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[jts1882]

Indeed. Nicholson's Spurs topped the cumulative league table during his tenure (1958-1974), but he could have learnt from Sherwood and Mason. I suspect one of the reasons for the lower percentage wins is the 3 points per game. There was more value in preserving a point for the draw then, whereas now a draw is a loss-lite. The league was also more competitive.

 

[Baleforce]

Nicholson massively underachieved, had the best team in the history of the sport, added Greaves and won almost fudge all

 

[jts1882]

There is something in that. They were dominant in the league for about three years but only got the one title. On the other hand, you look at the other managers of the title winning sides and you see Ramsey, Busby, and Shankley, who together won five titles from 1962-67. Other title winning managers during his reign included Cullis, Catterick, Mercer, Revie and Clough. It was a golden age for managers.

 

[metalgear]

Not enough is said about Baldini. I always thought he was more wheeler dealer than dof

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[jrh]

Interesting. Puts to bed some of the myths about him being aloof and a poor man manager...

https://x.com/i/web/status/1735421908831916284

 

[Raziel]

Interesting. Puts to bed some of the myths about him being aloof and a poor man manager...

https://x.com/i/web/status/1735421908831916284

Not really, think Lennon even caveated it by saying best manager for me, and there is obviously a bit of a chuckle in the full interview because of how much Bent despises Redknapp (many players liked)