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[Albion] Roberto pre match press conference



Terry Butcher Tribute Act

Well-known member
Aug 18, 2013
3,692
He's got that rare attribute in football management, stage presence... In spite of his limited English, he's engaging, and he draws you into what he's saying... it's not an arrogance, a Gus level of self-confidence or a Mourinho level of vanity, he's got something special in terms of his insightfulness and honesty. I'm sure the players will love that part of him... Not getting carried away, as the next few weeks will be tough, but it's refreshing to have a manager/coach who seems in love with the game and less so with himself or his own narrative.

Here's hoping he gets the good fortune his (tactical) bravery and passion deserves in the coming weeks :)
The charisma of a man who owns the room without trying. Just the way he flicks between speaking English and using a translator is so controlled, so seamless. It's fascinating

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Jack Straw

I look nothing like him!
Jul 7, 2003
7,118
Brighton. NOT KEMPTOWN!
I bumped in to RDZ in Donatellos last night. He was with five other people, non who I recognised. I thanked him for coming to our Club, and told him we'd love him. I congratulated him on the performance at Anfield, and he shook my hand, which I now won't wash for quite a while!
 




Jack Straw

I look nothing like him!
Jul 7, 2003
7,118
Brighton. NOT KEMPTOWN!
Having seen the pre-Spurs, Albion training video on Albion TV today, the bald bloke with the glasses was one of RDZ's entourage, so I assume it was all the coaching staff, but I didn't see Crofty.
 




Jack Straw

I look nothing like him!
Jul 7, 2003
7,118
Brighton. NOT KEMPTOWN!


spence

British and Proud
Oct 15, 2014
9,953
Crawley
Having seen the pre-Spurs, Albion training video on Albion TV today, the bald bloke with the glasses was one of RDZ's entourage, so I assume it was all the coaching staff, but I didn't see Crofty.

You clearly didn't watch the whole video. Crofty is in there a fair bit starting at 2.20
 






Jack Straw

I look nothing like him!
Jul 7, 2003
7,118
Brighton. NOT KEMPTOWN!
You clearly didn't watch the whole video. Crofty is in there a fair bit starting at 2.20

Sorry. What I meant was that Crofty wasn't at Donatellos. I did see him in the video, which reminded me that he wasn't at Donatellos!
 












Cheeky Monkey

Well-known member
Jul 17, 2003
23,884
Hopefully he’s been briefed on Amex transport issues and the train strike, otherwise he might be taken aback by potentially swathes of empty seats for a 4th v 3rd table PL clash.
 


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