get another. Simple aim for 22 players covering 11 positions.

 

[Neiler]

As DOF, overseeing such a poorly balanced squad is a massive failing and if he is not responsible then why is he even in that role?

Read the about posts mate its all been debated alraedy.

Gifs bore me.

 

[Neiler]

..i’m saying the problem with analysing individual signings is exactly the problem with our strategy. You don’t look at players in isolation, you build a team. A team isn’t built in silo’s.

You can consider Schneiderlin, Rooney, Vlasic and Klaassen as individuals, but from a team building perspective they are all similar types who play in similar positions. Walsh overseen those purchases. It smacks of somebody who hasn’t got a vision for the team

Ah i get you mate, but do you not think it smacks of of disagreement and compromise, it does to me, i think its pretty clear the Walsh and Koeman marriage was one marked with disagreement and power plays. Im not saying that is right, but im not sure Walsh is ultimately, singularly responsible. I sense there relationship was an unhealthy one, i also think there was poor decision making at board level as well. I do think it is telling the the relative speed Koeman was sacked and i dont believe it was all down to results, i think the dynamic and its effect on investment and signings that i alluded to was part of the decision on reflection.

it strikes me that the three way partnership between Walsh, manager and board or the clubs venture into it is what should be judged and whether its a worthwhile model for the club.

Should it just be Walsh in charge of recruitment, i think if you are going to judge someone on decisions they should be allowed to make them unilaterally which doesn't seem the case. we all have our suspicions, but no one knows exactly what his role is, we all define it differently and no body knows the line of demarcation when it comes to decision making.

there was an interesting post from a Leicester fan a couple of days ago and he was able or said he was able to pick out what signings e felt Walsh would have had the strongest hand in, they were are best to be honest.

The debate will go around in circles because no one or presumes to know exactly what goes on, i just feel its narrow to judge on recruitment when it other good is clearly visible and their is a benift to his role.

call him rubbish is just a bit narrow, reactive and group thinky for me. I think Mosh thinks far differently of his role then we do. For example if someone like Lookman or Henry go on to make us fees of 50 mill each is his role worthwhile. Bet your arse it is from an owners perspective.

 

[Boss_Blue]

Read the about posts mate its all been debated alraedy.

Thanks for the advice mate.

Gifs bore me.

Oh okay, soz mate.

Enjoy the rest of your day at work.

 

[catcherintherye]

Ah i get you mate, but do you not think it smacks of of disagreement and compromise, it does to me, i think its pretty clear the Walsh and Koeman marriage was one marked with disagreement and power plays. Im not saying that is right, but im not sure Walsh is ultimately, singularly responsible. I sense there relationship was an unhealthy one, i also think there was poor decision making at board level as well. I do think it is telling the the relative speed Koeman was sacked and i dont believe it was all down to results, i think the dynamic and its effect on investment and signings that i alluded to was part of the decision on reflection.

it strikes me that the three way partnership between Walsh, manager and board or the clubs venture into it is what should be judged and whether its a worthwhile model for the club.

Should it just be Walsh in charge of recruitment, i think if you are going to judge someone on decisions they should be allowed to make them unilaterally which doesn't seem the case. we all have our suspicions, but no one knows exactly what his role is, we all define it differently and no body knows the line of demarcation when it comes to decision making.

there was an interesting post from a Leicester fan a couple of days ago and he was able or said he was able to pick out what signings e felt Walsh would have had the strongest hand in, they were are best to be honest.

The debate will go around in circles because no one or presumes to know exactly what goes on, i just feel its narrow to judge on recruitment when it other good is clearly visible and their is a benift to his role.

call him rubbish is just a bit narrow, reactive and group thinky for me. I think Mosh thinks far differently of his role then we do. For example if someone like Lookman or Henry go on to make us fees of 50 mill each is his role worthwhile. Bet your arse it is from an owners perspective.

The point about the owner is very relevant and important. I just don't think he does this enough and I am also not sure it's indicative of a modern DOF, more a head scout.

If his role is to generate profit, I would like to see him go full throttle for that. There can be no room for signings like Williams, Sigurdsson, Bolasie and probably Walcott in that model.

What the club is crying out for is a proper sporting director akin to a Zorc from Dortmund to manage the playing side of the club strategically and profitably. A Head Scout like Walsh would be very useful.

