silva10 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 29/06/2019 at 4:31 AM, jw1739 said: Likewise. Seems to me that Joyce was the complete antithesis of what we would expect a CFG coach to be, and indeed he was the complete antithesis of both JvS (who won us our only silverware to date) and what I anticipate Erick Mombaerts to be. I'm particularly interested in Mombaerts' statement that he wants to "create an identity for the club," given that the past two seasons under Joyce virtually destroyed any identity that we had. All our signings so far look very sound ones to me, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what Erick can create for us. I do believe that you are in for a much better season entertainment wise this season. Hopefully, with that the results will also come. One of the best seasons we had at City, was when we were in the 2nd division and Kevin Keegan took over. We scored over a 100 goals and the football was a joy to watch. I believe for all fans, attacking attractive football is number one on their list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 12 hours ago, silva10 said: I do believe that you are in for a much better season entertainment wise this season. Hopefully, with that the results will also come. One of the best seasons we had at City, was when we were in the 2nd division and Kevin Keegan took over. We scored over a 100 goals and the football was a joy to watch. I believe for all fans, attacking attractive football is number one on their list. I remember that season. It was a memorable one for Walsall fans too... The great Ray Graydon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 @jeffplz change the title to Le Pornographer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartman Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Dylan said: @jeffplz change the title to Le Pornographer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 He is not saying that he will fillup line-up with youth players. He's saying that they lack on tactical level and need to improve. That's maybe a sign of some good players coming to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, Imtellingyou said: He is not saying that he will fillup line-up with youth players. He's saying that they lack on tactical level and need to improve. That's maybe a sign of some good players coming to us. Sorry to say, no one is reading this post. #juicypalejugs 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 29/06/2019 at 9:51 AM, jw1739 said: I really don't care where it is TBH. KPIs have to be quantified - that is they have to be measurable so that all parties know what they are expected to reach and whether, ultimately, they get there. "Playing attractive football" is not quantifiable, because it is subjective. If it is set as a KPI then whoever set it doesn't understand what KPIs are. Ok it’s not a kpi. The club most likely has a expectation he plays attacking football and will judge him on his ability to produce attractive football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 We can debate if attractive football is a KPI or not - the fact is that it brings fans onboard and bums on the seat so indirectly it can be quantified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Don’t fuck wit my post title- leave “Sack Mombaerts” which is a forum tradition for the past 5 years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 52 minutes ago, jeffplz said: Don’t fuck wit my post title- leave “Sack Mombaerts” which is a forum tradition for the past 5 years Don't you think we could be a little more diplomatic this time around? He's easily the most experienced coach we've had, and you started the thread before he'd even arrived. IMO we can do better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 47 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Don't you think we could be a little more diplomatic this time around? He's easily the most experienced coach we've had, and you started the thread before he'd even arrived. IMO we can do better than that. Radical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 03/07/2019 at 10:58 AM, Mr MO said: We can debate if attractive football is a KPI or not - the fact is that it brings fans onboard and bums on the seat so indirectly it can be quantified. It depend what you define as attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, playmaker said: It depend what you define as attractive. Yes good one but if the random fans come back and memberships go up that tells me we play good football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 4 hours ago, jw1739 said: Don't you think we could be a little more diplomatic this time around? He's easily the most experienced coach we've had, and you started the thread before he'd even arrived. IMO we can do better than that. It’s a joke. If you want me to sit here and explain how the thread is a play on the militant nature of city fans and subtleties involved with making a sarcastic thread like this it ruins it. Make a Le Patron thread if you want a Le Patron thread, this is the Sack Mombaerts thread 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, jeffplz said: this is the Sack Mombaerts thread Agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 11 hours ago, jeffplz said: It’s a joke. If you want me to sit here and explain how the thread is a play on the militant nature of city fans and subtleties involved with making a sarcastic thread like this it ruins it. Make a Le Patron thread if you want a Le Patron thread, this is the Sack Mombaerts thread Not anymore pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 2 hours ago, malloy said: Not anymore pal. Not anymore pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Ah Tradition has been restored 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Public warning to @jeffplz You've pushed too far. Remove "language" from the latest title thread or you will be banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 R.I.P free speech 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 51 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: R.I.P free speech No-one is stopping anyone from saying sack Mombaerts, the thread title was updated to reflect the content being discussed and jeffplz couldn't handle not having his glory decided to go against moderators directions. It should be noted by users, that moderators do take a somewhat laissez faire approach to moderating content, however when you actively bait the moderators and go against their directives and decision will will ban you. