viv_andersons_nana
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That really stands out above calmness and the level-headedness, is that this is the third time he’s turned around poor form since he joined the club. We’ve seem Boro managers in the past unable to do it even once whereas Carrick just seems to roll up his sleeves and come up with solutions.
I do wonder what would’ve happened if that Norwich player hadn’t been sent off last week but the point is that he was, and we’ve been much, much better since that equaliser went in last week.
Obviously having the No1 ‘keeper back in, the skipper back in midfield, as well as an actual striker in the team, are all big helps but we’re starting to see McGree find his rhythm and Ayling settle down. Engel looks better at wing back.
To me it shows how much can change in football so quickly. That win against Norwich has clearly lifted the pressure. But Carrick deserves a lot of credit for staying calm and trying another shape and system as well. We’ve had managers in the past who wouldn’t have even entertained the idea of shifting from their precious shape or style or philosophy and chose to moan about poor results or bad form or the recruitment staff or throw players under the bus instead, and then eventually get sacked.
Carrick is just different. You need that calm head and that willingness to acknowledge you might not always be able to do exactly what you want to do. You have to admire him for it.
I do wonder what would’ve happened if that Norwich player hadn’t been sent off last week but the point is that he was, and we’ve been much, much better since that equaliser went in last week.
Obviously having the No1 ‘keeper back in, the skipper back in midfield, as well as an actual striker in the team, are all big helps but we’re starting to see McGree find his rhythm and Ayling settle down. Engel looks better at wing back.
To me it shows how much can change in football so quickly. That win against Norwich has clearly lifted the pressure. But Carrick deserves a lot of credit for staying calm and trying another shape and system as well. We’ve had managers in the past who wouldn’t have even entertained the idea of shifting from their precious shape or style or philosophy and chose to moan about poor results or bad form or the recruitment staff or throw players under the bus instead, and then eventually get sacked.
Carrick is just different. You need that calm head and that willingness to acknowledge you might not always be able to do exactly what you want to do. You have to admire him for it.
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