Where will Steve Evans pop up next?

[sota]

Me too Jock. I might have made up the bit about making a player clean it up lol.

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

He must be coming up to retirement. He's been on a decent wage at least the last 12 years.
Maybe write that book. I'd read it!!

Read it, but not buy it. 😄

[caytonmiller]

Deffo find it in the fantasy section of the book store

[Jocksgloves1]

Read it, but not buy it. 😄

We've got a good library in town.

[ilikecarling]

Steve evans.

Might be pi$$ing in the wind here, but my take on him, this season alone is,

Why would players want to play for him on how he acts on the sidelines and in the media? Ok players need a rollicking every now and again but Christ it was every time one of there passes wasn?t quick enough or in the right direction. The players were playing in fear.

I?ve had gaffers in numerous jobs and just by striking fear into the workforce it doesn?t work

Evans departure has seen them take the shackles off and enjoy playing without the fear of doing anything the gaffer thinks is wrong.

Them players wasn?t not playing, they were terrified of putting a foot wrong.

[CAMiller]

Them players wasn?t not playing, they were terrified of putting a foot wrong.

Spot on.

[mellowmiller]

Steve evans.

Might be pi$$ing in the wind here, but my take on him, this season alone is,

Why would players want to play for him on how he acts on the sidelines and in the media? Ok players need a rollicking every now and again but Christ it was every time one of there passes wasn?t quick enough or in the right direction. The players were playing in fear.

I?ve had gaffers in numerous jobs and just by striking fear into the workforce it doesn?t work

Evans departure has seen them take the shackles off and enjoy playing without the fear of doing anything the gaffer thinks is wrong.

Them players wasn?t not playing, they were terrified of putting a foot wrong.

I think that's pretty much spot on.
In any walk of life employees who get bullied by their managers usually try hard at first because they don't want to be considered weak or seen as failures but after a while things often start to fall apart because people either react against the regime or they just stop caring.
No-one enjoys being constantly criticised and even the strongest characters can have their confidence eroded.
I'm glad the bully has gone and hope the new management team can continue to build on the good work they've done so far in restoring team spirit.

[DerekMiller]

I think that's pretty much spot on.
In any walk of life employees who get bullied by their managers usually try hard at first because they don't want to be considered weak or seen as failures but after a while things often start to fall apart because people either react against the regime or they just stop caring.
No-one enjoys being constantly criticised and even the strongest characters can have their confidence eroded.
I'm glad the bully has gone and hope the new management team can continue to build on the good work they've done so far in restoring team spirit.

There's a new documentary on Sky about Peter Schmeichel and it's well worth a watch. Gives an insight into a football team and how they perform is always a reflection of the manager.

Things were obviously different back in Peter's days at Man U, but it's obvious from the interviews that as harsh as Ferguson was as a manager, he also knew how to rebuild his players' confidence and keep the team united, pardon the pun. He also points out that a lot of the attitude and dressing room antics back then would be seen as old fashoned these days. The sport has indeed changed.

Maybe thats where Evans has gone wrong. Maybe he was good at breaking players down with criticism and "harsh reality" but not so good at picking them back up again? You can't build a new house if you only know how to do demolition.

Only people at the club at the time will really know, but the days of the screaming, angry manager on the sidelines are rapidly diminishing.

PS. I still think he'll end up at Wednesday if Rohl chucks the towel in. A few of my mates are Wednesday fans and it's a real, genuine fear amongst their supporters. Even before Evans got the sack from us those rumours were doing the rounds

[RU66]

Knock your duck off that's what I heard it called when I worked in engineering factories when something happens that could knock your confidence if you let it. Especially at BSC some who were running the job came out with some sarcastic comments but ones I remember best you just wanted to work for them they got your respect.

[caytonmiller]

There's a new documentary on Sky about Peter Schmeichel and it's well worth a watch. Gives an insight into a football team and how they perform is always a reflection of the manager.

Things were obviously different back in Peter's days at Man U, but it's obvious from the interviews that as harsh as Ferguson was as a manager, he also knew how to rebuild his players' confidence and keep the team united, pardon the pun. He also points out that a lot of the attitude and dressing room antics back then would be seen as old fashoned these days. The sport has indeed changed.

Maybe thats where Evans has gone wrong. Maybe he was good at breaking players down with criticism and "harsh reality" but not so good at picking them back up again? You can't build a new house if you only know how to do demolition.

Only people at the club at the time will really know, but the days of the screaming, angry manager on the sidelines are rapidly diminishing.

PS. I still think he'll end up at Wednesday if Rohl chucks the towel in. A few of my mates are Wednesday fans and it's a real, genuine fear amongst their supporters. Even before Evans got the sack from us those rumours were doing the rounds

I'm not sure fergy would be any good these days. As you say. Knock them down then pick them up. Players these ays don't need picking back up. They just move.