[Albion] Potter in or out or fence

[Jeremiah]

People are angry that we narrowly lost a match to a top three team that we'd never have got within spitting distance of in the past?

I think people are angry at the manner in which we faded in the second half and looked out of ideas and puff. Plus this came on the back of defeats against lowly Palace and West Brom and the erosion of a 10 point gap to relegation. It kinda makes you angry

 

[KeegansHairPiece]

The argument that the blame lies with the players for letting down the manager is one that seems to absolve Potter from blame. The claim that he is too good for our club takes this nonsense to the next level and is an insult to our club. The buck stops with Potter, responsibility lies with him.

Of course it’s about the players too. How can it all just be the manager, that’s nuts, the players play the 90mins, how can they be absolved of blame in the same way you’re saying the manager can’t - doesn’t make sense!?

 

[KeegansHairPiece]

and exactly what do you think TB is doing, not giving a toss about his MASSIVE investment, sitting on the beach scratching his ass? Some of our supporters are absolutely beyond me!

I would have thought he is doing exactly what I said hence I said it as my opinion.

 

[boik]

I think people are angry at the manner in which we faded in the second half and looked out of ideas and puff. Plus this came on the back of defeats against lowly Palace and West Brom and the erosion of a 10 point gap to relegation. It kinda makes you angry

You ask my wife how angry I was at the end. That doesn't negate the fact that the first half was right up there as a performance. I was so proud of the speed and cleverness of some of our play. It wouldn't have been unjust if Lallana had a hat trick.

 

[TottonSeagull]

People are angry that we narrowly lost a match to a top three team that we'd never have got within spitting distance of in the past?

No they are not! They are pissed off we can’t beat teams in the bottom half and we have won once at home all season! The Leicester result was just another nail in our coffin!

 

[Jeremiah]

You ask my wife how angry I was at the end. That doesn't negate the fact that the first half was right up there as a performance. I was so proud of the speed and cleverness of some of our play. It wouldn't have been unjust if Lallana had a hat trick.

I agree that the first half performance was very good. What I don't understand is the drop off in the second half. Lallana admitted that the team thought and acted as if the game was won at half time. That is bizarre . I would have thought that we would have upped our work rate and closing down in the second half to hold onto the lead against a side deprived of several first team players and having played mid week when we rested.

Unfortunately speed and cleverness of play in one half counts for nothing and the whole situation makes me angry . Not helped by a manager who doesn't seem to care and comes out with the same tired excuses and vague half hearted optimism after each defeat.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Of course it’s about the players too. How can it all just be the manager, that’s nuts, the players play the 90mins, how can they be absolved of blame in the same way you’re saying the manager can’t - doesn’t make sense!?

There are deficiencies in the team but that is the manager’s responsibility. He has a huge say in recruitment. He is the Head Coach and he selects the team. If we need more solidity he can tweak the tactics both pre and intra game. The players as individuals cannot do much about this situation. If they could then we wouldn’t need a manager. I have never before seen a manager of BHA so immune from criticism from a section of the fanbase as Potter seems to be. I want him to succeed but denying his current failings is not going to help.

 

[Swansman]

The argument that the blame lies with the players for letting down the manager is one that seems to absolve Potter from blame. The claim that he is too good for our club takes this nonsense to the next level and is an insult to our club. The buck stops with Potter, responsibility lies with him. Playing good football in the middle third of the field is not sufficient.

Its a team sport, not tennis or arm wrestling, 25+ people are responsible for both wins and losses.

 

[KeegansHairPiece]

There are deficiencies in the team but that is the manager’s responsibility. He has a huge say in recruitment. He is the Head Coach and he selects the team. If we need more solidity he can tweak the tactics both pre and intra game. The players as individuals cannot do much about this situation. If they could then we wouldn’t need a manager. I have never before seen a manager of BHA so immune from criticism from a section of the fanbase as Potter seems to be. I want him to succeed but denying his current failings is not going to help.

Where are you getting this from, just NSC? Loudest voices seem to be for his removal across social media. What’s this section of the fan base, 100 people on here, some of whom aren’t even fans?

 

[nordicgod]

If you were in another job with performance like that , I think you would be monitored and put on special measures from above , no improvement then out the door , he should have gone at Xmas time , too late now as Captain Potter and first officers are staying with the sinking ship . Shame really as at times we do look very good , but all fur coat and no knickers .

