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Yep the fact that he took the time to shake the hand of every single parent and speak to every child suggested to me he is well versed in Man Management backed up his warm, intelligent and articulate words - probably has a better command of the English language than Brummy Smith anyway
I've been lucky enough to have a couple of decent football related conversations with the man and have been tremendously impressed by his knowledge and thinking on the game and attention to detail. He talked me through the tactical analysis carried out after the Mepham/Bentley faux-pas against Stoke and I must admit I was gob-smacked by the detail into which he went, conclusions reached and corrective actions taken. He made some very interesting observations about improvements he has made to certain players since he has arrived and this is borne out by performances on the pitch. I got the impression of an urbane and deep thinking footballing man but highly focused and capable of making singular and difficult decisions when needed.
I don't think he will rant and rave on the touchline or be particularly animated although I wouldn't confuse that with a lack of passion. I think a No.2 who can convey that type of urgency when required would be in order. Not sure how people are reaching a number of conclusions following Saturdays defeat against Bristol City, it was an unusual game in many ways poor ref, oppo were half decent and we had 3-4 players well below form - we still had enough to have got something out of the game.
I believe Frank will be a good appointment by the club and he should be accorded the honeymoon period afforded to any new manager regardless of very much being integral to the old regime.
Yep the fact that he took the time to shake the hand of every single parent and speak to every child suggested to me he is well versed in Man Management backed up his warm, intelligent and articulate words - probably has a better command of the English language than Brummy Smith anyway
I've been lucky enough to have a couple of decent football related conversations with the man and have been tremendously impressed by his knowledge and thinking on the game and attention to detail. He talked me through the tactical analysis carried out after the Mepham/Bentley faux-pas against Stoke and I must admit I was gob-smacked by the detail into which he went, conclusions reached and corrective actions taken. He made some very interesting observations about improvements he has made to certain players since he has arrived and this is borne out by performances on the pitch. I got the impression of an urbane and deep thinking footballing man but highly focused and capable of making singular and difficult decisions when needed.
I don't think he will rant and rave on the touchline or be particularly animated although I wouldn't confuse that with a lack of passion. I think a No.2 who can convey that type of urgency when required would be in order. Not sure how people are reaching a number of conclusions following Saturdays defeat against Bristol City, it was an unusual game in many ways poor ref, oppo were half decent and we had 3-4 players well below form - we still had enough to have got something out of the game.
I believe Frank will be a good appointment by the club and he should be accorded the honeymoon period afforded to any new manager regardless of very much being integral to the old regime.
Yep the fact that he took the time to shake the hand of every single parent and speak to every child suggested to me he is well versed in Man Management backed up his warm, intelligent and articulate words - probably has a better command of the English language than Brummy Smith anyway
I've been lucky enough to have a couple of decent football related conversations with the man and have been tremendously impressed by his knowledge and thinking on the game and attention to detail. He talked me through the tactical analysis carried out after the Mepham/Bentley faux-pas against Stoke and I must admit I was gob-smacked by the detail into which he went, conclusions reached and corrective actions taken. He made some very interesting observations about improvements he has made to certain players since he has arrived and this is borne out by performances on the pitch. I got the impression of an urbane and deep thinking footballing man but highly focused and capable of making singular and difficult decisions when needed.
I don't think he will rant and rave on the touchline or be particularly animated although I wouldn't confuse that with a lack of passion. I think a No.2 who can convey that type of urgency when required would be in order. Not sure how people are reaching a number of conclusions following Saturdays defeat against Bristol City, it was an unusual game in many ways poor ref, oppo were half decent and we had 3-4 players well below form - we still had enough to have got something out of the game.
I believe Frank will be a good appointment by the club and he should be accorded the honeymoon period afforded to any new manager regardless of very much being integral to the old regime.
