Dean Smith New Interim Manager - Official

[Claudio Fannieri]

As others have said, it’s propaganda but you can still only show what is happening even if it’s a snapshot, the gloom has definitely been lifted.

 

interesting to see Evans & I think it’s Vards with Vesty, Bertrand and Soyuncu having breakfast, great to see Youri smiling and the training video was excellent, lots of tempo, intensity and working on fast transitions, also the players looked happy and to be enjoying their work, whereas the videos from Rodgers et al the players often looked bored and disinterested and it seemed to be focused around small one touch rondos. 
 

as for Shakey’s basic instructions of an U10 coach, I have absolutely no issue with it whatsoever, we need to simplify things as this squad has been over coached and our play has been over complicated for a couple of seasons now. Clearly we are looking to play with higher intensity and tempo, move the ball quickly rather than the slow, ponderous, possession for possession sake dog muck that has got us into this situation. 
 

I know he hasn’t actually managed a game yet and the Smith, Shakey and JT team have only been together with the squad for a day, but you can already see and feel the positive effect and I have the same feeling and comfort from this management team has I have had in both of Pearson’s reigns, this team feel like a very safe pair of hands to guide our club through what is going to be very choppy waters for the next couple of years, regardless of the outcome this season. 
 

As others have said, what has endeared Smith to me, is he wants to be here, on the clubs terms, no guarantees and putting his reputation on the line to try and save us, I really hope the early positivity transcends into good results and he earns the opportunity to lead us next season, I having a feeling he is going to be a good fit for our club and have a similar impact to Pearson. 

Edited 12 April 2023 by Claudio Fannieri

[Criggers]

Smith gives off the old school feeling, not dissimilar to NFP. Hopefully provides the old rocket up the arse the players need.

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

That video makes me wonder just how much more we’re going to see. For example, I think I spotted Bertrand actually training - maybe JT will suddenly make him peak Roberto Carlos just for 8 games. Obviously there was Vesty not training with the kids, and Cags - could he get himself up for one last push for DS, CS and JT? Will Vardy suddenly regain half a yard? Will Youri not look slow, ponderous and disinterested?

 

If Dean Smith and his team can get any sort of reaction and we pick up enough points, I really hope the press begin to question themselves a bit more when they peddle the ‘Brendan Rodgers elite manager’ myth.

 

Also interested to see thy doctor who followed Rodgers from Liverpool is still there.

[Jon the Hat]

9 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

Some people cannot stand the man, but reading this is spine tingling. One of the Premier Leagues and World's greatest ever captains and defenders in to drive belief, discipline and mental resilience should not be underestimated, especially given our strong propensity to being soft as shit.

 

Go on Big John. BOSH

I heard plenty of stories locally when he was at Chelsea about how he treated people like restaurant staff, but he was a young man then, and everyone deserves a chance to grow up and mature.  He didn’t expect to walk into a mgr job like Lampard and Gerard, and you have to respect that.

[Joefox]

I am coming round a bit. We’ve made a great escape before. Let’s just get behind the lads now.

[Kinowe Soorie]

Craig Shakespeare part three. Never leave on bad terms.

[mozartfox]

4 hours ago, Tanya said:

I am happy this forum is beginning to be so positive.

 

I want to see some fight.

 

Up the City!

Wait until 19.15 on Saturday night..........the Grim Reapers will be out in force....

[sacreblueits442]

7 hours ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

Honestly can see Madders starting out on the left especially with Barnes out so it seems.

 

I honestly think he will go for it against Man City.

 

4-2-3-1

 

GK- Iversen

 

RB - Ricardo/Castagne

CB - Evans/Faes 

CB - Souttar

LB - Kristensen

CM - Wilf

CM - KDH

 

RW - Tete

CAM - Kel (The old Shinji role)

LW - Madders

 

ST - Daka

...it looks suicidal, this team (Man.City)is perhaps one of the only team, in this league, where you set up for a deep block!!!

  We can go gung ho in the other upcoming fixtures.

[Dickov22]

1 hour ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said:

That video makes me wonder just how much more we’re going to see. For example, I think I spotted Bertrand actually training - maybe JT will suddenly make him peak Roberto Carlos just for 8 games. Obviously there was Vesty not training with the kids, and Cags - could he get himself up for one last push for DS, CS and JT? Will Vardy suddenly regain half a yard? Will Youri not look slow, ponderous and disinterested?

 

If Dean Smith and his team can get any sort of reaction and we pick up enough points, I really hope the press begin to question themselves a bit more when they peddle the ‘Brendan Rodgers elite manager’ myth.

 

Also interested to see thy doctor who followed Rodgers from Liverpool is still there.

‘Youri look slow and ponderous’ ??

bloke has carried this team all season. Hugely missed when he not in the side. If he’s back fit, we can stay up. 

[Scotch]

1 hour ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said:

That video makes me wonder just how much more we’re going to see. For example, I think I spotted Bertrand actually training - maybe JT will suddenly make him peak Roberto Carlos just for 8 games. Obviously there was Vesty not training with the kids, and Cags - could he get himself up for one last push for DS, CS and JT? Will Vardy suddenly regain half a yard? Will Youri not look slow, ponderous and disinterested?