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

Deep doo-doo territory now after Fulham's win (and the momentum is with them).

The next two games will be crucial for Potter and the team.

 

[vagabond]

And once again the majority of NSC prove to be calm, sound, level headed and not knee jerk on the back of short term results.

Despite the false impression given by the same loud voices NSC is clearly Potter IN.

 

[KeegansHairPiece]

Deep doo-doo territory now after Fulham's win (and the momentum is with them).

The next two games will be crucial for Potter and the team.

It’s not just Fulham. Newcastle and Burnley very much in the mix. Newcastle were poor today, very little intent. We have a massive game coming up against them. The quintessential relegation 6 pointer.

 

[dazzer6666]

The argument that the blame lies with the players for letting down the manager is one that seems to absolve Potter from blame. The claim that he is too good for our club takes this nonsense to the next level and is an insult to our club. The buck stops with Potter, responsibility lies with him. Playing good football in the middle third of the field is not sufficient.

Only if you’re anti-Potter and it then suits your agenda perhaps. It’s not a single factor that’s causing the lack of points for me - it’s a combination including some tactical (I still can’t for the life of me understand Ali J being brought on) and possibly motivational (that will be mainly at Potter’s door but also we seemingly lack leadership on the pitch - I don’t see or hear Dunky enough as captain), injuries, player concentration, players either out of touch or not good enough (recruitment issue), no fans, some bad luck etc etc. If you’re going down that route the buck stops with Tony for appointing him - in which case it doesn’t matter because it’s his club and he can do what he wants.......

It doesn’t absolve Potter from blame for me at all, it’s just that he’s not the only one responsible. He wouldn’t have known Welbeck was going to jog around and do **** all when he came on yesterday or that Sanchez was going to have his first big brainfart and cost us a point. How do you legislate for that as a coach ?

If Tony wants a change of manager that’s fine with me but a) I don’t think he will even if we drop and b) I have no idea who I’d want in to replace him.

 

[Ethelwulf]

And once again the majority of NSC prove to be calm, sound, level headed and not knee jerk on the back of short term results.

Despite the false impression given by the same loud voices NSC is clearly Potter IN.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Where are you getting this from, just NSC? Loudest voices seem to be for his removal across social media. What’s this section of the fan base, 100 people on here, some of whom aren’t even fans?

Just NSC, yes. I know there are equally loud voices calling for his removal. You’re right, it’s really just a handful of people. I’m just irritated by 3 successive defeats and then reading how wonderful our manager is.

 

[A1X]

And once again the majority of NSC prove to be calm, sound, level headed and not knee jerk on the back of short term results.

Despite the false impression given by the same loud voices NSC is clearly Potter IN.

The Hughton polls also showed a majority In too.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Only if you’re anti-Potter and it then suits your agenda perhaps. It’s not a single factor that’s causing the lack of points for me - it’s a combination including some tactical (I still can’t for the life of me understand Ali J being brought on) and possibly motivational (that will be mainly at Potter’s door but also we seemingly lack leadership on the pitch - I don’t see or hear Dunky enough as captain), injuries, player concentration, players either out of touch or not good enough (recruitment issue), no fans, some bad luck etc etc. If you’re going down that route the buck stops with Tony for appointing him - in which case it doesn’t matter because it’s his club and he can do what he wants.......

It doesn’t absolve Potter from blame for me at all, it’s just that he’s not the only one responsible. He wouldn’t have known Welbeck was going to jog around and do **** all when he came on yesterday or that Sanchez was going to have his first big brainfart and cost us a point. How do you legislate for that as a coach ?

If Tony wants a change of manager that’s fine with me but a) I don’t think he will even if we drop and b) I have no idea who I’d want in to replace him.

Disagree. Tony is the owner, the majority shareholder. He appoints a manager to take the responsibility.

 

[Justice]

And once again the majority of NSC prove to be calm, sound, level headed and not knee jerk on the back of short term results.

Despite the false impression given by the same loud voices NSC is clearly Potter IN.

Unfortunately I’ve said for weeks I could see this coming goal difference now separates us from the bottom three that’s happened over a season not short term results. Whilst you tried to say I was wrong after Liverpool offering an imaginary olive branch I agreed a great win although we are very capable of not winning for the next ten games and unfortunately again we are following that path.

 

[Ethelwulf]

If we go down do you really think Potter will stay they can’t stop him from leaving