Failing that, look at the lads we've missed out on under Walsh, which had he completed on the deal/been more assertive we'd have been in a far better position. Bailey, D Grey, Son (18 months ago) to name 3 lads, all for around the same fee we ended up paying for Sigurdsson. Likewise look at Ndidi, Mahrez, Vardy, Kante, Gueye, Lookman, Vlasic etc. I have little doubt he can spot players on a decent budget, but what I have serious doubts about is his ability to put his point across firmly enough.

 

[COYBL25]

If we haven`t signed a left back by the end of the window, Gravy Train Steve should be tarred and feathered, then nailed to the score board, for half time entertainment.

 

[Eggs]

Ah i get you mate, but do you not think it smacks of of disagreement and compromise, it does to me, i think its pretty clear the Walsh and Koeman marriage was one marked with disagreement and power plays. Im not saying that is right, but im not sure Walsh is ultimately, singularly responsible. I sense there relationship was an unhealthy one, i also think there was poor decision making at board level as well. I do think it is telling the the relative speed Koeman was sacked and i dont believe it was all down to results, i think the dynamic and its effect on investment and signings that i alluded to was part of the decision on reflection.

it strikes me that the three way partnership between Walsh, manager and board or the clubs venture into it is what should be judged and whether its a worthwhile model for the club.

Should it just be Walsh in charge of recruitment, i think if you are going to judge someone on decisions they should be allowed to make them unilaterally which doesn't seem the case. we all have our suspicions, but no one knows exactly what his role is, we all define it differently and no body knows the line of demarcation when it comes to decision making.

there was an interesting post from a Leicester fan a couple of days ago and he was able or said he was able to pick out what signings e felt Walsh would have had the strongest hand in, they were are best to be honest.

The debate will go around in circles because no one or presumes to know exactly what goes on, i just feel its narrow to judge on recruitment when it other good is clearly visible and their is a benift to his role.

call him rubbish is just a bit narrow, reactive and group thinky for me. I think Mosh thinks far differently of his role then we do. For example if someone like Lookman or Henry go on to make us fees of 50 mill each is his role worthwhile. Bet your arse it is from an owners perspective.

...but it really is the lack,of strategy and direction that is a concern. You look at Michael Keane; Walsh may have thought £25m was a fair price for a full England international who has got good size and is a great age. But when you look strategically at the signing, he lacks mobility and is a forwards dream to run at. It means your team model must be to play deep so he’s not exposed by players running at him or in behind.

 

[sharkey1001]

Can we name and shame the posters on here who thought that Walsh would be a better appointment than Monchi? Or that Koeman would be better than Emery?

Monchi-Emery was the dream team. Another missed opportunity. Instead we got Ronald Hasntaclueman and some PE teacher with a creepy grin!

 

[sharkey1001]

...but it really is the lack,of strategy and direction that is a concern. You look at Michael Keane; Walsh may have thought £25m was a fair price for a full England international who has got good size and is a great age. But when you look strategically at the signing, he lacks mobility and is a forwards dream to run at. It means your team model must be to play deep so he’s not exposed by players running at him or in behind.

Exactly, we need a philosophy. Look at Ben Mee and that Tarkowski - they thrive in a team that defends deep... just likes Weir and Stubbs did for us... because of a defined philosophy.

We spent money like a lottery winner on expensive luxuries we did not need or would be of any benefit to us.
Klassan>Rooney>Sigurdsson>Vlasic a prime example.

 

[yakublue]

..i’m saying the problem with analysing individual signings is exactly the problem with our strategy. You don’t look at players in isolation, you build a team. A team isn’t built in silo’s.

You can consider Schneiderlin, Rooney, Vlasic and Klaassen as individuals, but from a team building perspective they are all similar types who play in similar positions. Walsh overseen those purchases. It smacks of somebody who hasn’t got a vision for the team

Totally agree. For all the money we've spent I haven't got a clue what we're trying to build. Feels totally irresponsible.

 

[Eggs]

Totally agree. For all the money we've spent I haven't got a clue what we're trying to build. Feels totally irresponsible.

..yep. First thing you do is sit down with the manager and define how you want your team to play. You then buy players that fit the system. We’re not talking about anything clever here, it’s just common sense.

 

[COYBL25]

Totally agree. For all the money we've spent I haven't got a clue what we're trying to build. Feels totally irresponsible.

Maybe it`s somehow of benefit to Gravy Train Steve, to just keep on buying players we don`t really need ?