Discussion: Txiki Begiristain (2015/16)

[Forzacitizens]

He's done his job by getting the players here, end of

You'll need to visit the MP thread to update your assessment criteria because it's not in Txiki's job description for them to perform on the pitch.

I'm in no way criticising him - but we need to be sure these players improve our team and yes that's partly his responsibility

Still believe we're missing a CM

 

[George Hannah]

This is what gets me. Even now you're not man enough to go "he's done an excellent job well done."

If he has, I'll be only too pleased to congratulate him. As it stands I'm not convinced yet that the majority of his signings are needed. Those who argue he is relieved of responsibility for new players improving the squad, that being the manager's job, are simply wrong.

 

[Eaglechief]

I do find this Txiki "Love In" a bit repulsive to be honest.

I'm sure most football administrators would have done an equally good job if they had been given a virtual blank cheque to sign whoever we need.

Perhaps the posters on here would like to build a golden statue to honour Txiki as well?

 

[aguero93:20]

I do find this Txiki "Love In" a bit repulsive to be honest.

I'm sure most football administrators would have done an equally good job if they had been given a virtual blank cheque to sign whoever we need.

Perhaps the posters on here would like to build a golden statue to honour Txiki as well?

Maybe you should take a look at this:

 

[Danamy]

If he has, I'll be only too pleased to congratulate him. As it stands I'm not convinced yet that the majority of his signings are needed. Those who argue he is relieved of responsibility for new players improving the squad, that being the manager's job, are simply wrong.

He's identified and purchased the players to improve the squad but it's not his job to motivate them, rotate them, pick them and play them in their best positions.

Is it Txiki's fault if MP chooses to play KDB in goal?

 

[Eaglechief]

Maybe you should take a look at this:

Yes, yes, very droll :)

 

[Didsbury Dave]

There's a weird psychology in being proved wrong. People hardly ever actually take it on the chin and accept it. You can see it above: you either get that sort of grudging 'well it's hard not to admit he's done ok' which is really a thin mask for 'still don't like him but will bide my time', or you get that horrible sour 'yeah but, no but, should have signed X' which you can also see starting to sprout above.

'Anyone can spend £200m' will be the last line of defence I would imagine when the really quality of his squad shows itself this season.

It's human nature. We all do it. People very rarely actually say 'I got it totally wrong'. Fascinating to watch it pan out on this thread though...

 

[Damocles]

I'm sure most football administrators would have done an equally good job

What's your experience and knowledge of football administration to be able to make this decision and be "sure" of it?

 

[Eaglechief]

What's your experience and knowledge of football administration to be able to make this decision and be "sure" of it?

None, whats yours?

 

[Phil1]

I do find this Txiki "Love In" a bit repulsive to be honest.

I'm sure most football administrators would have done an equally good job if they had been given a virtual blank cheque to sign whoever we need.

Perhaps the posters on here would like to build a golden statue to honour Txiki as well?

Little Eddie Woodward doesn't seem to be coping too well with a blank chequebook at the moment.
The point your missing, is the players we were after were considered the prized possesion in their respective teams. Both Sterling and KDB were top dogs and weren't for sale. The fact that it's since been revealed how VW had gotten involved in order to stop us signing KDB, yet we still managed to pull it off should be lauded - not just papered over with "Well he had a blank cheque"
There's certainly no love in on my part but I do recognise when somebody does an exceptional job and offer credit accordingly.
Those on here who are still looking at the slightest thing to knock him, or refuse to acknowledge the job he's doing are the ones who the word 'repulsive' should be saved for.