The manager is obviously a much more rounded and mature man than Schumacher,Foster and Rooney. He's not going to sleep with a hairdryer blowing in his face. He's not only comfortable coaching elite under 18's. His childhood has shaped him into a man that isn't willing to excuse a bunch of very well paid young men not to give 100% effort both physically and mentally. He will help them by simplifying their roles but once they know them he won't allow them to not do their job. The most mentally, the most childish, the most immature players in the squad have been moved on. They may have been the most talented but he could not trust them to give 100% and to stick to his game plan.He couldn't put up with individuals putting themselves before the team. Every utterance from the manager had been about getting the right mentality in the locker room. The mentally weak have left. Mentally strong players have been recruited.
Great piece as ever James - I think this manager is the real deal and he may well get us out of this hole we’ve dug for ourselves. The Eastern European recruits have already demonstrated what is required at this level and clearly have the mindset required by Muslic. Another good performance against Millwall next week will cement this view. Liverpool is a free hit and as long as we don’t pick up more injuries to key players, it should be a great occasion. But the key is our home league games to the end of the season - grind out some wins and if we can avoid losses, I have a sneaking feeling we will survive.
Thanks Simon. The PPG needed would be playoff form…so I don’t quite believe yet. But starting to be aware how one win at a few favourable results puts us right into the mix. Proof of life for my hope, perhaps.
Well put. With the worst defence in the EFL it was critical that this was addressed first. Even after 1 game, I believe we have an upgrade in Maxi over Gibson. Taking 4 points from 2 top 6 sides was unthinkable a few weeks ago. With an important second full week on the training pitch, there is a real sense of realism and hope that confidence is returning.
Don't like calling players out on here...despite doing exactly that. There was speculation that he was off anyway. Low-key appalling numbers this season with new signings already ahead in goal contributions.
The manager is obviously a much more rounded and mature man than Schumacher,Foster and Rooney. He's not going to sleep with a hairdryer blowing in his face. He's not only comfortable coaching elite under 18's. His childhood has shaped him into a man that isn't willing to excuse a bunch of very well paid young men not to give 100% effort both physically and mentally. He will help them by simplifying their roles but once they know them he won't allow them to not do their job. The most mentally, the most childish, the most immature players in the squad have been moved on. They may have been the most talented but he could not trust them to give 100% and to stick to his game plan.He couldn't put up with individuals putting themselves before the team. Every utterance from the manager had been about getting the right mentality in the locker room. The mentally weak have left. Mentally strong players have been recruited.
Great piece as ever James - I think this manager is the real deal and he may well get us out of this hole we’ve dug for ourselves. The Eastern European recruits have already demonstrated what is required at this level and clearly have the mindset required by Muslic. Another good performance against Millwall next week will cement this view. Liverpool is a free hit and as long as we don’t pick up more injuries to key players, it should be a great occasion. But the key is our home league games to the end of the season - grind out some wins and if we can avoid losses, I have a sneaking feeling we will survive.
Thanks Simon. The PPG needed would be playoff form…so I don’t quite believe yet. But starting to be aware how one win at a few favourable results puts us right into the mix. Proof of life for my hope, perhaps.
Well put. With the worst defence in the EFL it was critical that this was addressed first. Even after 1 game, I believe we have an upgrade in Maxi over Gibson. Taking 4 points from 2 top 6 sides was unthinkable a few weeks ago. With an important second full week on the training pitch, there is a real sense of realism and hope that confidence is returning.
I'm excited — but I feel we've been here a few times already this season.
Don't like calling players out on here...despite doing exactly that. There was speculation that he was off anyway. Low-key appalling numbers this season with new signings already ahead in goal contributions.