Quote Originally Posted by WBA1955 View Post
Yes I agree it was. But he has been there two days and this was his first game. He would want to see how his senior players and high earners perform. Could you imagine if he had omitted the old guard and played a younger side having just got there?
Now nobody in yesterday's team can't complain if they aren't in the side for the next game, he gave them that chance to impress him.
As for the formation he is known to be a 442 or 433 man. But I would think he asked the players where they feel the most comfortable playing, and said okay, go out and show me what you can do.
Those who have worked with him and know him say he is very abrupt, has no favourites, and are out if they don't do things his way. He has brought his own backroom staff for a reason.
To criticise him after 48 hours and one game is a bit fickle even for Albion fan's.
If he persists with the same players and formation I will agree we are heading for league one, but I don't think he will.
Yesterday's result has shown him the task he faces, a win would have probably been the worst result in regards to what he saw.
He comes highly rated by the likes of Bielsa and Guardiola, so he can't be a complete mug.
This season is all about survival and hopefully a comfortable mid table finish, then reassess and rebuild, providing he gets the backing.
But he turned Huddersfield around, saving them from relegation and then getting them into the play offs the following season on a shoestring.
Even if we did go down I would keep him, we have got a young and hungry one and not a dinosaur, we can't keep changing managers.
Strange times indeed. I find myself for once totally agreeing with 55's post.
It's how I suspected the first game to go. See it for yourself, I say.
Not looking for play offs here, just avoid relegation and establish a new low. Work from there....👍👍