BCFC Jimmer Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have to say that SOD is probably the most boring manager in football and seems to have the charisma of a brick. I can't even get through an interview of his without turning it off or falling asleep. Naturally, I couldn't care less if he gets results and I'm sure he's a very intelligent chap. But I do wonder if his lack of personality affects the profile of the club . Media organisations are not exactly going to be scrambling over each other to get a word with him and in turn this will mean less exposure. Gary Johnson was a fine example of drumming up attention from the media. It also got me thinking if there were any other really boring managers that have been successful? I can't really think of any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I suppose it depends on what you call boring, but David Moyes isn't very exciting and nor was Alex Ferguson for that matter. For us, Alan Dicks was hardly Mr Entertainment, but he was certainly successful (eventually). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have to say that SOD is probably the most boring manager in football and seems to have the charisma of a brick. I can't even get through an interview of his without turning it off or falling asleep. Naturally, I couldn't care less if he gets results and I'm sure he's a very intelligent chap. But I do wonder if his lack of personality affects the profile of the club . Media organisations are not exactly going to be scrambling over each other to get a word with him and in turn this will mean less exposure. Gary Johnson was a fine example of drumming up attention from the media. It also got me thinking if there were any other really boring managers that have been successful? I can't really think of any. Dalglish, Ferguson, Moyes Martin Jol, Wenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Dalglish, Ferguson, Moyes Martin Jol, Wenger. I'd say most if not all of those are the opposite of boring. Did you get confused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1970 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have to say that SOD is probably the most boring manager in football and seems to have the charisma of a brick. I can't even get through an interview of his without turning it off or falling asleep. Naturally, I couldn't care less if he gets results and I'm sure he's a very intelligent chap. But I do wonder if his lack of personality affects the profile of the club . Media organisations are not exactly going to be scrambling over each other to get a word with him and in turn this will mean less exposure. Gary Johnson was a fine example of drumming up attention from the media. It also got me thinking if there were any other really boring managers that have been successful? I can't really think of any. If you continue to "turn it off or fall asleep" you will never get through his interviews. Try not turning it off and stay awake, you may then get through one of his interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'd say most if not all of those are the opposite of boring. Did you get confused? Are you boring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Fracking is boring.........or so im'e led to believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 If you continue to "turn it off or fall asleep" you will never get through his interviews. Try not turning it off and stay awake, you may then get through one of his interviews. What the? Dalglish, Ferguson, Moyes Martin Jol, Wenger. Wouldn't class them as boring. Definately not on the same scale as SOD anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Alf Ramsey, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have to say that SOD is probably the most boring manager in football and seems to have the charisma of a brick. I can't even get through an interview of his without turning it off or falling asleep. Naturally, I couldn't care less if he gets results and I'm sure he's a very intelligent chap. But I do wonder if his lack of personality affects the profile of the club . Media organisations are not exactly going to be scrambling over each other to get a word with him and in turn this will mean less exposure. Gary Johnson was a fine example of drumming up attention from the media. It also got me thinking if there were any other really boring managers that have been successful? I can't really think of any. So it ain't boring because you don't understand what is being explained! Mmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 What is this no personality rubbish? He has a personality, maybe A dour one but a personality. What goes for personality now? Getting his wang out and rubbing it on the camera? Talking bollox and making yourself look an arse like holloway? Twitching away while undermining other managers on tv while trying to look like a cheeky chappy? Give me SOD any day. Says it pretty much as it is, not sugar coated. And from what I can see the truth, nothing hidden behind spin. If you prefer a pop culture cliché freak, well each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturne Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'd say Kenny Jackett is even more boring than SOD, but that wont stop Wolves running away with the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Managers who are successful tend to become more entertaining as they can become a tad more arrogant, cocky or talkative given they have success to back it up. I don't remember Mourinho at Porto being very entertaining (apart from maybe the celebration at Old trafford) but when he had success he suddenly played on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Howard Wilkinson - the last Englishman to win the top div in England and possibly the most boring ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 What is this no personality rubbish? He has a personality, maybe A dour one but a personality. What goes for personality now? Getting his wang out and rubbing it on the camera? Talking bollox and making yourself look an arse like holloway? Twitching