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When you look back at how we played when TE was just an interim boss - compared to how we've been playing ever since he was given the job full time - what changed?
The answer is nothing.
Eckert is still playing the same formation with 3 at the back. He hasn't changed - and probably won't because he's a stubborn git who, just like Will Still and Russell Martin before him, have all attended coaching schools where they've learnt/been taught to coach one way & one way only. They're frightened - or incapable - of changing things. It's their way or the highway. We all know that a good manager changes things during a game if it's going badly. The three above aren't capable - because they don't know how and know only one way of playing & must stay within their comfort zones.
So I blame the players every bit as much as the manager. Those same players who excelled when he was interim manager are exactly the same players several weeks on... and yet they now bottle it and can't be arsed to put a shift in - the Boro away game being the perfect example.
Our manager is shite but we're stuck with him. As for the players ; they should all hang their heads in shame at their performances since TE was permanently appointed.
I see Chelsea have today appointed Liam Rosenior as their manager on a 6-year contract.
It will be interesting to see how he does at such a toxic and demanding club. I know we were looking at him before we appointed the PlayStation pillock, so it'll be interesting to see how he gets on.
Eckert was the U-21 manager and no doubt he would have liked to have added a youngster or two to the first team training/squad - seeing as he knows better than anyone their progress.
Sadly, he's had to play the likes of Aribo and Damion Downs to put them in the shop window in order to bring in the extra £££ for January - as per the SR way.
In the dirty world of football backhanders & money/agents/PL 'elite' teams like Chelsea & Man United, I wouldn't put it past them to let Maresca go to Old Trafford... as long as the FA get their 'cut' from any deal.
Nice of Adam Armstrong to come out this afternoon & throw his defence under the bus for a shockingly poor display. He also points out that both Flynn Downes & Tom Fellows missed good opportunities... but not a word on his own two golden chances to score that he missed.
I reckon he'll be the new United boss by the weekend.
As for Nuno ; West Ham held an emergency board meeting late last night. It doesn't look good for him and the knives are out. Ironically, I'd have Nuno here in a heartbeat.
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