30-07-2017, 22:48
(30-07-2017, 22:09)BaggieSteve Wrote: Sir Megson, I guess from your email you're referring to me as "one if those typical fans" as I posted a less than enthusiastic welcome to the news of his appointment. I also assume from your name that you're a fan of his. Sorry but I don't buy into the "SGM" cult of idolatry. As I said in my email, I think the club owes him a lot from his initial time here but I still hold the view that, by and large, his approach to football is "effective and functional", the same as Tony Pulis. I think we should have moved on from that. Yes, you're right, he's the coach, not the manager, but the disappointment Pulis expressed at the loss of Dave Kemp and the speed at which he appointed Megson, indicates the importance the role of coach is for Pulis. Megson will clearly influence Pulis' thinking, otherwise he would not have appointed him, he clearly sees him as someone who dill be supportive of his own approach and thinking. As a passionate fan, I desperately hope it works out but please don't get uptight with those of us who don't want to turn the clock back 15 years.
Misquoting what I wrote isn't a great start. I said it's typical of some of our fanbase, not just aimed at those on here although that's how it may be interpreted. You aren't the only person to have voiced an opinion that can be safely classified as a negative response to the appointment.
As a young fan who didn't get to enjoy the Albion in their prime in the 70's etc, Gary Megson represents the most enjoyable time in my time supporting the club. He literally took us back to the top flight when it looked like the club was going the other way.
Having fans older than me throwing shade at the appointment is annoying and I'll happily voice my opinion on that. Voicing an opinion is not being uptight, quite the opposite infact as I could simply just grumble to myself and not share my opinion otherwise.
If we'd have announced this after we'd made about 3,4 or 5 player signings, I guarantee Megson returning would not have been put into a negative light.
It's not a question of falling out with each other, I will use this forum as a platform to put my opinion across just the same as everyone else can. That's how these places thrive if everyone actually has the guts to put their views out there for all to see.