- Aug 25, 2011
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The Conte appointment was a real chance to show who was boss amd really stick it to some of these players.
But two problems occurred with this.
1. Levy hasn't really, and I mean really, backed him.
We sign 2 big CBs and RWB in the summer and thats his base settled and he raises the standards of the team..
Without it, too many players from previous regimes get a look in and are likely 'comfortable' as noone holds them to task.
2. Contes contract. This is his fault. To really have total authority, the players needed to know that the boss is here, he's here to stay and bullshit wont be tolerated and you'll be gone.
If you look at Arteta, he basically gpr the keys immediately. Laid down his rules and has been allowed to do what he feels. He was also given a good contract and backing so players knew he is the boss.
We can talk about system and tactics til were blue in the face. Handing a coach a long contract and backing changes the entire picture.
To then make an example of Aubameyang, their captain and high earner. Shows everyone that the club back the coach.
If Conte had a longer contract maybe he could have taken some to task.
I have to admit when he was still defending the players back in January or whenever I was a little concerned.
Some of these haven't deserved any defence and should have been sidelined for not being up to standard
But two problems occurred with this.
1. Levy hasn't really, and I mean really, backed him.
We sign 2 big CBs and RWB in the summer and thats his base settled and he raises the standards of the team..
Without it, too many players from previous regimes get a look in and are likely 'comfortable' as noone holds them to task.
2. Contes contract. This is his fault. To really have total authority, the players needed to know that the boss is here, he's here to stay and bullshit wont be tolerated and you'll be gone.
If you look at Arteta, he basically gpr the keys immediately. Laid down his rules and has been allowed to do what he feels. He was also given a good contract and backing so players knew he is the boss.
We can talk about system and tactics til were blue in the face. Handing a coach a long contract and backing changes the entire picture.
To then make an example of Aubameyang, their captain and high earner. Shows everyone that the club back the coach.
If Conte had a longer contract maybe he could have taken some to task.
I have to admit when he was still defending the players back in January or whenever I was a little concerned.
Some of these haven't deserved any defence and should have been sidelined for not being up to standard