I was highly amused by Curbishley's comments after our match against the Spammers, when he stated that he had no idea what formation Spurs were playing after Juande's tactical changes in the second half. Now even his own players are criticizing his lack of tactical awareness (assuming the quotes are legitimate):
[From the Daily Star via Sky Sports]
Julien Faubert has criticised West Ham boss Alan Curbishley for his lack of tactical knowledge.
The French international, who joined the Hammers from Bordeaux over the summer, has only recently recovered from a long-term injury but still feels that he has seen enough to pass judgement on his coach.
The winger has been left stunned by how little time is dedicated to tactical preparation before matches and feels that it is an issue which is hindering the club's progress.
"We have gaps in that area of the game, our tactics and on the defending and positional aspects," Faubert said in the Daily Star.
"We rarely speak tactics at training, and since I've been here we have done just two tactical training sessions.
"Instead we just do games, try to play in little spaces with everybody in the front. The mentality here is different.
"Players kick you, then you kick them, but nobody complains, it's just part of the game."
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3116276,00.htm
[From the Daily Star via Sky Sports]
Julien Faubert has criticised West Ham boss Alan Curbishley for his lack of tactical knowledge.
The French international, who joined the Hammers from Bordeaux over the summer, has only recently recovered from a long-term injury but still feels that he has seen enough to pass judgement on his coach.
The winger has been left stunned by how little time is dedicated to tactical preparation before matches and feels that it is an issue which is hindering the club's progress.
"We have gaps in that area of the game, our tactics and on the defending and positional aspects," Faubert said in the Daily Star.
"We rarely speak tactics at training, and since I've been here we have done just two tactical training sessions.
"Instead we just do games, try to play in little spaces with everybody in the front. The mentality here is different.
"Players kick you, then you kick them, but nobody complains, it's just part of the game."
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3116276,00.htm
