- Aug 18, 2012
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It's madness to think that any new manager can come in and turn around a squad that has been neglected and generally playing awfully for most of this calendar year.
The problem isn't just a simple formation or selection issue. We have deep issues. There's no quick fix.
For those bemoaning Mourinho's start with us, think about your own job. If you moved somewhere else, how long would it take you to make long-term, fundamental, systemic changes to your business unit's processes, procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness?
You'd need resources and a serious amount of time.
I'm so sick of pundits saying that football is a results business. Any job is a results business. Managers need time and resources. Unless your manager really fucks up and makes his position untenable, you need to back them until and unless performance and results are so bad that there's no realistic chance of them turning it around in a reasonable time frame.
The problem isn't just a simple formation or selection issue. We have deep issues. There's no quick fix.
For those bemoaning Mourinho's start with us, think about your own job. If you moved somewhere else, how long would it take you to make long-term, fundamental, systemic changes to your business unit's processes, procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness?
You'd need resources and a serious amount of time.
I'm so sick of pundits saying that football is a results business. Any job is a results business. Managers need time and resources. Unless your manager really fucks up and makes his position untenable, you need to back them until and unless performance and results are so bad that there's no realistic chance of them turning it around in a reasonable time frame.
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