Having listened to Sarri’s post-match interview on Hawksby and Jacobs show on talk sports today, I then listened to the presenters’ debate on it with interest as they were slightly critical over him for being too negative and defeatist!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nngl1X79N3k
My opinion was of the opposite view, thinking it was very refreshing to have a manager who said it as it was. Football supporters are not stupid and can see through the usual smokescreen we’re used to, by managers, to pass the buck onto anyone else but themselves.
Give me the blunt truth any day, I found it embarrassing how some of our past managers tried to make excuses for the inexcusable.
So my fellow Blues, to coin a phrase by ZahraIhsanphile, what do you prefer to hear in a post match interview – the harsh reality or a load of old flannel?
Sarri interview
posted on 7/12/18
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by BrummieBlue! (U3487)
posted 57 minutes ago
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 19 minutes ago
Sarri is great for calling it as he sees it...however despite this he is still selecting Morata
So I can only think he's "tapped in the napper" as my mate Craig from Burnley says
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What choice does he have though Sheriff - it's debatable who's the worst Morata or Giroud.
I get were you're coming from but when I'm praying he doesn't start Morata and goes for Giroud, I end up half way through the 2nd half, trying to think why it was I wanted Giroud to start.
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This is so true, that is exactly my thought process
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Sorted your smiley out Richard!
posted on 7/12/18
comment by Randomer (U5245)
posted 48 minutes ago
I like honesty. What’s the point in managers giving interviews if they’re going to give the same templated answers over and over, what would be the point listening to them? There’s nothing to be learned
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Hope you had a good day Randy!
posted on 7/12/18
Cheers Brum, I did
posted on 7/12/18
That was the main thrust of his honesty though DAA, the fact that we did play ok for the 1st 60 minutes but lost our way and could find no way back once we conceded, which what was worrying to him.
Breath of fresh air for me!
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It is, and I love it too. My point is I just disagree with his overall critical demeanor, not necessarily his opinions. In the big picture I'm not sure he realizes how good a job the players (and Sarri himself) have done so far, which is actually endearing.
posted on 7/12/18
comment by The Devil's Advocate's Advocate - I Represent Him (U6522)
posted 4 minutes ago
That was the main thrust of his honesty though DAA, the fact that we did play ok for the 1st 60 minutes but lost our way and could find no way back once we conceded, which what was worrying to him.
Breath of fresh air for me!
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It is, and I love it too. My point is I just disagree with his overall critical demeanor, not necessarily his opinions. In the big picture I'm not sure he realizes how good a job the players (and Sarri himself) have done so far, which is actually endearing.
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It is nice to have a lovable boss for a change isn't it!
posted on 7/12/18
Honest manager is one thing.
doesnt make him a good manager.
He needs to keep his squad onboard and be backed by the owner otherwise......,
posted on 7/12/18
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 16 minutes ago
Honest manager is one thing.
doesnt make him a good manager.
He needs to keep his squad onboard and be backed by the owner otherwise......,
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Trust a $purs fan to wade in and change the direction of the article.
Maybe you ought to be more worried about your owner backing your own manager - before he ends up at Old Trafford or the Bernabeau!
posted on 8/12/18
I like Sarri's demeanour and attitude.
posted on 8/12/18
comment by BrummieBlue! (U3487)
posted 14 hours, 43 minutes ago
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by BrummieBlue! (U3487)
posted 57 minutes ago
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 19 minutes ago
Sarri is great for calling it as he sees it...however despite this he is still selecting Morata
So I can only think he's "tapped in the napper" as my mate Craig from Burnley says
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What choice does he have though Sheriff - it's debatable who's the worst Morata or Giroud.
I get were you're coming from but when I'm praying he doesn't start Morata and goes for Giroud, I end up half way through the 2nd half, trying to think why it was I wanted Giroud to start.
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This is so true, that is exactly my thought process
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Sorted your smiley out Richard!
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Cheers Dave
posted on 8/12/18
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by BrummieBlue! (U3487)
posted 14 hours, 43 minutes ago
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by BrummieBlue! (U3487)
posted 57 minutes ago
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 19 minutes ago
Sarri is great for calling it as he sees it...however despite this he is still selecting Morata
So I can only think he's "tapped in the napper" as my mate Craig from Burnley says
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What choice does he have though Sheriff - it's debatable who's the worst Morata or Giroud.
I get were you're coming from but when I'm praying he doesn't start Morata and goes for Giroud, I end up half way through the 2nd half, trying to think why it was I wanted Giroud to start.
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This is so true, that is exactly my thought process
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Sorted your smiley out Richard!
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Cheers Dave
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