Mclean07 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Listened to the podcast last night, and like Dicker, sounded as if he was walking on eggshells when discussing AA. Whether they’re right or wrong, there isn’t a hint of enthusiasm when they’re asked about the new setup, it’s all hesitation and qualification. The contrast with players reaction when Clarke arrived couldn’t be more stark. I had to laugh about players who work a few mornings a week asking for time off though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) The most enthusiastic quotes have been from Dom Thomas and guess what? He’s been offered a 12-month contract extension, according to the Express! Edited September 18, 2019 by skygod 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkG Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 It’s really peculiar. They are busting a gut on the pitch but seen very reluctant to publicly back AA. At the end of the day, he’s their boss: if they work well for him but don’t like him, well, that’s just working life for a lot of people! From SOD’s comments, it seems he’s approachable but just doesn’t have the language to ‘have a chat’. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Exactly. He said that, as far as coaching is concerned, AA can get his message across. Try asking him which horse he thinks will win the 2.30 race at Chepstow and he might struggle. I know which way round I prefer it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammy_boy Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I think id have blanked O'donnell if he asked for time off his few hrs at work a day to sit at home with his pregnant wife. Unless she was otherwise ill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkG Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, skygod said: Exactly. He said that, as far as coaching is concerned, AA can get his message across. Try asking him which horse he thinks will win the 2.30 race at Chepstow and he might struggle. I know which way round I prefer it. I agree. A ‘good lad’ seems to be what is preferred in Scotland by players though... It was my main concern: the day to day of management at a small club - or any club - is VERY different to being on a coaching field with elite players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 What was he wanting time off for? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudger Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Think its fair to say most young Scottish lads would prefer to have a Scottish/British manager in any walk of life than an Italian who does not yet have a strong grip of the English language. Footballers probably more so. What they prefer is irrelevant if they are performing on the park and getting results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch14 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: What was he wanting time off for? Related to his wife being pregnant - I think the point he was making was that Alessio might struggle to understand, I dunno, "growth scan" or something, but can get the football message across. I agree with others that there isn't as much enthusiasm, but I thought he sounded really interested in the new approach and seemed to totally disagree with Broadfoot. He was very honest in saying they see still adapting and that would be the case regardless of who came in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) I didn't think SOD came over negatively in regards to AA. I thought he was just careful about not calling Broadfoot an old dinosaur, he even accidentally referred to him as an ex-player. His point to me came across that you need to buy into change or you won't enjoy it and Kirk was just too set in his ways to embrace change. Edited September 18, 2019 by Fletch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouser2 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, Fletch said: I didn't think SOD came over negatively in regards to AA. I thought he was just careful about not calling Broadfoot an old dinosaur, he even accidentally referred to him as an ex-player. His point to me came across that you need to buy into change or you won't enjoy it and Kirk was just too set in his ways to embrace change. Was my take too, he did say the onus was for players to want to adjust to new methods but it's taken time..also said again AA wants to play a front 2 Felt SOD just used the "time off" comment as way of describing difference between AA and other previous Managers.. as a coach AA was now getting his message across ok, but was occasional issues off the field stuff, possibly both due to language and at other clubs AA had HR / General Managers who dealt with those issues. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkG Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, Scouser2 said: Was my take too, he did say the onus was for players to want to adjust to new methods but it's taken time..also said again AA wants to play a front 2 Felt SOD just used the "time off" comment as way of describing difference between AA and other previous Managers.. as a coach AA was now getting his message across ok, but was occasional issues off the field stuff, possibly both due to language and at other clubs AA had HR / General Managers who dealt with those issues. Very good point. The absence of a Football Executive was/is significant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestersKtid Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 He wasn't negative at all I thought. It's all about change and how you deal with it. Said language barrier is difficult on a one to one basis but coaching is fine. Mccall was backing allesio up aswell on the broadfoot situation. Saying that Italian style coaching hasn't done them any harm. Interesting that he said Alessio wants to play 4-4-2 but we didn't have the personnel. Might see 2 up top soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesince69 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Squirrelhumper said: What was he wanting time off for? I thought he said his wife was expecting and it was to attend appointments. