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At first sight makes sense to bring in Gus Poyet because he spent some time here as a player and because he speaks Spanish . But the reality is that he has not exactly torn up trees as a coach or indeed when he was here as a player ( one of Hoddle's Europe or bust senior statesmen and we all know what happened ). The playing part does not matter that much but let's not forget he is really Chelscum through and through. More importantly at Leeds him and Wise were regarded as pretty incompetent by their fans last season and only now in division 1 have they found their level.
It seems to me he has mostly been brought in as a glorified interpreter, a kind of PR figure until Ramos gets his English up to speed. My understanding is that Ramos can make himself understood in English and giving him a language teacher might have been a better option.
I said before that I think Peter Taylor would have been an excellent choice for assistant Manager. Yes he failed as Manager to get anything out of the crap players he had at Palace and Leicester but with the U21's he was possibly the best ever in that position bringing the best out of young talented players ( including Lennon and Hudd ).Ideal number 2.Great for our young kids.
Anyway too late now. Gus is an enthusiastic guy so let's hope he can compensate for his lack of coaching credentials by learning from Ramos.
It seems to me he has mostly been brought in as a glorified interpreter, a kind of PR figure until Ramos gets his English up to speed. My understanding is that Ramos can make himself understood in English and giving him a language teacher might have been a better option.
I said before that I think Peter Taylor would have been an excellent choice for assistant Manager. Yes he failed as Manager to get anything out of the crap players he had at Palace and Leicester but with the U21's he was possibly the best ever in that position bringing the best out of young talented players ( including Lennon and Hudd ).Ideal number 2.Great for our young kids.
Anyway too late now. Gus is an enthusiastic guy so let's hope he can compensate for his lack of coaching credentials by learning from Ramos.