Nobby
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- Sep 29, 2007
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Tony must run the club as a business and this was a business decision. Hundreds of millions of pounds are at stake and many lower level administrative jobs are on the line. There is very little room for sentiment in business.
Here’s a question for those who feel he shouldn’t have been sacked. It’s a thought experiment so no cheating.
You are in charge of recruiting our next manager. Our situation is as it is now, but our fictional manager has just resigned. Chris Hughton is available and has never been our manager, but has exactly the same record with another club, playing the same way with the same stats. Would you offer him the job? Or would you look elsewhere?
Interesting question;
Positives;
Given a reasonable competitive budget, proven success.
History of keeping clubs with low budget in the Premier League.
Getting promotion from the Championship with a top ten budget only, being unbeaten for half a season with one club
Positive personal Image that promotes a club’s media profile.
Negatives;
Playing style that could be described as negative but practical, which some fans find boring
Rumours of some senior players discipline problems
Seemingly unable to affect games with in game tactical changes
So as a CV writer, in summary, proven success and safe pair of hands, if given a budget commensurate with the aim of the organisation.