away while undermining other managers on tv while trying to look like a cheeky chappy? Give me SOD any day. Says it pretty much as it is, not sugar coated. And from what I can see the truth, nothing hidden behind spin. If you prefer a pop culture cliché freak, well each to their own. I couldn't agree more... I'm seriously losing the will to live with some of the comments recently on this forum. We're lucky to have SoD. He's the first manager we've had that actually talks about what he is trying to achieve... instead of churning out media throw away quotes, like many of them. Perhaps if he stuck a red nose on his face and wore some oversize shoes, some of the clowns on here would be happy. Would much rather have an intelligent person to listen too, than a manager who sounds like he's trying to flog you a second hand car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Are you boring? Yes do you wanna come over to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 What is this no personality rubbish? He has a personality, maybe A dour one but a personality. What goes for personality now? Getting his wang out and rubbing it on the camera? Talking bollox and making yourself look an arse like holloway? Twitching away while undermining other managers on tv while trying to look like a cheeky chappy? Give me SOD any day. Says it pretty much as it is, not sugar coated. And from what I can see the truth, nothing hidden behind spin. If you prefer a pop culture cliché freak, well each to their own. Precisely so. I just think SOD is a bit uncomfortable in front of the mic and dislikes the 'media' part of his job. At the same time, he's a switched on guy and he knows that it's part and parcel of the game. I'm sure he'd say it's something to be endured rather than be enjoyed. I gather he's a completely different man when the journos have gone home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 What is this no personality rubbish? He has a personality, maybe A dour one but a personality. What goes for personality now? Getting his wang out and rubbing it on the camera? Talking bollox and making yourself look an arse like holloway? Twitching away while undermining other managers on tv while trying to look like a cheeky chappy? Give me SOD any day. Says it pretty much as it is, not sugar coated. And from what I can see the truth, nothing hidden behind spin. If you prefer a pop culture cliché freak, well each to their own. Agree. It's just ridiculous. What has personality even got to do with it and why on earth is it an issue? I think SOD is refreshing. As you say doesn't sugar coat anything like certain managers before him have and he tells it as he see's it. I don't quite understand what people are expecting him to do or say!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRidingHood Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I enjoy listening to him but I do wish they would place the mic nearer his mouth. He is so quiet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Carlo Ancelotti (boring and unintelligible), Brian McDermott (the exact same facial expression and tone of voice in all of his interviews) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Carlo Ancelotti (boring and unintelligible), Brian McDermott (the exact same facial expression and tone of voice in all of his interviews) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingUp Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Bob Paisley maybe? Difficult to decide about managers from yesteryear as they weren't being interviewed every 5 minutes like nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I personally find SO'D the most interesting manager. Until I started listening to him properly I found his voice boring, but what he says is the most interesting. Johnson is the least "boring" and does make me laugh however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I personally find SO'D the most interesting manager. Until I started listening to him properly I found his voice boring, but what he says is the most interesting. Johnson is the least "boring" and does make me laugh however. You really have to turn the volume up when SO'D is speaking, but it's worth the effort. Of course, our local public broadcaster should sort that out but this IS Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 People who don't understand cricket say its a boring game. Same principle applies to our managers interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Just waiting on interviewers to stop asking him if player X will take confidence from that goal/performance. He gives the same answer everytime "i dont know, you would have to ask him". Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I enjoy listening to him but I do wish they would place the mic nearer his mouth. He is so quiet! I got back from the wolves game and even with the radio at 11 found it hard to distinguish what he was saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'd much rather have a serious, intelligent and reserved chap like SOD running our club than a moronic clown like Holloway or Warnock who just embarass themselves every time they open their mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Carlo Ancelotti (boring and unintelligible), Brian McDermott (the exact same facial expression and tone of voice in all of his interviews) This post is boring. It's exactly the same as this one! Carlo Ancelotti (boring and unintelligible), Brian McDermott (the exact same facial expression and tone of voice in all of his interviews) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT BCFC Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 He talks football and talks a lot of sense as well. Would people rather him talk about what him and his misses got up to the night before? I've been impressed with most his interviews. When the likes of tinman, GJ and Millen were managers I often thought they came across as thick and didn't really know what they were on about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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