THE CONCRETE ROUNDABOUT (TCR)

I think this argument - that statistics have shown sacking managers does little to improve performance - is the most compelling in favour of keeping Neilson.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/foot ... 44586.html

It's based on Soccernomics theory, which may not be flawless, but provides an interesting counter-point.

Absolute rubbish that article.

What's the point in having a manager or putting any effort into tactics or coaching if it's mostly down to luck?

Changes of tactics, management style, chemistry, attitude, manager/squad relationship and dynamics and the manager's decisions regarding transfers all have a huge bearing on how teams perform and the results.

Just one example, a manager could have excellent contacts and sign a fantastic player with good ability that wouldn't ordinarily sign for a club, whereas another manager wouldn't be able to do that. Another example, a manager who has had different input/training/experiences may know how to turn a game around and beat opposition through tactics, whereas a different manager with less experience and ability might not have another option to turn to.

The justification is that financially we can't afford to sack him and his legion of staff that he brought with him.

He will probably go in a cost cutting exercise upon relegation to League 2. (Financed by the sale of a number of players)

So he's got to turn things round.

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Decided to come back.

He has been very unlucky with injuries. Sow and Chuks should be on fire but have barely played together. I’m still optimistic.

Love the irony mate!!!

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Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment

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P46_ _W _D _L PTS
07/08 29 10 _7 97 PI 1st
14/15 27 10 _9 91 KR 2nd
21/22 26 11 _9 89 LM 3rd
05/06 12 14 20 50 DW 22nd R
22/23 11 12 23 45 lm/MJ 21st R
17/18 11 12 23 45 rn/DM 23rd R
15/16 _9 12 25 39 KR 23rd R
LS: A rocky start, that's all it is.

Yep, Winkelman out.

Seriously, what is Winkelman waiting for?!

Another defeat, another game without a win, down another place in the table and our lowest ever position in League 1 after 24 games since being in Stadium MK. If Robinson deserved the sack for where we were with him, then Neilson should be out the door.

Not only a bad result against a poor side, but some seriously dodgy tactics from Neilson: Pawlett at right back?! Bringing on a defensive mid (Cisse) and Upson when we're a goal down, not bringing on a striker and having an unused sub at the end of the game whilst still chasing the game. Bizarre and amateur.

Luke Ashmead had it spot on on 3CR - anyone thinking we're not in a relegation battle is deluded.

I can only imagine the only thing stopping PW is the cost... but after today it's 'when' not 'if'

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Cuboid of bum fluff

How can we be in a relegation battle when we don’t battle? Today has been the straw that broke the camel’s back for me. I’ve had enough.