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twickers

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Jul 17, 2003
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He'll get his chance at a top flight club, probably will have high odds of losing his job by the end of the season if it all crashes, but I suspect even if they get relegated they will do so in a better way than with DiCanio. Gus has been something of a vulture watching vulnerable clubs to see where his next job might come up. Would love to draw Sunderland in the Cup.
 






JCL - the new kid in town

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Aug 23, 2011
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A fair reflection of what JB was saying, I think. He wasn't suggesting that players weren't trying, more that a change of manager does unsettle players, especially if they were happy under the previous regime.

Most of us must have been in similar positions in our own places of work. Takes time to get used to the new boss. Sometimes you end up liking them more and being more productive.

It could be that some of the players are trying too hard to impress and don't feel as comfortable as they had been and are making mistakes as a result. It's often players take time to adjust but other players find the transition easy
 


Guinness Boy

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Jul 23, 2003
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Up and Coming Sunny Portslade
So does this confirm Poyet's ambition or desperation? An alledged team of boozers who got the last boss sacked before he started. One point all season. Restless but fanatical support in a town where going to the beach results in hypothermia rather than a chilled out latte and the papers. And he starts against Newcastle and we all know how well Gus does in derbies.

If I was Pardew I'd be having a chicken vindaloo in the Bigg Market on that Saturday night in the urgent hope of squeezing one out the second the teams get in the dressing rooms.
 




Paris

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Jul 17, 2010
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13th district
So does this confirm Poyet's ambition or desperation? An alledged team of boozers who got the last boss sacked before he started. One point all season. Restless but fanatical support in a town where going to the beach results in hypothermia rather than a chilled out latte and the papers. And he starts against Newcastle and we all know how well Gus does in derbies.

If I was Pardew I'd be having a chicken vindaloo in the Bigg Market on that Saturday night in the urgent hope of squeezing one out the second the teams get in the dressing rooms.

His first game would be Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.
 


Thunder Bolt

Silly old bat
So does this confirm Poyet's ambition or desperation? An alledged team of boozers who got the last boss sacked before he started. One point all season. Restless but fanatical support in a town where going to the beach results in hypothermia rather than a chilled out latte and the papers. And he starts against Newcastle and we all know how well Gus does in derbies.

If I was Pardew I'd be having a chicken vindaloo in the Bigg Market on that Saturday night in the urgent hope of squeezing one out the second the teams get in the dressing rooms.

Poyet always beats Newcastle, whether as a player or manager.
 












Mackenzie

Old Brightonian
Nov 7, 2003
34,005
East Wales
It will be very interesting to see how he gets on at Sunderland. There is no doubt in my mind that he is an excellent manager, and with the cash to bring in whoever he wants things could take off for them.

I'll be keeping a close check on their results and the slow realisation from their fans that they've fallen on their feet with his appointment. Just remember though Gus if you try and sign Orlandi, Ulloa and Bridcutt it'll cost £££+
 




symyjym

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Nov 2, 2009
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Brighton / Hove actually
It could be that some of the players are trying too hard to impress and don't feel as comfortable as they had been and are making mistakes as a result. It's often players take time to adjust but other players find the transition easy

Yep there is no lack of effort,Oscar is taking them out of their comfort zone, putting them to the test and teaching them another way to play.
 




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