Quote Originally Posted by Omegstrat6 View Post
Interesting post from Albion 79 Soulman, so thanks for the link. Don't doubt that there is more than a little in what he says. If true, it needs managing but I would have thought TM would have had the necessary experience to deal with it.

Tbh, this sort of issue-dealing with the established "bad eggs" whilst developing and improving others-is something all managers have to face at some point in their career. Bartley's arm waving on the pitch may indicate his negative influence in the dressing room and, if it is, it certainly can't be ignored.
Agree Omeg buddy. Unfortunately, sometimes the senior players become a stronger influence than the Manager. I believe we experienced that scenario under Ismael, wherein his disciplined demands were ultimately challenged by some of the players, eventually resulting in his dismissal.
There seems a poor attitude within the team at present, which is filtering through to the fans. I?ve posted elsewhere that Monday?s match must be the opportunity to put this right. Let?s start on the front foot with some positivity. I?m afraid the Bartley arm waving will continue, but I trust his constant pedestrianising the potential attacking moves will be overruled.