Chelsea a Good Example
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Chelsea a Good Example
The appointment of Potter demonstrates why leaving the head coach appointment to an American who doesn't have any idea what he/she are doing. Thats why appointing a UK based Sports Director who understands the system and is knowledgeable of the football market is essential. We have Hughes who I'm sure is guiding our owners with the right decisions going forward and will avoid us spending money unnecessarily.
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Re: Chelsea a Good Example
They have a sporting director - not sure when they were put into place.
I think the problems at Chelsea are more wide ranging than the manager though.
I think the problems at Chelsea are more wide ranging than the manager though.
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Re: Chelsea a Good Example
It's complicated at Chelsea. Last year the owner Todd Boehly appointed himself as Sporting Director. Then after spending almost 300m of his own money on flops decided to bring someone in. Talk about a fool and his money.. He's still in LaLa land though awarding crazy contracts to players. I think one of them is on a SEVEN YEAR deal. This kind of business model can only destablise the whole future of the club.
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My understanding of the extra long contract is that fees etc can be amortized over that period and was a way of getting around FFP however EUFA are changing the rule to stop this happening limiting contracts to a maximum 5 years after Chelsea made 7.5 year and 8.5 year contracts to avoid breaking FFP rulesDinksy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:59 pm It's complicated at Chelsea. Last year the owner Todd Boehly appointed himself as Sporting Director. Then after spending almost 300m of his own money on flops decided to bring someone in. Talk about a fool and his money.. He's still in LaLa land though awarding crazy contracts to players. I think one of them is on a SEVEN YEAR deal. This kind of business model can only destablise the whole future of the club.
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Re: Chelsea a Good Example
This is exactly the reason. If their recruitment was good, it might work quite well because they'd have a set of talented young players to build with - if it wasn't, they're going to be stuck with players on big money who they can't shift and will have FFP issues for several years to come. Already talk that they need to sell players this summer to balance the books (especially home grown players who show as a big profit on the books, which is the main reason why Mason Mount is being linked with a move away at the moment).Pompey55 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:53 pmMy understanding of the extra long contract is that fees etc can be amortized over that period and was a way of getting around FFP however EUFA are changing the rule to stop this happening limiting contracts to a maximum 5 years after Chelsea made 7.5 year and 8.5 year contracts to avoid breaking FFP rulesDinksy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:59 pm It's complicated at Chelsea. Last year the owner Todd Boehly appointed himself as Sporting Director. Then after spending almost 300m of his own money on flops decided to bring someone in. Talk about a fool and his money.. He's still in LaLa land though awarding crazy contracts to players. I think one of them is on a SEVEN YEAR deal. This kind of business model can only destablise the whole future of the club.
Going back to the original post, I don't think Potter is a bad manager - he's just a terrible fit for Chelsea because they won't give him time to build anything which is how he operates.
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Re: Chelsea a Good Example
I agree Potter is not a bad manager but I dont feel he is ready for a big club like Chelsea who have already got an infrastructure he would be ideal for a club like ?????
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The strange scenario is that Rogers is reported to be on the Chelsea list of potential managers while Potter is on the Leicester one.
I think the problem with the Chelsea job is that they want immediate success and the expensive players they bring in are expected to do just that. People like Potter achieves success over time by building a team like he did at Brighton. I suppose Rogers is similar to that as well. You would have thought that with the price of the players that Chelsea bring in instant success was almost guaranteed. Obviously it doesn't work like that.
I think the problem with the Chelsea job is that they want immediate success and the expensive players they bring in are expected to do just that. People like Potter achieves success over time by building a team like he did at Brighton. I suppose Rogers is similar to that as well. You would have thought that with the price of the players that Chelsea bring in instant success was almost guaranteed. Obviously it doesn't work like that.
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Re: Chelsea a Good Example
jam tomorrow wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:54 pm I agree Potter is not a bad manager but I dont feel he is ready for a big club like Chelsea who have already got an infrastructure he would be ideal for a club like ?????
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- are you hoping that he's looking for a bit of fresh south coast air again?Jaspers ghost wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:17 pmjam tomorrow wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:54 pm I agree Potter is not a bad manager but I dont feel he is ready for a big club like Chelsea who have already got an infrastructure he would be ideal for a club like ?????
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Jaspers ghost wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:17 pmjam tomorrow wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:54 pm I agree Potter is not a bad manager but I dont feel he is ready for a big club like Chelsea who have already got an infrastructure he would be ideal for a club like ?????
What, Southampton??
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Re: Chelsea a Good Example
Apparently that's a new record. 12 prem managers sacked in 1 season.
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We’re going to need someone , and a whole new squad , and the moon on a stick !Blue Walter wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:43 pmJaspers ghost wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:17 pmjam tomorrow wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:54 pm I agree Potter is not a bad manager but I dont feel he is ready for a big club like Chelsea who have already got an infrastructure he would be ideal for a club like ?????
What, Southampton??
Re: Chelsea a Good Example
I understand your frustration with the appointment of an American head coach who may not be familiar with the intricacies of the UK football market. However, I must caution against making sweeping generalizations about individuals based solely on their nationality. There are many talented coaches from all over the world who can bring unique perspectives and strategies to a team.
That being said, I agree that having a UK-based Sports Director who is knowledgeable about the football market can be a valuable asset for a team. They can provide valuable insights into the local football scene, help navigate regulatory hurdles, and provide connections to other key players in the industry.
It's encouraging to hear that your team has someone like Hughes guiding the owners and making sure that sound decisions are being made. As you mentioned, avoiding unnecessary spending is crucial for any team's success. A Sports Director who understands the market can be an essential component of achieving this goal.
Ultimately, the success of a team depends on a wide range of factors, including the talent and dedication of the players, the effectiveness of the coaching staff, and the soundness of the management decisions. By working together and leveraging the unique skills and expertise of individuals from different backgrounds, a team can position itself for long-term success.
That being said, I agree that having a UK-based Sports Director who is knowledgeable about the football market can be a valuable asset for a team. They can provide valuable insights into the local football scene, help navigate regulatory hurdles, and provide connections to other key players in the industry.
It's encouraging to hear that your team has someone like Hughes guiding the owners and making sure that sound decisions are being made. As you mentioned, avoiding unnecessary spending is crucial for any team's success. A Sports Director who understands the market can be an essential component of achieving this goal.
Ultimately, the success of a team depends on a wide range of factors, including the talent and dedication of the players, the effectiveness of the coaching staff, and the soundness of the management decisions. By working together and leveraging the unique skills and expertise of individuals from different backgrounds, a team can position itself for long-term success.
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