Glos' White
@gloswhite.uk
Yorkshireman in exile.
Bielsa widow.
(All opinions may be bollocks; Reserve the right to contradict myself)
Bielsa widow.
(All opinions may be bollocks; Reserve the right to contradict myself)
What about their gold fillings?
And maybe their hair...
And maybe their hair...
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
What about their gold fillings?
And maybe their hair...
And maybe their hair...
November 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
One of those weird manager profiles where he did exceptionally well at one club (Mainz) then totally bombed at the next.
Fuck knows which reflects his actual ability
Fuck knows which reflects his actual ability
November 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
One of those weird manager profiles where he did exceptionally well at one club (Mainz) then totally bombed at the next.
Fuck knows which reflects his actual ability
Fuck knows which reflects his actual ability
Even in an international break I don't trust LUFC not to ruin my weekend
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Even in an international break I don't trust LUFC not to ruin my weekend
About 50% of current PL managers had no prior PL management experience. I'm pretty sure that's been the case for years now.
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
About 50% of current PL managers had no prior PL management experience. I'm pretty sure that's been the case for years now.
Exactly.
And it's not about "trust the board"...it's about the club being run by professionals who have a job to do. They might get the decision wrong (and only time tells in any recruitment) but they do have to already have multiple plans in place.
And it's not about "trust the board"...it's about the club being run by professionals who have a job to do. They might get the decision wrong (and only time tells in any recruitment) but they do have to already have multiple plans in place.
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Exactly.
And it's not about "trust the board"...it's about the club being run by professionals who have a job to do. They might get the decision wrong (and only time tells in any recruitment) but they do have to already have multiple plans in place.
And it's not about "trust the board"...it's about the club being run by professionals who have a job to do. They might get the decision wrong (and only time tells in any recruitment) but they do have to already have multiple plans in place.
Based on him having a track record of getting better results than his squad deserved at both Hudds and WBA. And him showing the ability to react to stuff.
(And that I think Farke's biggest weakness is the tactical side, he's never shown any flexibility or ability to react to stuff)
(And that I think Farke's biggest weakness is the tactical side, he's never shown any flexibility or ability to react to stuff)
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Based on him having a track record of getting better results than his squad deserved at both Hudds and WBA. And him showing the ability to react to stuff.
(And that I think Farke's biggest weakness is the tactical side, he's never shown any flexibility or ability to react to stuff)
(And that I think Farke's biggest weakness is the tactical side, he's never shown any flexibility or ability to react to stuff)
Worth remembering he performed a bit of a miracle saving Valencia from relegation last season.
He's better tactically than Farke.
He's better tactically than Farke.
November 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Worth remembering he performed a bit of a miracle saving Valencia from relegation last season.
He's better tactically than Farke.
He's better tactically than Farke.
It's irrelevant to me as a fan as the club should have professionals who know a whole list of people who are suitable replacements
For example, how many Palace fans would have been naming Oliver Glasnier as the man they wanted
For example, how many Palace fans would have been naming Oliver Glasnier as the man they wanted
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
It's irrelevant to me as a fan as the club should have professionals who know a whole list of people who are suitable replacements
For example, how many Palace fans would have been naming Oliver Glasnier as the man they wanted
For example, how many Palace fans would have been naming Oliver Glasnier as the man they wanted
Same. Unfortunately he's threatening action in the US so not much we (as in the UK) can do.
In truth it's frivolous and unlikely to come to much, he loves to make threats and file actions tho and at the very least it means our money being spent on legal fees.
In truth it's frivolous and unlikely to come to much, he loves to make threats and file actions tho and at the very least it means our money being spent on legal fees.
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Same. Unfortunately he's threatening action in the US so not much we (as in the UK) can do.
In truth it's frivolous and unlikely to come to much, he loves to make threats and file actions tho and at the very least it means our money being spent on legal fees.
In truth it's frivolous and unlikely to come to much, he loves to make threats and file actions tho and at the very least it means our money being spent on legal fees.
His drop off is also a double blow for Liverpool because of the way they use him, he is completely excused from any defensive duties, means they're constantly overloaded when teams attack. When he's such a threat you can do that...as soon as he's not he's a liabiliy
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
His drop off is also a double blow for Liverpool because of the way they use him, he is completely excused from any defensive duties, means they're constantly overloaded when teams attack. When he's such a threat you can do that...as soon as he's not he's a liabiliy
I think he was being quite sly there tho (and I said it at the time) - he was getting his excuses in early and putting the blame on the recruitment.
He knows as well as anyone that that kind of player for a lower half (and esp newly promoted) team is like rocking horse shit
He knows as well as anyone that that kind of player for a lower half (and esp newly promoted) team is like rocking horse shit
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I think he was being quite sly there tho (and I said it at the time) - he was getting his excuses in early and putting the blame on the recruitment.
He knows as well as anyone that that kind of player for a lower half (and esp newly promoted) team is like rocking horse shit
He knows as well as anyone that that kind of player for a lower half (and esp newly promoted) team is like rocking horse shit
This is spot on for me. The Southgate comparison is fair.
I also think our recruitment is fine (as in not great, ok) but is an easy excuse because it's very limited as a newly promoted team with a poor FFP posituon
I also think our recruitment is fine (as in not great, ok) but is an easy excuse because it's very limited as a newly promoted team with a poor FFP posituon
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is spot on for me. The Southgate comparison is fair.
I also think our recruitment is fine (as in not great, ok) but is an easy excuse because it's very limited as a newly promoted team with a poor FFP posituon
I also think our recruitment is fine (as in not great, ok) but is an easy excuse because it's very limited as a newly promoted team with a poor FFP posituon
Yeah can't keep sticking to exactly the same formula every week with the predictable wait until the 70th min for any plot twists 😬😂
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Yeah can't keep sticking to exactly the same formula every week with the predictable wait until the 70th min for any plot twists 😬😂
Can only speak for myself but I have been on the fence for a few weeks. Now I've had enough, can't keep having zero tactics.
November 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Can only speak for myself but I have been on the fence for a few weeks. Now I've had enough, can't keep having zero tactics.
No interest in playing good football for me.
We need to be solid, use our big lads and counterattack.
We need to be solid, use our big lads and counterattack.
November 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
No interest in playing good football for me.
We need to be solid, use our big lads and counterattack.
We need to be solid, use our big lads and counterattack.
I'm with you it's fine. We improved the squad. Added a lot of experience. It's a squad a manager should be able to get a tune out of even tho it's tough as a promoted side.
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I'm with you it's fine. We improved the squad. Added a lot of experience. It's a squad a manager should be able to get a tune out of even tho it's tough as a promoted side.