Players Must Be More Accountable
Every season we always see the managers take the heat for their sides poor performances which is right and wrong in my view. The managers role is to get the team in the beat frame for winning matches through coaching and tactics. I bought this up as to how certain sides performed in their last games over the weekend and last night.
Over the last 10 years we have seen a conveyor of coaches come and go at the likes of Manchester United and I blame the club and players more than the managers. Why did they perform last night and not in there other 35 matches as there was something different about this performance. The same with Everton beating Chelsea as there was a definite desire to win which has been lacking for the entire season.
This has to be the fear factor for a number of reasons as nothing else has mattered to the players up until now. If things go wrong then the manager takes the blame and the players are safe as they all have contracts to fall back on.
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Stats don't lie and a team like Manchester United had only 11 top 3 results out of 91 categories and one was negative being lost possession with Fernandes. Ronaldo, De Gea and Fernandes were the only players high in the rankings, but 11 out of 91 is not a great score. Everton had 1 which was Gomes for successful passes completed and shows you how bad they have been.
If the responsibility falls firmly on the mangers shoulders then why is the club buying players or renewing contracts when a new manager is arriving at the end of this season. There needs to be a system and a style you play that distinguishes you from other teams in order to succeed. Buying stars just because the fans or the club merchandise will benefit is not good for the squad and manager in general.
Everton are is trouble and now the players have to perform or their wages are under threat. Dropping out of the Premiership to the Championship means there is less money and thus you are no longer a Premiership player. maybe they are playing better now to show off how good they really are so other clubs could sign them if the club is relegated.
The same applies to the Manchester United squad as lets face it they are not a killer team. Clearing out 10 players and starting with a few key players is what has been mentioned. No one is 100% sure who is staying and going so there is a little panic happening as who will the new manager want to keep? The problem is he knows already as the horse has already bolted for many and this it too little too late.
The top teams perform in all the right stats that help win games.
I do feel for the managers as many players should have been kicked out this season and last season for poor performances way before the managers were fired. I seriously believe performance based wages should be introduced as that puts the pressure back on the players from game number 1 and not game 35.
If Everton or Manchester United played like they did in their last games they would not be sitting in the league table where they currently are. What was good to see is United clear out the players who offer very little and they looked like a proper team for once. Unfortunately for them they are relying on other teams now and the top 4 has all but gone. Everton still have a chance of survival mathematically and it all depends if the players can show up again like they did the last time out. That is a big if however as all teams are now fighting for survival and league positions.
I think this is why sports like American Football stand out as being more professional in their approach to players. Players can be cut from the squad at any time no matter how big a star you are. In football there is the two transfer windows for player movements which protects the players and in many ways weakens the clubs. In any job in the real world you perform or you are out and why should football be any different?
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Indeed this is a serious issue club owners must always look at …sometimes you wonder why managers are sacked for doing every right on the fields though players are not leaving up to expectations. I think managers shouldn’t always suffer from this,, players must also be accountable just as you are saying. Just look at Everton team now…same players different manager but no effect
Totally agree, it seems to me that a lot of pressure is put on the coach when everyone as a team is responsible for both victories and failures. I think that one of the main conditions to have a winning club is to have a stable coach who can develop his style of play and it seems to me that many times clubs do not have the patience to let their coaches work and they throw them out as if all the blame was theirs and the players had no responsibility. It would be interesting to see salaries based on performance because I agree that it would be a way to avoid the lack of commitment that is seen in some players.
I agree with your assertion here sir. The focus is always on the manager and the players needed to take responsibility for their actions. I just read @olawalium post where he said that now that the pressure is off United as they have nothing to fight for, that was when they now choose to play better. It's a shame on these players because they have proven that it's all about the money for them.
Shameless players.
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If the players are not ready to put everything on the line, there is very little the coach can do sometimes. Desire topples strategy
very true. I think the thing for some players is that they know they'll just go to another EPL team and be on similar wages. Also relegation for a big side doesn't translate to immediate. Sunderland is a prime example
Nice take 👏
I'm tired of seeing coaches lose there job every now and then while the players keep there positions. It's just like blaming the teacher for every student failure.
Time for players to take responsibility too!
Great post👍
If I can have my way, I would draw up a new contract and tell them they would take a massive cut anytime they lose a game or play terribly. I know the manager takes the brunt of it but as you have rightly said sir, the players should be ashamed of themselves and should be blamed too.
Player power needs to stop. Gone are the days we have the coaches dictating the play but now, it takes just a few disgruntled players to cook up something and the coach gets fired. This isn't fair and those players need to look at themselves in the mirror because they are fraud. The fans are paying through sweat and they won't even break a sweat for them.
I think you are completely right with your analysis. According to Ragnicks analysis it is the whole strucutre of ManU that is bringing them these poor results.
I would find an American football system more interesting but the problem with that is that they only play like 20 games a season, and all of them without breaks. Furthermore they have a spectacular system to balance the teams and provide fresh blood every year with their draft system.
European football was more like a "family business" where players are being trusted more and definetly need more time to develop themselves. Unfortunately in some cases, this brings situations like ManU's where players are the reason for the poor performances.
Great article, it was very interesting to read! :)
I completely agree with you, the coach is always the one who blames him for failure and is given full responsibility, and he is the first to pay the price and often the only one. Players have to be responsible, they get high salaries
They are obligated to provide the best and not compromise
The whole player power thing drives e nuts as well, with really competent managers blamed and thrown under the bus. I find it especially sickening whe they clearly stop playing for a manager with a view to getting him the sack.
Perfectly said.. I don't see why coaches are always victimized for the inability of the players to live up to their billings.