Mr Popodopolous Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 On 30/11/2018 at 14:47, Davefevs said: Super reply Mr P. Have a fist bump from me! That German Market (not to be confused with the one in Cabot Circus) was untapped, and undervalued, and the likes of Kachunga and Hefele (not Hegeler) were a great example of what was around either on loan or cheap. Of course it took a manager like Wagner to tap into it. You don’t get the intel that Wagner has without seeing these players in the flesh. MA’s database and funnel can’t do that, not without over-reliance on stats in a game that struggles to correlate stats with results on pitch or individual performances. Wagner knew from his own eyes the type of player who could make an impact in the Champ having had 6 months here to suss it out. You could argue that our Swedish experiment was therefore well-intentioned. It was, but not calibrated as a league versus our own, because LJ / MA spent none of their careers there. It seems fairly obvious to me that someone ripping it up in Sweden League 1 might not rip it up here. But likewise a German in BD2, might have a better chance in our second tier. Of course it doesn’t always work like that, but Wagner would certainly have a better idea than LJ / MA. That was Wagner’s USP. Same with Farke, now delivering the benefits of understanding the demands of the Championship in his second season. Wonder if Pukki came out of MA’s database ? Thanks Dave- fistbump back. I agree with this- that's their USP. Reminds me a bit and Wagner/Farke obviously on a smaller scale, of Laudrup at Swansea- he tapped Spanish market very well (and when he left, by the end of summer many followed him out the door). I still think Hegeler could have done a job but I get what you're saying- with someone like Farke the first hand insider knowledge if you like, absolutely tends to trump stats and metrics. Personally I'd like us to get a specialist European scout- not saying sack Day or the current setup but in addition to what we have. Day can do what he does, but I just think the broader the knowledge, depth of experience in that department the better really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I still think Hegeler could have done a job but I get what you're saying- with someone like Farke the first hand insider knowledge if you like, absolutely tends to trump stats and metrics. Personally I'd like us to get a specialist European scout- not saying sack Day or the current setup but in addition to what we have. Specialist European Scout you say? Tap into that German Market you say? Perhaps Jen’s is that man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 SL is not happy with mediocrity. LJ will be told this again tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 On 30/11/2018 at 13:57, longyears said: Please explain why we should be. I recently returned from visiting friends in Huddersfield. They have a football ground about the same size as ours and equally appalling parking. They are owned by a rich man but he is not even close to SL in terms of wealth. The have a smaller population by far and have to compete with other top clubs who are within easy travelling distance - both the Manchester clubs just for starters. They are in their second season in the Prem. So why should we be content with mid table mediocrity in the Championship. Please explain !! What my concern is. Not necessarily finishing mid table, but how we seem to implode at some point in each and every season under LJ. That is a HUGE concern and really does show that LJ doesn't know how to solve problems in any quick way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 a complete lack of entertainment is what puts me off (amongst other things!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Mid-table would suit me fine as long as I was watching a team that went out and entertained. Win some, lose some, but let's at least have a go - that would please me. The club as a whole seems to have lost some ambition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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