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Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

I don't hate this brother. brick just did not work out. Bad decision. He's a lot richer and us a bit poorer for money and status. So glad it's over though.
 
Mabspurs said:
Really? What's the "hit ratio" at Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth?
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Worse than ours, it just doesn't matter

Brentford last 5 leagues finishes -> 10th, 16th, 9th, 13th, 3rd in Champ (7 position spread with highest outside Europe and includes Championship season)
Brighton last 5 league finishes -> 8th, 11th, 6th, 9th, 16th, 15th (10 position spread with highest position in European spot)
Bournemouth last 5 league finishes -> 9th, 12th, 15th, 2nd in Champ, 6th in Champ (6 position spread and 2 seasons in championship)

These clubs have one objective, don't get relegated, and their magic/data driven systems really don't stand up to scrutiny, it basically is build a system around the club that minimizes the reliance on manager/players that has a buffer (6-10 positions), and yes, try to do smart recruiting but lets be clear, Sarr, Bergvall, Grey, Vuskovic, Moore would all be hailed if signed by one of these clubs because they would get the luxury of game time regardless of dips in form because the goal isn't so high.
 
Mabspurs said:
I guess we will agree that 10 of the 13 coaches he appointed over his 25 year tenure were brick; as evident from their less than 2 year tenure - that's more than 75%!!...

As for the good ones... Poch is all his, I give you that. But MJ was certainly not planned and Redknapp was as much a desperation card as Tudor is right now. Even if you give him those three, it's still less than 25%. Compare that with the likes of Bloom, Benham and Foley at Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth who seemingly are able to bring in coach after coach who fits seemlessly into the fabric and culture of the club....

Problem is that the current incumbents show no signs of being different or more competent....
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When Arnesen recommended that we hire Jol as manager, Levy decided he knew more about football than Arnesen and hired Santini instead. Luckily Jol was there as coach and could step in when it quickly became apparent that Levy knew nothing about football and Arnesen did.
 
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