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[Freeman25]

I think you're getting likeable and respected confused.

Not at all, I've seen him described as both

Care to tell me why you think this will end well, other than 'he's a nice chap?

I'm not guaranteeing it will, I just think it's weird people can judge it as a bad thing based on little evidence when on paper it looks like a good bit of business by bringing in someone with his coaching acumen at this level. A lot of teams in this league would think it was a coup getting him as their manager I'd imagine let alone assistant.

[Rez1862]

Not at all, I've seen him described as both



I'm not guaranteeing it will, I just think it's weird people can judge it as a bad thing based on little evidence when on paper it looks like a good bit of business by bringing in someone with his coaching acumen at this level. A lot of teams in this league would think it was a coup getting him as their manager I'd imagine let alone assistant.

Fair comment, I just associate him with the dire football (not to mention his 'look at me, ain't I funny' interviews) at the end of the Derry era and Ardley isn't exactly known for his swashbuckling style. Time will tell!

[countygump]

One of my most favourite managers of all time at Notts. Mr MadDog on The 'Magpie Circle'.


https://www.facebook.com/TheMagpieCi...21371919295913

[countygump]

[irishpete]

One of my most favourite managers of all time at Notts. Mr MadDog on The 'Magpie Circle'.


https://www.facebook.com/TheMagpieCi...21371919295913

Would pisz all over Ardley, hey gump? LOL

[SwalePie]

See other Fred for voting

[countygump]

Would pisz all over Ardley, hey gump? LOL

Certainly would, Pete, lol,lol,lol.

[drillerpie]

One of my most favourite managers of all time at Notts. Mr MadDog on The 'Magpie Circle'.


https://www.facebook.com/TheMagpieCi...21371919295913

That was enjoyable to watch!

He says he didn't trash the hotel room, just took some pillows from his room down to the physio.

He says the writing was on the wall at Notts as soon as he had to justify all decisions to someone who had no experience of professional football (not sure who, probably too early to be Mrs Trew).

Monty never shat on the pitch.

He was approached about coming back when we ended up appointing Sheridan.

What stands out for me is how the football is almost a secondary thing to psychology and motivation. He doesn't spend much time talking about the tactics side of football, and does it in the same terms we would (get eleven behind the ball, put a foot in, etc), but talks at length about how he motivates players.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

That was enjoyable to watch!

He says he didn't trash the hotel room, just took some pillows from his room down to the physio.

He says the writing was on the wall at Notts as soon as he had to justify all decisions to someone who had no experience of professional football (not sure who, probably too early to be Mrs Trew).

Monty never shat on the pitch.

He was approached about coming back when we ended up appointing Sheridan.

What stands out for me is how the football is almost a secondary thing to psychology and motivation. He doesn't spend much time talking about the tactics side of football, and does it in the same terms we would (get eleven behind the ball, put a foot in, etc), but talks at length about how he motivates players.

That last paragraph is probably why he's a very good firefighter type manager but not so great at long term projects. Although after his health issues, I feel he may retire now as I'm not sure he has the same edge

[drillerpie]

That last paragraph is probably why he's a very good firefighter type manager but not so great at long term projects. Although after his health issues, I feel he may retire now as I'm not sure he has the same edge

True that his last couple of jobs haven't gone well, but I think he has proved that he's an above average medium-term manager by winning promotions.

A more generous interpretation of his style would be that in the lower divisions most teams are much of a muchness and the psychological aspect can make all the difference. In this video he also talks about how in lower leagues you need midfielders who can run, play three games a week, and a big powerful striker who can score goals. Hard to argue with any of that!