Would players find Critchley motivating

PoolWarrior

PoolWarrior

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His press conferences could bore a glass eye to sleep. He has no oomph, it's all cliches and uninspiring words. He just doesn't fire me up as a manager should do. It's all vanilla and meh and doesn't fall between say a Ferguson or a Guardiola who are both different managers in their approach but both get results. Critchley is just dull.
 
We don’t know whether the players are motivated by him, but if he comes across to them how he comes across to us, it would be worrying. I’ve not seen any evidence of boredom in performances.
 
I'm sure he does inspire them, because if we play poor in the first half of a game he "gets a tune" out of them for the second half. I agree his post match interviews are vanilla, but that's media training for you which undoubtedly he would have gone through at Liverpool. The object is to answer the questions and keep us out of the headlines which is a good thing, I love it when we stay under the radar.

I'd rather save the Churchillian type speeches for the dressing room, which he did post the playoff final if my memory serves me.
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
I am absolutely certain that the players would find him motivating. He’s one of the most passionate managers we’ve ever had… That’s obviously from his actions on the touchline.
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Genuine question.

If that's the case then why aren't they listening to him?
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
They obviously are listening to him, because we’re experiencing success during a lot of our games and the team is improving.

Unfortunately some of our fans have a ‘Chicken Licken’ mentality and over-react to these things.
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I think you said you noticed him ushering players forward in the second half, but they didn't do that, which is why I was asking.
 
They must do. We are not seeing a squad who are demoralised or dont care. The Fleetwood second half as an example. He must have motivated them at half time.
I dont think he's dull. He comes across as a really professional dedicated committed person.
I'd rather that than some comedian or drum banger.
 
PoolWarrior said:
His press conferences could bore a glass eye to sleep. He has no oomph, it's all cliches and uninspiring words. He just doesn't fire me up as a manager should do. It's all vanilla and meh and doesn't fall between say a Ferguson or a Guardiola who are both different managers in their approach but both get results. Critchley is just dull.
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This is getting ridiculous now. Be careful what you wish for. Have we learnt nothing from last season?
 
fcblackpool said:
I think you said you noticed him ushering players forward in the second half, but they didn't do that, which is why I was asking.
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Ah right…

Firstly I didn’t see the manager on Saturday Evening, so I’m not sure what he was or wasn’t doing. I was referring to other games where I have seen him.
As I’ve said previously… Blackpool FC aren’t playing our football in a vacuum. There’s an opponent and an opposing manager who are also trying to implement their strategy and prevent you from implementing yours.

To that extent both teams can be listening to their manager, both team’s attempting to implement what they are being asked to do and both achieving an imperfect outcome.
 
Careful x3, that is too technical for the moaning fcukers on this forum to take in.
Critch comes across as an okay guy and as you say the performances show that the players are playing for him.
He will never be an Ian Holloway because that isn’t his persona but those with selective memory have already forgotten a certain MA who stood in his technical area with arms folded for 90 minutes or his successor who played probably the most boring football I have seen
The people who love to berate Critch are either still pissed off with the way he left the first time or just simply love to moan.
If it’s the former, then they need to get over it or, if it’s the latter then go and moan somewhere else.
 
PoolWarrior said:
His press conferences could bore a glass eye to sleep. He has no oomph, it's all cliches and uninspiring words. He just doesn't fire me up as a manager should do. It's all vanilla and meh and doesn't fall between say a Ferguson or a Guardiola who are both different managers in their approach but both get results. Critchley is just dull.
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Why should a manager fire you up by his words ? Its not in his job description.

"It is an express term of your employment contract Neil that you fire Tangoman up."
 
Simple -Of course they listen to him believe me if they didn't they wouldn't be playing. Every coach in the world has their own way of putting things and getting things over to the players.
 
Arsne Wenger was obviously known for his quick fire, comedy one liners and his ability to sing show tunes during his press conference's.
I just have this vision that the O/P wants Critch doing a 30 minute set down the Comedy Store or dropping an album of Christmas tunes.

As long as were winning games.
I couldn't give a shit if he takes a vow of silence and only answers questions in sign language....although, that would be quite funny
 
Motivation is a tad more subtle than ranting and gesticulating on the touch line. It's usually a bit late if it's got to that point! Our players are obviously motivated. You get an occasional player who is fed up. Our issues are nothing to do with motivation in my opinion.
 
Tangerine WAFU said:
I'm sure he does inspire them, because if we play poor in the first half of a game he "gets a tune" out of them for the second half. I agree his post match interviews are vanilla, but that's media training for you which undoubtedly he would have gone through at Liverpool. The object is to answer the questions and keep us out of the headlines which is a good thing, I love it when we stay under the radar.

