What grade would you give him?
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Poyet: end of term report
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Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Probably a B. Good season, sound foundations, something to work on.
AMEXican Wave
AMEX Ruffian
- Sep 21, 2010
- 1,226
Would have been an A, but deserved a 'could do better' for the match v Palace at the AMEX. So A-. I think he's learned for next year though.
NMH
Banned
It's tempting to take into account that we're not ready for prime-time and not bad for a first season, but then to counter that there are other factors like we could have made at least the playoffs had we been hungrier and more passionate, and thrown caution to the wind by playing our most mercurial talents Buckley Noone and Lua at their best positions, together and consistently instead of sporadically and mysteriously dropping people to the bench in a way that seemed a bit bloody-minded and shot us in the foot a lot of the time.
B-
B-
chucky1973
New member
B - Step upped better than I thought, but still has a lot to learn, but going in the right direction and i think he will get there. Needs to stop changing the side around so much, does not need too in my opinion, for example, the team against reading had everything and it battered the league champions albeit it ended in a loss, we never saw it again?
Well done Gus, look forward to next term.
Well done Gus, look forward to next term.
Hungry Joe
SINNEN
If he were a seasoned manager I'd agree with NMH's rating. As he's still raw I think anything lower than a B+ is a little harsh. A- for me. Great season all things considered.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
B from me and hopefully an improved grade next season
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
- 72,015
B+ from me.
Not ready for a step up to the Premier League which is where he seems to want to fasttrak himself, but shows flashes of brilliance offset by an irritating tendency to tinker even when there doesn't seem to be much wrong.
Not as good at this managing as he thinks he is but much better than average. Could and will do better, a very promising start to life in a much bigger pool than the one he excelled in last year. Fell away badly at the end of term but was competing with the cream of the class by then and not helped by not having the players capable of mixing it at the very top.
All in all a good year, the next one could be a make or break as to whether he has waht it takes to rise to the very top.
Not ready for a step up to the Premier League which is where he seems to want to fasttrak himself, but shows flashes of brilliance offset by an irritating tendency to tinker even when there doesn't seem to be much wrong.
Not as good at this managing as he thinks he is but much better than average. Could and will do better, a very promising start to life in a much bigger pool than the one he excelled in last year. Fell away badly at the end of term but was competing with the cream of the class by then and not helped by not having the players capable of mixing it at the very top.
All in all a good year, the next one could be a make or break as to whether he has waht it takes to rise to the very top.
BHA Benny
New member
Its a b+ for me. A very good season, however there were some dissapointing defeats. Cant wait for next season already
Solid B, as well.
Enough scope to improve and learn, but recognising the work that's been done.
Enough scope to improve and learn, but recognising the work that's been done.
B- not bad but certainly some room for improvement, I hope next season will bring an improved grade.
spongy
Well-known member
A- for me, a good season, but some strange decisions, all in all very happy
I think we need a known name like Gus to bring in the big players. We (and he) had a good season this year based on the money we had to play with. Gus seems to be able to sell the dream to players well and i feel the longer we keep him the more chance we will have of making the bigtime. B+ from me keep up the good work.
B+
Top ten finish, two Premiership scalps, signings a mixed bag.
Top ten finish, two Premiership scalps, signings a mixed bag.
B+ too.
10th is a great result, and I think Gus has worked hard this year – some people's expectations need a slight reality check. My only reasons for edging him down from A- are:
– as others have said, perhaps a touch much tinkering
– a few slightly odd personnel decisions (signing Harley, offloading Hoskins), though you're always going to have your share...
– speaking out over the Suarez affair, just didn't think it was needed really
10th is a great result, and I think Gus has worked hard this year – some people's expectations need a slight reality check. My only reasons for edging him down from A- are:
– as others have said, perhaps a touch much tinkering
– a few slightly odd personnel decisions (signing Harley, offloading Hoskins), though you're always going to have your share...
– speaking out over the Suarez affair, just didn't think it was needed really
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
B+ from me
ees complicated no?
New member
B- needs work on picking his best team not swapping every game and also make better use of the transfer money.
GoldWithFalmer
Seaweed! Seaweed!
Voted B
+ Finishing 10th on the 14th best budget
+ Beating Newcastle and a great Cup run
+ Getting the best out of Barnes
+ Playing enjoyable
+ Beating Palace by 10 points
+ Signing Vicente
+ Beating Soton 3-1
- Losing to Palace 3-1
- Some truly odd selections (Millwall at home)
- Leaving 5 mins from the end twice
Overall:
A- : Expectations were artificially inflated by our start to the season and artificially deflated by the end. Overall all, given an inexperienced manager, a mainly League One squad, a comparitively small budget and a very competitive division this has been a great Championship return.
+ Beating Newcastle and a great Cup run
+ Getting the best out of Barnes
+ Playing enjoyable
+ Beating Palace by 10 points
+ Signing Vicente
+ Beating Soton 3-1
- Losing to Palace 3-1
- Some truly odd selections (Millwall at home)
- Leaving 5 mins from the end twice
Overall:
A- : Expectations were artificially inflated by our start to the season and artificially deflated by the end. Overall all, given an inexperienced manager, a mainly League One squad, a comparitively small budget and a very competitive division this has been a great Championship return.