I think RR's directness and unapologetic honesty does not bode well with the media's sensationalism. We'll see a lot of shit coming from the usual outlets, but unlike Ole, RR doesn't like to hide, so it will be fun to follow.
All in all, he has my undying support.
Agree with much of this. He is way too matter-of-fact.
In terms of undying support, no…. Look, we brought him in as an interim to get us in the CL spots and set us up for a top manager to walk in and execute the vision. If he doesn’t achieve top 4, he will have been a massive failure. The way we are playing right now is downright embarrassing. The 2nd half v Brentford was encouraging, but all of the innovations he was hired to implement are nowhere to be seen. The so-called 4-2-2-2 has looked awful. The high press looks so bad, so half-hearted, so easy for opponents to solve, it’s no wonder he shit canned it.
‘There are many in the Caf who are saying that it is the player’s fault. It may be, but that doesn’t mean the Ralf isn’t responsible for our poor performances. In fact, we can’t completely turn over the squad and the next permanent manager will need to work with the same players. So creating a system and environment where these players can perform to the expected level is the bare minimum for Ralf. As far as I can see, despite a fairly easy schedule since he arrived, Ralf has been unable to deliver.
‘If he gets us out of this mess, I’ll be the first to say I was wrong, and be delighted while doing it! But I just don’t see it and I’m quite worried we’ll finish out of the CL spots. That is absolutely unacceptable with this squad.