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Management Ange Postecoglou
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So why were you complaining about the way Forest played?
I'd disagree, success/failure depends on what your goal is at the beginning.
If Ipswich had avoided relegation this season, would they have failed because they didn't win the title?
For us, when we finished 2nd, was the expectation that we would win the League? I don't think anybody would have suggested so, there would have been a hope, but not expectation. So was mounting a title challenge a failure? You can say that expectations can change during the season, but we didn't lead the table during that challenge, so I'm not sure at what point the expectation could/would/should have been adjusted.
I've written "expectation" too much there...
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Only after he gets sacked by Burnley in November.
Levy don't pay no release clause for managers.
Only reason we won nothing under Poch is cause he wasn't backed right by the bald tumor. It's as if some forgot he got no new signings for 18 months.
Prerty much the same can be said about Redknapp.
It’s all relative. How is winning a League Cup or the Conference the same level as being second in hardest league in the world or last four of the hardest club tournament in the world? If we want club to gain prestige and respect as a top club it’s PL and CL where you earn it
quite a few wanted to have potter here in Jan
the appointment in the summer needs to be spot on, no weird left field Ange or nuno type appointments when other preferred options dry up.
its a temporary insanity because the season up to now has been so bad and the hate for the manager is potent.
no one will remember or care about finishing 2nd under poch 10 years from now. however spurs fans and the club itself will remember and celebrate a Europa league Trophy win in Spain 40+ years from now
You were grumbling about Forest’s defensive setup when they turned us over at home.
Exactly what I’ve been saying!
Finishing 16th is awful, dreadful. But if we win the Europa I won’t be thinking about a league finish in 10 years time.
Unless the club is in the championship by then
It's true if you're ignoring context and expectation i suppose but then I'm not sure why anyone would want to do that...
Does this system get the best out of any of our players? You'd think at least one player would benefit from this system, right?
Back up where? Mid table... great... this squad isn't good enough and unless reinforcements arrive next season we will be marginally better due to new manager hopefully being more of a pragmatist. If you think this squad is top six, I'll have some of what you're smoking!!!
If those options dry up where do we go though... left field weirdo's is all we'll have left...
It's not ignoring any context or expectations.
It's dealing with the facts. the context and expectations you are mentioning are convenient ways to distract from the fact that sport is about winning.
Sure, we all understand that Burnley aren't going to win the PL the season they are promoted but what is the point in getting promoted to the PL if the goal isn't to eventually win it?
If they avoid relegation they have achieved an objective on their path to winning the PL. if their only objective is to be in the PL then what's the fucking point?
