Just realised why I dislike LVG | Is the manager obliged to show passion on the bench?

[Livvie]

And it has nothing to do with his philosophy, or anything to do with what's happening on the pitch.

His reaction - or non-reaction - to our goal. Not a glimmer of anything resembling passion - or a glimmer of anything.

So, do outward signs of passion matter?? Should I be judging him on that? Probably not, but am not impressed.

 

[Shane88]

If Van Gaal went mental for that goal people would've mocked him for celebrating against some Danish nobodies while the tie wasn't won.

Just like Moyes was mocked for celebrating taking the lead against Fulham.

Man can't win. ("That's the problem, hurr hurr.")

 

[Giant Midget]

Reminds me a bit too much of Rafa Benitez, that.

Don't really see what managers think they're doing by acting stone-faced.

 

[Samid]

Why would he care? It's not his team. He is here only for one last hefty paycheck.

 

[Shane88]

There, he enjoyed that goal. That enough for you?

 

[Livvie]

I don't expect him to get hysterical, or go mental, Shane - a smile would have been enough.

Like he just did for the second....he's obviously got Red Cafe on his iPhone

I just couldn't understand how he could remain totally impassive when we got the equaliser. I wondered if he might be dead.

 

[MrPooni]

And it has nothing to do with his philosophy, or anything to do with what's happening on the pitch.

His reaction - or non-reaction - to our goal. Not a glimmer of anything resembling passion - or a glimmer of anything.

So, do outward signs of passion matter?? Should I be judging him on that? Probably not, but am not impressed.

 

[Livvie]

There has to be a happy medium...

(Derek Acorah perhaps)

 

[Pexbo]

This is just silly now.

 

[soapythecat]

And you thought this was worthy of a thread? Get a grip.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

*polite clap*

 

[Shane88]

Unenthusiastic applause. What a dick.

 

[Fergus' son]

Red Cafe is truly awful at times.

 

[.Rossi]

Everytime

 

[Scarecrow]

What an unnecessary thread.

 

[Jev]

I love it when Giggs gets up on his feet and LVG stretches his neck to peak around him, annoyed. Get off your lazy ass, man.

 

[Livvie]

And you thought this was worthy of a thread? Get a grip.

I'm asking the question whether passion from a manager is important or not...I used LVG as the example, but it wasn't just the point of the thread

What an unnecessary thread.

It's a general question about how important it is for a manager to show passion - LVG has been notoriously impassive. Some managers go over the top. It's not a thread just to slag off LVG - maybe it's just his way, but I couldn't understand why he couldn't raise a smile when we equalised.

Can we expect passion from players if a manager shows none? Maybe we can. That's the question.

 

[RustyS]

Bring Sherwood in then.

 

[Sepukku]

I thought his reaction was normal. We were playing a team of cooks and barbers and we just equalized. Nothing to celebrate there, but he did enjoyed the last goals.

 

[Catt]

Still don't dislike him but want him gone regardless.

 

[Successful]

In a game like this he should not show any emotions at all unless it's a young player scoring a goal or someone he likes. If Herrera scores he would normally sit quiet while cheer when a guy like Smalling scores. Easy.

 

[Green_Red]

And it has nothing to do with his philosophy, or anything to do with what's happening on the pitch.

His reaction - or non-reaction - to our goal. Not a glimmer of anything resembling passion - or a glimmer of anything.

So, do outward signs of passion matter?? Should I be judging him on that? Probably not, but am not impressed.

Yea, because either he wants to win some fecking thing or he doesnt. Remember Fergies delight at that first league win? But in fairness, every goal is probably just relief for LvG now. He couldny stand up today, we'd all bave seen his hard on..

 

[NinjaZombie]

I never tire of this.

Who the hell was he raising his fists too?

 

[Jippy]

It's a general question about how important it is for a manager to show passion - LVG has been notoriously impassive. Some managers go over the top. It's not a thread just to slag off LVG - maybe it's just his way, but I couldn't understand why he couldn't raise a smile when we equalised.

Can we expect passion from players if a manager shows none? Maybe we can. That's the question.

Tbh, I kind of admired those old Dynamo Kiev (etc) coaches who looked like corpses on the bench and never flinched, no matter what happened. I can't get my head round people damning him for not celebrating like a loon. SAF wasn't always that reactive on the bench tbf.

 

[Snow]

He clapped when Memphis scored. Probably could afford to celebrate as the game was done then.

 

[77]

Dear me

 

[sammsky1]

And it has nothing to do with his philosophy, or anything to do with what's happening on the pitch.

His reaction - or non-reaction - to our goal. Not a glimmer of anything resembling passion - or a glimmer of anything.

So, do outward signs of passion matter?? Should I be judging him on that? Probably not, but am not impressed.

Let's invent another reason to beat him with!

 

[FreakyJim]

I wonder what he writes after we score?

"goal - Memphis. Didn't strike it clean enough. 10 laps"

 

[Mrs Smoker]

I never tire of this.

Who the hell was he raising his fists too?

Fans that did the similar?

 

[Livvie]

We've been slagging off players all season for not showing passion. I prefer to see it from everyone connected to the club, not just the players - coaching staff and supporters included.

 

[Drifter]

5-1!!

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Come on, Livvie. The man is 69 and believed (now) in being calm on the sidelines. At least we can allow him that.

I for one have never felt LVG has lacked passion. You can tell that he's a very passionate man every time be speaks to the media.

 

[kouroux]

There are many more reasons to dislike LVG. How he reacts on the bench when there is a goal is not one of them for me.

 

[NinjaZombie]

Fans that did the similar?

You mean there were other bug eyed old men out of their depths in the stands?

 

[Ramshock]

feck sake the man cant catch a break.on here

 

[dichinero]

Wow, this is so cringe!

 

[Wumminator]

I never tire of this.

Who the hell was he raising his fists too?

A late winner? Why would you not?

 

[Rory 7]

And it has nothing to do with his philosophy, or anything to do with what's happening on the pitch.

His reaction - or non-reaction - to our goal. Not a glimmer of anything resembling passion - or a glimmer of anything.

So, do outward signs of passion matter?? Should I be judging him on that? Probably not, but am not impressed.

He reminds me of a man with a heart condition who has been told by his doctor not to get too carried away, which is fair enough if that's the case. It's almost like he is 'minding' himself.

 

[Mrs Smoker]

I pumped my fists as well when we took the lead.

 

[Livvie]

Come on, Livvie. The man is 69 and believed (now) in being calm on the sidelines. At least we can allow him that.

I for one have never felt LVG has lacked passion. You can tell that he's a very passionate man every time be speaks to the media.

69???

OK, fair enough - I probably started the thread wrong, but forget LVG. The question stands - does a manager's attitude rub off on players? Can a passionate manager inspire players more than an impassive one.