clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Yes ,I know he was there at a young age but how many managers would pay the money UTD paid to get him back.
I do wonder how many managers get the players they ask for or just make do with what the club buy him?
I do wonder how many managers get the players they ask for or just make do with what the club buy him?
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Isn't Klopp directly involved in the recruitment process? Thought he was which would explain to a large degree why Liverpool do so well in the market.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
I hope so.
That’s why I said him and Pep get the players they ask for .
But how many others have that luxury.?
It makes no sense to buy a player that the manager dosnt want.
PJ87
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Sam Allardyce has given West Ham fans just a taste of how ridiculous the club’s transfer strategy was during his spell as manager at Upton Park.
Speaking to talkSPORT, the former Hammers boss revealed he was often ‘given presents’ by co-owner David Sullivan… in the form of new players.
The problem was, however, that Big Sam had no idea who they were
And, if they didn’t perform as expected, he would get the blame for his ‘poor coaching’.
Allardyce’s revelation comes amid a troubling time for the Hammers, with the relationship between supporters and the club hierarchy reaching breaking point.
Angry fans have accused owners David Sullivan and David Gold of breaking their promises, having vowed to build a ‘world-class team for a world-class stadium’ when they decided to leave their historic Upton Park ground in 2016.
And now Allardyce has explained the amount of control the club’s ownership had on the team and signings, sometimes even without the manager’s knowledge.
“David would have his own mind about his own players,” said Big Sam on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast.
“I found that dealing directly with David was the order of the day.
You’d get the odd present from David every now and again, where he fancies a player, brings him in and you have to live with it.
“He’d just turn up for pre-season, and David would say: ‘Here’s one, I fancied this one’
It was normally a centre-forward who scores goals,” Big Sam said with a smile.
“Which is fine because you think: ‘Well if he can come and score goals that would be amazing!’
“And you just hope that it works, because if he didn’t score or you didn’t play him you get the can for that: ‘It’s your coaching techniques not bringing the best out of him!’
“And no, I’m not naming any names!”
Glad things have changed
However.. looking at our goal return from strikers since they took over he didn't have a eye for talent
Dando
Q-School Graduate
Laporte- ???????
Jensen
Tour Rookie
Well that happened to Rafa when he was at Liverpool, he wanted Gareth Barry but got Robbie Keane ??
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Think this ref needs to go to spec savers.
The tackles on KDB and Foden were shocking and no card but two for some handbags.
The tackles on KDB and Foden were shocking and no card but two for some handbags.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Think he got a good deal.
Piece
Tour Winner
Indeed. Casemiro doing extremely well not to get any sort of booking x 2
Beezerk
Money List Winner
Ooof what a finish.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Beezerk
Money List Winner
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SteveW86
Head Pro
Wow!
Dando
Q-School Graduate
Oh my god
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Great finish.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
now we have a game haha
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
Stunning.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Real have been poor for 86 mins.
Edison giving the ball away straight to Real keeper just no need.
Edison giving the ball away straight to Real keeper just no need.
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
It’s been 87 minutes of rubbish but worth sitting through for this.
Dando
Q-School Graduate
Where has this score come from?