 

If Dean Smith and his team can get any sort of reaction and we pick up enough points, I really hope the press begin to question themselves a bit more when they peddle the ‘Brendan Rodgers elite manager’ myth.

 

Also interested to see thy doctor who followed Rodgers from Liverpool is still there.

I wouldn't hold your breath. If this did happen and the team started performing, it would be a repeat of when Ranieri was booted and the press will start questioning why the players didn't do it for Rodgers and turn it on them. 

[THE INSTRUCTOR]

Good luck to smith and his team all we ask of him is if we go down take as down fighting screaming and kicking . Can he do think we have more chance now of it happening now then with Rogers’s 

[Claridge]

5 minutes ago, Dickov22 said:

‘Youri look slow and ponderous’ ??

bloke has carried this team all season. Hugely missed when he not in the side. If he’s back fit, we can stay up. 

Most important player we have, Maddison needs Youri in team to have someone to pass and receive from, the other midfielders do not have Youris level of composure or skill

[kingcarr21]

4 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said:

...it looks suicidal, this team (Man.City)is perhaps one of the only team, in this league, where you set up for a deep block!!!

  We can go gung ho in the other upcoming fixtures.

Sod that, we set up a deep block we are just massaging their ego and their superiority. Putting them under no pressure. 

 

Just go for it and give them something to think about. Who knows what can happen. Would rather we lose say 5-2 for example and give it a go than lose 2-0 and give Ederson nothing to do.

 

I will instantly regret this thought process when we are 3-0 down after 15 mins  

[Chelmofox]

14 minutes ago, Scotch said:

I wouldn't hold your breath. If this did happen and the team started performing, it would be a repeat of when Ranieri was booted and the press will start questioning why the players didn't do it for Rodgers and turn it on them. 

Who gives a crap. Journos are a fickle bunch anyway and forget sooner rather than later. What matters is we start performing again, not what the twitterati say about it. 

[sacreblueits442]

8 minutes ago, kingcarr21 said:

Sod that, we set up a deep block we are just massaging their ego and their superiority. Putting them under no pressure. 

 

Just go for it and give them something to think about. Who knows what can happen. Would rather we lose say 5-2 for example and give it a go than lose 2-0 and give Ederson nothing to do.

 

I will instantly regret this thought process when we are 3-0 down after 15 mins  

.. we were 4-0 down after 25 minutes playing a 4-4-1-1 back in Dec 21. We ended up losing 6-3!!!

[Bert]

8 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said:

.. we were 4-0 down after 25 minutes playing a 4-4-1-1 back in Dec 21. We ended up losing 6-3!!!

With a back four of Albrighton - Amartey - Vestergaard - Thomas  

[SK3Blue]

Great to see lots of positive posts regarding Smith, Shakey etc but.....

Has Stowell gone yet???

[Facecloth]

37 minutes ago, Scotch said:

I wouldn't hold your breath. If this did happen and the team started performing, it would be a repeat of when Ranieri was booted and the press will start questioning why the players didn't do it for Rodgers and turn it on them. 

If a manager is praised for what they win, he can be criticised for when they struggle. He sets the tone, the style of play, the personal. The players are human at the end of the day, if they are constantly being called not good enough it will dent their confidence. If the atmosphere every day at training isn't good they'll be less motivated. If the communication from the manager is poor they feel unsure if they have a place in his plans. So of course removing Rodgers could have a positive effect on the squad, if the whole atmosphere around the club improves. Even if we don't play Vestergaard for example, I'd rather he felt welcome and part of the group than cast aside, same with Soyuncu, even if he wants to leave I want him to feel he has a part to play until he does. This will help build a stronger group rather thar create a divided culture like under Rodgers.

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

48 minutes ago, Dickov22 said:

‘Youri look slow and ponderous’ ??

bloke has carried this team all season. Hugely missed when he not in the side. If he’s back fit, we can stay up. 

No doubting he has ability when things are going well, but when the chips are down he often looks sluggish and gets muscled off the ball etc 

[ROKERITE]

Slightly off topic but that video had me looking up your training ground. I thought ours was good but Seagrave is like a massive luxury hotel complex. 

 

[coolhandfox]

Speaking to a Villa fan at work, Smith liked Villa to be compact and play on the break, expecting us to move the ball much quicker. 

[Vazman]

9 hours ago, Pliskin said:

Something about seeing Shakey back hits different. Makes me feel warm and cosy. 

I know what you mean, be even better if Shakey grabbed Saddler and Stowell under each arm, instead of the footballs, and lobbed um in the Skip with the rest of the Shi%e

[coolhandfox]

When you consider we have lost 12 games by the odd goal, a series of small improvements will see us getting results.

 

The return of Youri will be massive and so could Evans if we can get him fit and keep him fit. 

[Qwerty]

I wonder if Cags will get any game time

[Rossiter]

1 hour ago, kingcarr21 said:

Sod that, we set up a deep block we are just massaging their ego and their superiority. Putting them under no pressure. 

 

Just go for it and give them something to think about. Who knows what can happen. Would rather we lose say 5-2 for example and give it a go than lose 2-0 and give Ederson nothing to do.

 

I will instantly regret this thought process when we are 3-0 down after 15 mins  

It would be good if we had a go on Saturday but I think we'll have one eye on not hurting our goal difference too much. GD might keep us up!