So... What did Sven do wrong?

[Mawsley]

This is a safe place. Let's just all raise our hands if we have been touched by Sven.

*raises hand*

 

[Filthy Rich]

Did not win enough games!

 

[ch4mbo]

Why not? And why does Mike Stowell not count either?

Because, with no evidence at all, I just have a feeling he was absolute tripe as a coach and probably contributed nothing hence why they didn't replace him (nothing to replace) as for Stowelly his main focus is / was the goalkeeping coach with extended duties on Match days etc..Not really a full time 1st team coach. Which just left Fazz and Sven.

 

[Han]

A lot has been said about Sven's contacts within the industry but I think it's a bit of a red herring. Most of his signings were previous players that he has known personally. No scouting network was needed for these signings, nor did he need any contacts 'in the know' around the country/europe/world.

Someone like Steve Walsh (NP's head scout?) could have done a much better job of finding the right sort of player without making signings for the sake of it.

Maybe another example of Sven not employing/insisting on a suitable team to work around him.

 

[Mike - True Blue Tinter]

The lack of coaches did concern me, especially as we never seemed to have a strikers coach, and not scoring goals has been a big weakness in the last couple of years.

 

[East Anglia Fox]

Why not? And why does Mike Stowell not count either?

Erm, there is also Chris Short.

 

[Jeff]

Erm, there is also Chris Short.

He's fitness coach, so presumably doesn't have any influence on tactics.

 

[Graz]

Wasting a spot in the squad on Theo Walcott.

 

[alex]

Only a waste as he didn't play him when Rooney got injured.

 

[drummindefender]

A lot has been said about Sven's contacts within the industry but I think it's a bit of a red herring. Most of his signings were previous players that he has known personally. No scouting network was needed for these signings, nor did he need any contacts 'in the know' around the country/europe/world.

Someone like Steve Walsh (NP's head scout?) could have done a much better job of finding the right sort of player without making signings for the sake of it.

Maybe another example of Sven not employing/insisting on a suitable team to work around him.

I think Svens contacts may have come in handy if we were promoted- numerous players turned us down because of our current league position more than anything.

 

[markyp224]

Couldn't win a game in his entire tenure at Leicester when his team went behind (so I am told!!)

 

[Jeff]

Couldn't win a game in his entire tenure at Leicester when his team went behind (so I am told!!)

We won at Rotherham and Bury this season after going behind.

 

[Profondo Rosso]

Watford at the end of last season we were behind twice and ended up coming back and winning.

 

[Jeff]

And Doncaster last season.

 

[markyp224]

....er this season. In the league!!

 

[Mawsley]

....er this season. In the league!!

On Sundays?

 

[alex]

51st State of America is it?

 

[Profondo Rosso]

On Sundays?

When it's raining.

 

[The Major]

I wonder if Sven had a clause in his contract giving him a percentage of any transfer fees? It'd explain why he signed so many players and let Fryatt and Hobbs go.

 

[alex]

Without a doubt.