Quote Originally Posted by LaxtonLad View Post
The only rumours I hear are from posters on NM and if some of these rumours are true it would seem that Nolan had his clique and would not budge. This, of course, would breed resentment from non-clique members who could see no point in pulling their guts out, trying their hardest on the field while others didn't appear to be trying so hard, cruising, as it were, seemingly knowing their position was safe. Whether the players in his gang were good players or bad is immaterial - we all have our opinions on which was which - but if these rumours are true it would certainly lead to dressing room disruption and a loss of confidence in the manager, especially from the newer players. It's a common error made with the best of intentions among managers new to the job - but they don't last long.
Excellent post Laxton... I play Sunday league over here in rainy Ireland and the manager has his clique... no matter how bad they play they never get dropped as they are his drinking buddies... obviously nothing to do with professional football but seems to be the case at Notts under KN.