[Albion] Graham Potter joins on four-year deal

[Icy Gull]

I understand what you're saying, and likewise with [MENTION=19]Icy Gull[/MENTION] - it's a fair comment. Personally I feel Hughton did give those players a go particularly post December when we were all but safe AND he changed the system to make us more attacking. It was a complete failure. Why? You say tactics, I say players. The truth probably lies somewhere in between.

Not sure it was a complete failure, maybe we just didn’t give it time for everyone to take on board and adjust to the the new tactics. The first halves against West Ham and Fulham were thrilling but in the the comebacks from both teams, just about everything they hit went in the back of the net. I doubt it would have carried on like that. I really wish CH had persevered and believed as I think he’d still be in a job and we’d be looking at a season that was an improvement on the last one. The inbuilt fear of losing took over again and the end result was just as bad as if we’d carried playing that way imo. I believe we’d have picked up points along the way although we may have had some heavy defeats as well. Who knows but he’d definitely have kept my support, which went after the Bournemouth game.

 

[AmexRuislip]

had a quick look at Swansea's recent games

away form is appalling

at QPR last month 72% possession but lost 4-0

hope it's not all that tippy tappy shit at the back

that will not work in the premier league

Guess who scored 2 goals against them

 

[martin tyler]

had a quick look at Swansea's recent games

away form is appalling

at QPR last month 72% possession but lost 4-0

hope it's not all that tippy tappy shit at the back

that will not work in the premier league

Won 10 drew 5 lost 7 in league since turn of year and 3 games cup wins and a very good performance where they were robbed v city doesn’t suggest they have been that bad. 50% win ratio across all competitions

Anyone who watched them v Norwich whet they lost 1-0 at Carrow road in March will also know how lucky Norwich were that day to get anything and the Norwich manager made it clear it was the hardest game they had all year.

Also it’s defiantly not tippy tappy shit but does involve winning the ball back as early as possible. No idea if it will work mind with our players but either way it won’t be boring

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

Correct and small ones at that

Unlike our magnificent colossi. And by playing Dunk in a back 3 would encourage him to bring the ball out of defence more often.

 

[Gregory2Smith1]

Guess who scored 2 goals against them

I know

begins with H

 

[OvingdeanSeagull]

Swansea challenged for play offs with essentially their u23 team this season, their owners having sold basically all of their players and given no budget to sign new ones. They absolutely love Potter over there and are very worried about the prospect of him leaving. This, plus his Ostersunds campaign... I think this is a fantastic choice if he's our man. I think he'll make a huge difference to our young players, I can see Connolly for example thriving under his management. I think players like Jahanbakhsh will start to show their worth too. Really hope it comes off now.

 

[OvingdeanSeagull]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3-3j4-W66w

Playing like this against the champions of England. Yes please. Be nice if he brings James with him too.

 

[Gregory2Smith1]

Won 10 drew 5 lost 7 in league since turn of year and 3 games cup wins and a very good performance where they were robbed v city doesn’t suggest they have been that bad. 50% win ratio across all competitions

Anyone who watched them v Norwich whet they lost 1-0 at Carrow road in March will also know how lucky Norwich were that day to get anything and the Norwich manager made it clear it was the hardest game they had all year.

Also it’s defiantly not tippy tappy shit but does involve winning the ball back as early as possible. No idea if it will work mind with our players but either way it won’t be boring

4 of them being

Rotherham,Ipswich Stoke (9 men),Bolton (9 men)

 

[Nixonator]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3-3j4-W66w

Playing like this against the champions of England. Yes please. Be nice if he brings James with him too.

Almost shat myself at that pass from the goalie. Is Ryan good enough with his feet to do this in the PL?

 

[rogersix]

he did finish 2nd in the Bundesliga

proven track record in my book

Potch was exceptional with espanyol

 

[Cadiz Seagull]

I know

begins with H

What, the guy on Line of Duty

 

[Gregory2Smith1]

Potch was exceptional with espanyol

I take your point,it could happen

and I will only be too pleased if I'm wrong

 

[Jim D]

What, the guy on Line of Duty

Who says it's a guy? It could be Hope......

 

[Peter Grummit]

It would be refreshing at this very early stage in our potential relationship with Mr Potter if NSCers could keep an open mind rather than desperately search for evidence that supports their pre-conceived prejudice, one way or the other.

 

[albionfan37]

Potters a done deal just needs to be cleared officially

 

[Guinness Boy]

It would be refreshing at this very early stage in our potential relationship with Mr Potter if NSCers could keep an open mind rather than desperately search for evidence that supports their pre-conceived prejudice, one way or the other.

I admire your optimism but...........

 

[Brightonfan1983]

Potters a done deal just needs to be cleared officially

The Beeb are saying Swansea have rejected an approach. Doesn't that mean he's not allowed to have an interview until they agree to one?

 

[lawros left foot]

It would be refreshing at this very early stage in our potential relationship with Mr Potter if NSCers could keep an open mind rather than desperately search for evidence that supports their pre-conceived prejudice, one way or the other.

Come now, where’s the fun in that??

 

[Brownstuff]

His name is not very inspiring for a manager's name
We are going to be part of the Potty Army

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

The Beeb are saying Swansea have rejected an approach. Doesn't that mean he's not allowed to have an interview until they agree to one?

Of course they have. I would too if I was them. That said...if I was from Swansea I'd be chewing a revolver.