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 9 hours ago, malloy said: No-one is stopping anyone from saying sack Mombaerts, the thread title was updated to reflect the content being discussed and jeffplz couldn't handle not having his glory decided to go against moderators directions. It should be noted by users, that moderators do take a somewhat laissez faire approach to moderating content, however when you actively bait the moderators and go against their directives and decision will will ban you. ye but he has a 0% win ratio and thats just not goof enough. Yep I said goof. Can we just hire a wheel barrow full of cheese and call it a day. (sorry it was happy hour again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 #Together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 I thought sack Eric was funny for a few days but part of telling a joke is to know when to end it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 At least the only argument on this forum so far this pre-season is about a thread title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 2 hours ago, haz said: At least the only argument on this forum so far this pre-season is about a thread title. Give it time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 4:58 PM, malloy said: No-one is stopping anyone from saying sack Mombaerts, the thread title was updated to reflect the content being discussed and jeffplz couldn't handle not having his glory decided to go against moderators directions. It should be noted by users, that moderators do take a somewhat laissez faire approach to moderating content, however when you actively bait the moderators and go against their directives and decision will will ban you. Yes my Führer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) - Edited September 18, 2019 by haz 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dconder13 Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Can we make a custom black over coat with the city badge on it so he can wear that at games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, HeartFc said: Can we make a custom black over coat with the city badge on it so he can wear that at games? He's the Man In Black, the Johnny Cash of coaches, Walking the Line for us. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afif Adam Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 hasn't even coached one game and the forum loves him, great signs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted July 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hahahahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 Season over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/video/erick-mombaerts-citys-first-pre-season-hit-out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 15 hours ago, playmaker said: https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/video/erick-mombaerts-citys-first-pre-season-hit-out What I took from that was that we are spending a lot more time than ever before on aspects of the game such as tactics and mental strength - which IMO we desperately needed to reduce and hopefully eliminate our habit of throwing away points in the last few minutes of matches. Also I interpreted his comments as an indication that we're not overly fussed about next week's FFA Cup match - we'd like to win it but the main focus is on the League. The more I see and hear about Mombaerts makes me wonder why we ever appointed Joyce two seasons ago - the two are diametric opposites in their approach to the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: ...The more I see and hear about Mombaerts makes me wonder why we ever appointed Joyce two seasons ago - the two are diametric opposites in their approach to the game. Joyce was just a pure knee-jerk response to the Hodgson review. As always with these things, the tendency is to over correct, which is what Joyce was. I see this appointment as the club has learnt from the opposites of JVS and Joyce. I'd be extremely disappointed if EM doesn't bring the coaching philosophy we all want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 "We created some chances, we need to be positive, which is new to the players." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Very interesting interview. I've said this before but it's worth saying again: implementing this style will take a while and we should be patient. He's essentially teaching them, from scratch, how to play attacking football. After two seasons of whatever it is Joyce was getting them to play, they are having to learn a comprehensive style based on specific positioning and movement with/without the ball. Three things stood out to me; inverted fullbacks, what he called a 'high press' and the importance of mental strength when playing our new style. This is less about defending a lead and more about the mental ability of the players in their application of the tactics. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Yes, I'm pleased that our tactical sophistication extends beyond "Right, get stuck in, lads". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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