Captain... Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 Most opinions so far is that Big Sam wouldn't be a step forwards, I have also seen it repeatedly said that Big Sam would definitely keep us up next season. In the post season predictions thread most people said they would be happy as long we didn't get relegated (obviously hoping to finish top half, but wouldn't be upset with 17th) and that was before that happened. So in a hypothetical world where appointing Big Sam meant guaranteeing we didn't get relegated next season, would you take him?
indierich06 Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 What's the point of this seeing as it's unlikely that he's even going to come?
Corky Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 I would, I see him as a realistic upgrade on Pearson. Possibly the only one right now.
Jacnah Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 I voted yes in answer to the question 'would' I take him....that's not the same as "I want" to have him as manager
The Horse's Mouth Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 well, yes obviously. Usually hypotheticals need negatives
matty98 Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 Personally not, if survival was guaranteed then the season would be too dull and boring unless we also had a decent cup run
Stadt Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 I don't think he's a step up or down, I'd take him here but I wouldn't have sacked Pearson for him. Personally not, if survival was guaranteed then the season would be too dull and boring unless we also had a decent cup run I didn't realise we had to play the west ham way too
purpleronnie Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 What's the point of this seeing as it's unlikely that he's even going to come? Becuase it's hypothetical.
NewburyFox Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 I don't think he's as much of a dinosaur as people make out - West Ham played some great attacking football in the first half of last season. They just went downhill when they got injuries and it became clear he wasn't staying. So yes, I'd definitely take him here. Especially considering the alternatives.
Captain... Posted 2 July 2015 Author Posted 2 July 2015 well, yes obviously. Usually hypotheticals need negatives A lot of people are against him coming, his style of football, his transfer policy, his personality, even if he keeps us up next season he will probably undo the progress we made on the pitch to be an attacking footballing side. The long term damage to the team could be worse than the short term gain of surviving next season. Maybe it should have been finishing 17th when we all know we can finish higher than that. Or maybe I just misjudged the negative reaction towards him, seemed a lot of people don't want him here.
Kitchandro Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 No, we stayed up last season. I want to see my club have a bit of ambition, we're big enough to trouble the top half and aim to win the cup. More importantly, there is a duty to entertain people with football, that is the whole reason it's so popular. Finishing 17th watching hoofball is nothing to hope for.
matty98 Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 I didn't realise we had to play the west ham way too That's the style of play he's best with, if he was to try a different style then it would be a risk surely?
Harry - LCFC Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 I consider us to be in a bit of a pickle atm with not many appealing candidates on the table so yeah, survival will do me this coming season. I'd have expected us to progress though if we'd stuck to our original path.
Stadt Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 Didn't he have West Ham 4th prior to Xmas playing more attractive football?
Mark Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 Didn't he have West Ham 4th prior to Xmas playing more attractive football? Taylor had us 4th going into March at one stage.
Stadt Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 Taylor had us 4th going into March at one stage. cricket, didn't know that, however Allardyce is a safe choice, not very appealing but he is when you look at the other candidates.
AKCJ Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 Until we're an established Premier League side (Stoke, West Ham etc) then we can't afford to decide how we play as long as we win games. I'd take hoofball if it meant success. Besides, we didn't exacly play pretty football under Martin O'God.
lgfualol Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 I'd take anyone if we would stay up for definite. The names of people linked with the job suggest we will struggle.
Corky Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 Allardyce seems like a safe pair of hands for a while. I don't think we'll make significant progress under him but we'd probably be fairly stable. The other candidates seem extremely risky.
The Horse's Mouth Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 Didn't he have West Ham 4th prior to Xmas playing more attractive football? Bolton were playing some decent stuff near the end as well, some of the names he attracted too. He's not anything to get excited over, but he'd be solid nevertheless
davieG Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 Until we're an established Premier League side (Stoke, West Ham etc) then we can't afford to decide how we play as long as we win games. I'd take hoofball if it meant success. Besides, we didn't exacly play pretty football under Martin O'God. I'm glad you're not the manager.
AKCJ Posted 2 July 2015 Posted 2 July 2015 I'm glad you're not the manager. As am I, what's your point??
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