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesince69 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I don't see why the language issue can't be two ways, couldn't the players spend some time learning a bit of Italian, they get enough spare time. The club could even arrange this- twenty to thirty minutes a day? Marginal gains and all that. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAG Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 SOD spoke very well and was walking a bit of a tightrope with the Broadfoot questions and being a part of both AA and SC's current squads. McCall was I thought, very fair to AA and Killie for an Ayr manager. One of the better Sportsound episodes, McCall and SOD both spoke frankly and honestly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, Killiesince69 said: I thought he said his wife was expecting and it was to attend appointments. Fair enough - think that's standard across most forms of employment to get that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killieboykfc Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 36 minutes ago, Killiesince69 said: I don't see why the language issue can't be two ways, couldn't the players spend some time learning a bit of Italian, they get enough spare time. The club could even arrange this- twenty to thirty minutes a day? Marginal gains and all that. I don't think they should have to do that to be honest. They aren't playing in Italy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydippy Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 53 minutes ago, PrestersKtid said: He wasn't negative at all I thought. It's all about change and how you deal with it. Said language barrier is difficult on a one to one basis but coaching is fine. Mccall was backing allesio up aswell on the broadfoot situation. Saying that Italian style coaching hasn't done them any harm. Interesting that he said Alessio wants to play 4-4-2 but we didn't have the personnel. Might see 2 up top soon He wants to play 4-4-2 but we "don't have the personnel", yet he was quoted as saying he is now happy and the squad is complete, I believe? Doesnt make much sense if he hasn't signed the required personnel to play his preferred system. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve101 Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I think he was saying he didn't have the personal but has now brought Sow in, will see (and hope) they can develop a partnership, and that Sow has looked good in training. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydippy Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Oh right I get you, as in past tense before the transfers were brought in we didn't have the personnel. Cheers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cill Mheàrnaig Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I think SOD did well over the full show, it was a tough position to be in. Can't go OTT in praise for AA because he still has to work with his ex- manager a number of times a year and if he spoke a lot about how amazing AA's coaching is then some would ask whether that meant Clarke wasn't quite as good e.g.. McCall came across well (As he did with Dicker) and personally I like his wee digs at Killie - you'd expect nothing less from the manager of our rivals who's biggest achievements in history are winning against us.. Plus, I've nothing but respect for the way he's overcame his issues in life and get back to coaching at a decent level. SOD's view on Broadfoot seems to be the general consensus on him - a great pro, brilliant to play next to but an absolute throbber away from the park. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedricdragon Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Cill Mheàrnaig said: I think SOD did well over the full show, it was a tough position to be in. Can't go OTT in praise for AA because he still has to work with his ex- manager a number of times a year and if he spoke a lot about how amazing AA's coaching is then some would ask whether that meant Clarke wasn't quite as good e.g.. McCall came across well (As he did with Dicker) and personally I like his wee digs at Killie - you'd expect nothing less from the manager of our rivals who's biggest achievements in history are winning against us.. Plus, I've nothing but respect for the way he's overcame his issues in life and get back to coaching at a decent level. SOD's view on Broadfoot seems to be the general consensus on him - a great pro, brilliant to play next to but an absolute throbber away from the park. Yes agree, also McCall mentioned Power as well could hardly move when he played one of his first games at scummerset, but has developed into a cracking player now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cill Mheàrnaig Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, cedricdragon said: Yes agree, also McCall mentioned Power as well could hardly move when he played one of his first games at scummerset, but has developed into a cracking player now. Aye, he said that for him there aren't any better in the league at what they do than Power and Dicker. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 Has anyone got a link to the episode. I can't find it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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