I'd rather save the Churchillian type speeches for the dressing room, which he did post the playoff final if my memory serves me.
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I would say that he comes across as clichéd in his interviews because the questions that are asked are both facile and repetitive.

Critchley: "Wer really had to dig in today and the defence played a massive part in getting us the win."

Interviewer: "and how big a part did the defence play in securing those valuable three points today?

I'm sorry but I'd lose patience with any prat who asked that question.
 
1966_and_all_that said:
I would say that he comes across as clichéd in his interviews because the questions that are asked are both facile and repetitive.

Critchley: "Wer really had to dig in today and the defence played a massive part in getting us the win."

Interviewer: "and how big a part did the defence play in securing those valuable three points today?

I'm sorry but I'd lose patience with any prat who asked that question.
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Bang on the questioning is poor.
 
I think the core of the squad will respect Critchley and his methods, they've played some of their best football under him.

He's probably not throwing teacups around the dressing room but I think those days are gone.
 
1966_and_all_that said:
I would say that he comes across as clichéd in his interviews because the questions that are asked are both facile and repetitive.

Critchley: "Wer really had to dig in today and the defence played a massive part in getting us the win."

Interviewer: "and how big a part did the defence play in securing those valuable three points today?

I'm sorry but I'd lose patience with any prat who asked that question.
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I’m not sure he is particularly cliched in any case. I think that’s just another case of fans being lazy and looking for any excuse to have a pop.

He always comes across as thoughtful with his answers and generally gives a good assessment of the game. It’s only cliched to the extent that he’s talking about a football match and there’s only a limited number of things you can say really…. Well unless you choose to come out with a load of gobbledygook like Holloway…
 
Sven said:
I think the core of the squad will respect Critchley and his methods, they've played some of their best football under him.

He's probably not throwing teacups around the dressing room but I think those days are gone.
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The players seem to speak very highly of him and I’d also add, it takes a very special kind of manager to get the very best out of personalities like Gary Madine for example.

From what I’ve seen the squad under Critchley has always had a good vibe… and countless players (Rhodes being the most recent) have described it as a fantastic dressing room.
 
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BFC_BFC_BFC said:
The players seem to speak very highly of him and is also add, it takes a very special kind of manager to get the very best out of personalities like Gary Madine for example.

From what I’ve seen the squad under Critchley has always had a good vibe… and countless players (Rhodes being the most recent) have described it as a fantastic dressing room.
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So the answer to the o/p's question from reading this thread and the replies appears to be that he motivates the players.

But now he needs to work on this aspect

PoolWarrior said:
He just doesn't fire me up as a manager should do
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AngelBFC said:
So the answer to the o/p's question from reading this thread and the replies appears to be that he motivates the players.

But now he needs to work on this aspect
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I’m not sure what he’s supposed to do to be honest.

As managers go, I think he’s been one of the more ‘interactive and passionate’ ones as far as the supporters are concerned.

His post match reaction after Wigan for example was something that we have rarely seen. I’m not even sure that Holloway displayed that level of passion, although obviously his words (at times) could be very inspiring.

It feels to me a bit like some of our fans are sat at the front row of a Comedy Show with their arms folded, miserable look on their face with a “Come on then you Wanker, make me laugh if you can” kind of attitude, where Critchley is concerned.

I mean his pre-match interview for this FA Cup game was really up-beat. Moreso than any interview in similar circumstances than we’ve heard from any other manager for years….I really don’t know what people want tbh.
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
I’m not sure what he’s supposed to do to be honest.

As managers go, I think he’s been one of the more ‘interactive and passionate’ ones as far as the supporters are concerned.

His post match reaction after Wigan for example was something that we have rarely seen. I’m not even sure that Holloway displayed that level of passion, although obviously his words (at times) could be very inspiring.

It feels to me a bit like some of our fans are sat at the front row of a Comedy Show with their arms folded, miserable look on their face with a “Come on then you Wanker, make me laugh if you can” kind of attitude, where Critchley is concerned.

I mean his pre-match interview for this FA Cup game was really up-beat. Moreso than any interview in similar circumstances than we’ve heard from any other manager for years….I really don’t know what people want tbh.
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Probably Holloway. He isnt coming back and they cant get over it.

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PoolWarrior said:
His press conferences could bore a glass eye to sleep. He has no oomph, it's all cliches and uninspiring words. He just doesn't fire me up as a manager should do. It's all vanilla and meh and doesn't fall between say a Ferguson or a Guardiola who are both different managers in their approach but both get results. Critchley is just dull.
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Did you ever see/hear a Michael Appleton press conference? Fuck me, great for insomnia….. NC is a vast improvement on the monotone mannequin.
 
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