26-08-2015, 16:38
(This post was last modified: 26-08-2015, 16:40 by Salopbaggie.)
Unfortunately this debate over whether TP is the right man to be leading the Baggies is getting far to polarised into black and white with no shades of grey at all.
With the notable exception of one or maybe two posters, I have not really seen anyone posting Pullis out (yet). I have seen a notable number of posters expressing concerns, many of which I share, as do I think do many others.
Regarding the comments about optimism, the dictionary definition is; noun: optimism 1. hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something. Well at the moment with our transfer dealings so far, our team selection and tactics and our performances, so far I see very little to be hopeful or have confidence about. I am certainly optimistic we can improve and do so under Pullis, if we don't, at least we may have two local derbies to look forward to next year.
In terms of feeling embarrassed, I feel far more embarrassed that we managed one shot on target in the first half against a division one team and having them sing "Premier League your having a laugh" (embarrassed because I agreed with them). I also feel embassed when our HC says in a interview "its been very entertaining for the supporters" might have been if those supporter were from Port Vale!!!
Yes we looked fair against the 10 men of Chelsea in the second half, would we have looked so good if they had 11 men on the pitch? I doubt it. I feel embarrassed when our own fans constantly boo one of our own players.
But do I feel embarrassed when one of my fellow posters posts something with which I disagree, not at all, they are entitled to their opinion just as I am entitled to mine and without differing opinions these boards would become very boring very quickly. Differing views and the opportunity to discuss is what makes these boards worthwhile.
I think the problem many have with the club is, we can all see areas were we need to strengthen and improve, but we do not appear to be looking at anyone to fill them. LB is a prime example, we can all argue all day as to whether Brunt makes a good LB, from my prospective he is ok, not as good as he is a left sided midfielder but adequate against most teams. Who plays LB if and when Brunt is injured? Who steps in?..... Lescott?
So in summary come on TP & JP give us something to be optimistic about, if we go down fighting so be it, but "it is better to have tried and failed then not to have tried at all" (who else got that from their grandparents?).
Use what is left of the window to bring in some players who can instil the optimism back into the fans and do a little more on the pitch than play shots in with us being the defending side.
With the notable exception of one or maybe two posters, I have not really seen anyone posting Pullis out (yet). I have seen a notable number of posters expressing concerns, many of which I share, as do I think do many others.
Regarding the comments about optimism, the dictionary definition is; noun: optimism 1. hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something. Well at the moment with our transfer dealings so far, our team selection and tactics and our performances, so far I see very little to be hopeful or have confidence about. I am certainly optimistic we can improve and do so under Pullis, if we don't, at least we may have two local derbies to look forward to next year.
In terms of feeling embarrassed, I feel far more embarrassed that we managed one shot on target in the first half against a division one team and having them sing "Premier League your having a laugh" (embarrassed because I agreed with them). I also feel embassed when our HC says in a interview "its been very entertaining for the supporters" might have been if those supporter were from Port Vale!!!
Yes we looked fair against the 10 men of Chelsea in the second half, would we have looked so good if they had 11 men on the pitch? I doubt it. I feel embarrassed when our own fans constantly boo one of our own players.
But do I feel embarrassed when one of my fellow posters posts something with which I disagree, not at all, they are entitled to their opinion just as I am entitled to mine and without differing opinions these boards would become very boring very quickly. Differing views and the opportunity to discuss is what makes these boards worthwhile.
I think the problem many have with the club is, we can all see areas were we need to strengthen and improve, but we do not appear to be looking at anyone to fill them. LB is a prime example, we can all argue all day as to whether Brunt makes a good LB, from my prospective he is ok, not as good as he is a left sided midfielder but adequate against most teams. Who plays LB if and when Brunt is injured? Who steps in?..... Lescott?
So in summary come on TP & JP give us something to be optimistic about, if we go down fighting so be it, but "it is better to have tried and failed then not to have tried at all" (who else got that from their grandparents?).
Use what is left of the window to bring in some players who can instil the optimism back into the fans and do a little more on the pitch than play shots in with us being the defending side.