Cornish Steve

Maybe it's time for tee.

Honestly, I wouldn't want to suggest players. I'd feel like those old-school punters in 'Moneyball', sitting around a table discussing average-midling players as if they had some magic insight - while complaining about lack of funds. Instead, Billy Beane came up with a strategy and chose some of the most unlikely players to build a winning team. I don't have details of the strategy or the player profiles that RM must have come up with, but I trust his approach. I have no doubt that we'll question some of his transfer decisions, but what matters is results - especially results during the second half of the season.

What's the goal? To do well next year by pursuing and sticking to a strategy? Or is it simply to reduce the average age of the squad? What matters is strategy. There's no point bringing in only young players if they don't fit with the overall strategy I would anticipate purchases both younger and older, but they will be consistent with the RM approach.

What's the goal? To do well next year by pursuing and sticking to a strategy? Or is it simply to reduce the average age of the squad? What matters is strategy. There's no point bringing in only young players if they don't fit with the overall strategy I would anticipate purchases both younger and older, but they will be consistent with the RM approach.

"That is to say if the coaching qualifications run by the English FA to not allow for a Manchester United coach to use his preferred 3-5-2 formation during his A License prep course and then being instructed he had to use a 4-4-2 formation, then unfortunately at the highest levels of England’s coaching qualifications, overloads are (to a certain extent) overlooked all together."
 
Typical "regulation" stifling progress and creativity!

The best response is for them to go unbeaten all season and replace ManC Ladies as they are relegated.

Because of the following rule: "The Laws stipulate that an own goal cannot be scored directly (i.e. without any other player touching the ball) from a throw-in, free kick (direct or indirect), corner kick, or goal kick. Should the any of these situations occur, a corner kick is instead awarded to the attacking team."
 
Jonathan Walters displayed his talent for own goals by scoring in his own net direct from a free kick. Correctly, the referee declares it is not a goal and awards a corner to the opposing team.

Strictly, this is the most correct answer. Nowhere in the original question is there any requirement that the game must continue until all balls are potted. Indeed, many of the games we watch on TV end when a player throws in the towel. So, strictly speaking, the correct answer to the question is one point.

In that case, did you know that we're getting Garett Bale on a free?

Frankly, I find Darren Bent a waste of space. Neither do I see how he would fit in with a more fluid passing style. He's more suited to the long ball.

I like this statement: "It is not the new system that the players are being asked to do something completely different. It is the opposite, we are trying to get the best out of players."
 
Everyone assumes that Martinez will force Everton players into his Wigan system. Not at all! He will adapt his system to get the most out of Everton's players.

Martinez has an advanced degree in business, right? One of the attributes of a leader is to set a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) so everyone on your team strives towards that goal. JF Kennedy did it by stating that men would walk on the moon within ten years, something that many just laughed and scoffed at. But, once the goal was set, everyone knew it and worked towards it, and the goal was met. Playing Champions League football is now the BHAG for Everton. Everything that's done, from style of play to transfer strategy to team selections, will be in support of that goal. Without such a clear target, games are just games. With this target, there's always something to reach for, and it drives teams to improve and work together.

Martinez has an advanced degree in business, right? One of the attributes of a leader is to set a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) so everyone on your team strives towards that goal. JF Kennedy did it by stating that men would walk on the moon within ten years, something that many just laughed and scoffed at. But, once the goal was set, everyone knew it and worked towards it, and the goal was met. Playing Champions League football is now the BHAG for Everton. Everything that's done, from style of play to transfer strategy to team selections, will be in support of that goal. Without such a clear target, games are just games. With this target, there's always something to reach for, and it drives teams to improve and work together.

Martinez has an advanced degree in business, right? One of the attributes of a leader is to set a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) so everyone on your team strives towards that goal. JF Kennedy did it by stating that men would walk on the moon within ten years, something that many just laughed and scoffed at. But, once the goal was set, everyone knew it and worked towards it, and the goal was met. Playing Champions League football is now the BHAG for Everton. Everything that's done, from style of play to transfer strategy to team selections, will be in support of that goal. Without such a clear target, games are just games. With this target, there's always something to reach for, and it drives teams to improve and work together.

Am over the moon right now! It's exciting times.
 
The thing about Martinez is that he prepares well and is a superb strategist/tactician. Everyone has said that he'll switch to Wigan's passing and attacking style of play, but I don't see a sudden change at all. Swansea had to play differently to differentiate from the physical play in lower leagues. Wigan had to differentiate because they had neither the budget nor the depth to compete otherwise. With the resources now available, Martinez will likely sit back and carefully consider how he can build on the current approach, slowly but surely tightening things up, maintaining strengths, and addressing weaknesses. I'll bet he'll be putting in 80-hour weeks during the off-season as he researches and considers and experiments and gets to know his new team. It may take a few months before he has a real impact, but then things could really start to happen. Also, given his management style, I would hope that he'd get more out of current players by instilling in them his confidence and passion for the game.
 
So, I'm now supporting a new team! I've enjoyed watching Wigan, even when the team lost. Their demolition of Newcastle last spring was one of the most dominant one-sided displays I've ever witnessed. Their defeat of ManU cost the latter their title. But it's Martinez's detailed and hard-working approach that I find fascinating, so Everton it is for me. They are once again going to become a real powerhouse - Top Four and not just Top Six. Can't wait for the new season to begin!

Am over the moon right now! It's exciting times.
 
The thing about Martinez is that he prepares well and is a superb strategist/tactician. Everyone has said that he'll switch to Wigan's passing and attacking style of play, but I don't see a sudden change at all. Swansea had to play differently to differentiate from the physical play in lower leagues. Wigan had to differentiate because they had neither the budget nor the depth to compete otherwise. With the resources now available, Martinez will likely sit back and carefully consider how he can build on the current approach, slowly but surely tightening things up, maintaining strengths, and addressing weaknesses. I'll bet he'll be putting in 80-hour weeks during the off-season as he researches and considers and experiments and gets to know his new team. It may take a few months before he has a real impact, but then things could really start to happen. Also, given his management style, I would hope that he'd get more out of current players by instilling in them his confidence and passion for the game.
 
So, I'm now supporting a new team! I've enjoyed watching Wigan, even when the team lost. Their demolition of Newcastle last spring was one of the most dominant one-sided displays I've ever witnessed. Their defeat of ManU cost the latter their title. But it's Martinez's detailed and hard-working approach that I find fascinating, so Everton it is for me. They are once again going to become a real powerhouse - Top Four and not just Top Six. Can't wait for the new season to begin!

To quote a recent article,
 
 
 
 
Then Klopp moved on the Borussia Dortmund and the rest is history. I'm sincerely hoping the same will be said about Martinez in a few years' time.

To quote a recent article,
 
 
 
 
Then Klopp moved on the Borussia Dortmund and the rest is history. I'm sincerely hoping the same will be said about Martinez in a few years' time.

To quote a recent article,
 
 
 
 
Then Klopp moved on the Borussia Dortmund and the rest is history. I'm sincerely hoping the same will be said about Martinez in a few years' time.

I hope I'm not jumping the gun. Retaining a keen interest in the Premier League despite having lived for many years in the US, I've supported Wigan while Roberto Martinez has been at the helm. Honestly, I support the manager more than the team, because he's by far the smartest in the league. If he is indeed about to become the new manager of Everton, then you have a new supporter - if you'll let me in.
 
Incidentally, the moment that the Mourinho announcement was made, it was clear that Everton would wait another day before announcing their decision. It should be a big splash and not overshadowed by Chelsea's comings and goings.