tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post3332849189627683892..comments2023-10-25T08:28:57.428-04:00Comments on Unprofessional Foul: Manager Midterm GradesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-90457310208727793572009-01-14T13:30:00.000-05:002009-01-14T13:30:00.000-05:00I wonder how different these grades look if the ma...I wonder how different these grades look if the managers were also graded on the way they selected/brought in/developed the players they do have?<BR/><BR/>Obviously, some managers have not been in their current gig long enough to have had much effect and others are not really pulling the personnel strings.<BR/><BR/>While Villa certainly has better talent (especially up front) than Everton - doesn't O'Neil get some of the shine for the decisions that brought him that superior talent.<BR/><BR/>Obviously SAF has a bazillion dollars to spend, he buys unknowns (at least to me) like Vidic while the Bluesiders unearthed the lightly-heralded Robinho and Chelsea inked the Benjamin Button-aging Deco. MU clearly has a massive budget - but they keep getting new players that actually make the squad better while other 'big checkbook' clubs just get fancy names for their TV-rights lucre.<BR/><BR/>Also, Sir Rednose seems willing to play whomever he sees fit. The presence of Nani makes sure nobody wants to slack off in the midfield. At Chelsea, if a player drifts and seems uninterested (I'm looking at YOU, Ivorian Shitman) the 'consequence' is they play more the next week. That willingness to use all of the team, sure makes MU look threatening.30fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03211743187633788851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-20278554069932210712009-01-13T21:37:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:37:00.000-05:00TFA: Ince = F. Could he have turned into somethin...TFA: Ince = F. Could he have turned into something much better? Probably, but he wasn't getting the basics done (like having a solid defense using mostly the same players as last year), and if Rovers go down, I'm not sure they come back. Which is a rather panic-inducing thought...jjf3https://www.blogger.com/profile/04463971119340446760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-86408478389091538862009-01-13T14:50:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:50:00.000-05:00I got lazy when it cames to managers who got sacke...I got lazy when it cames to managers who got sacked. I gave Keane a F because he quit. <BR/><BR/>Curve? Eh, it's kind of a normal. Kinnear got bonus points for having that owner.Precious Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254500384702034482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-15995675733110077402009-01-13T14:46:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:46:00.000-05:00Prof. Roy, Do you grade on curve?Sincerely, TFAPS ...Prof. Roy, <BR/><BR/>Do you grade on curve?<BR/><BR/>Sincerely, <BR/><BR/>TFA<BR/><BR/>PS - Does Paul Ince get an F?The Fan's Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704334019031698607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-53243146761520289862009-01-13T14:25:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:25:00.000-05:00Oddly enough, I'm not holding office hours for the...Oddly enough, I'm not holding office hours for the rest of the week.Precious Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254500384702034482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-34892670177872090512009-01-13T14:15:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:15:00.000-05:00Dr. Precious, I think I deserved at least a B be...Dr. Precious,<BR/> I think I deserved at least a B because I worked very hard this term. I know that I managed some colossal fuckups on the pitch, but that Robinho fellow is swell, isn't he?<BR/><BR/> Sincerely,<BR/> MarkThe NY Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051102990736064962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4234337357347181796.post-89806247913993569632009-01-13T14:09:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:09:00.000-05:00Hodgson coming to your office hours after class to...Hodgson coming to your office hours after class to discuss B+.BurgerBrotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504245702664049876noreply@blogger.com