I don't for one minute think that Big Ron's comments have tarnished his reputation among people who actually think for themselves rather than the PC crew that came out condemning him. Many people spoke highly of his character including some of the black players he gave great trust in during the bad old days. Whilst being before his time when managing in the early 80s he showed that he is still from the old school when it came to his punditry. He has got many famous quotes because he didn't think before blurting out what was on his mind. What made him great as a pundit was unfortunately his downfall.
This is a video I came across on the Fa website. It's part of the Media Training that is required when trying to attain the Pro Licence needed to Manage in the Premier League. I find it appalling that such characters as Keane, Holloway and soon Di Canio have to go through this turgid process.
It would seem that the Fa and the major tabloids are set on producing a long line of conventional Managers. I'm already at great pains when I watch Mangers Q and A's and listen to the pre arranged replies. I'm crying out for a Manger to say as he see's it. I think Martinez is the best in the Premier League, But just imagine if Ferguson was to scold Young for diving or Kenny was to admit that LFC has failed the faithful this year.
I've loved seeing Di Canio at Swindon this year. When Swindon lost to Aldershot he was raging at his players.
"They have to have the courage to stay 'yes I did that two days ago'. If I have to bring a new team in at Gillingham, I will do.
"The problem is that even in the youth team we do not have the professionalism and the desire. If we did I would have no problem bringing in a team of under-16s and 17s to play there."
Basically he was fed up with the team's professionalism towards the run in and threatened to drop them. He'll keep players and press on the tips of there toes.
Just Imagine Brian Clough attempting to answer the Hypothetical dross the Journalist were asking in the Video.
I agree. There is a noticeable shortage of managers with personality, but it seems like the FA are trying to anesthetise the game as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteSome of the questions asked by journalists are ridiculous and you can see the contempt in which the managers hold them in whilst having to come up with a response.
Di Canio and Holloway are great as they're not afraid to give good soundbites, it comes at a cost in the Premier League though as everyone is aware that Big Brother is watching on ready to launch the discipline guillotine at any possible opportunity. Many managers will start post-match interviews with "I can't say what I really think as I don't want a letter from the FA on my doorstep". They might as well send out someone from PR.
Yeah the main reason for this I think are the press themselves. The amount of character assainations that go on in the game are ridiculous. Look at Joe Kinnear at Newcastle. Even Villa-Boas sacking had a lot to do with his perception by the media.Before the first leg against Napoli, Redknapp and Souness wrote his epitah just because he left out Frank and Ashley.Nobody says anything of real value. It even spreads to the analysis for games. BBC ,Skysports, Itv analysts speak such drivel trying not offend anyone in case of the consequences. The reason for G Nevs success this season - he has spoken his mind with some unpopular opinions case in point - his views on Ashley Young.Eamonn Dunphy is a credible journalist and analyst but he wouldn't last one week at Sky - there would be war. Henry Winter comes across as a tosser in that video as well
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