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WM interview, when asked about how Wallace and Swift played Tony said something along the lines of "getting players to fall back in love with the game".
Suggesting all wasn't well under CC? I loved his attention to detail but maybe his scientific/data driven approach wasn't everyone's cup of tea?
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There were a few threads a while ago comparing CC to the likes of Rafa in how meticulously he approaches games and the impact that can have on players that need a manager to trust them enough to allow them to express themselves.
Players like Swift and Wallace, who have had very solid and effective careers at this level potentially need more freedom than a Corberan side allows so it’ll be interesting to see how these guys progress. Regardless of how they perform between now and June, I’d still be looking to move Wallace on and let Swift leave this summer
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It’s no different to any job - if it becomes mundane and you stop enjoying it or are micro managed, some people respond by being below par
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I think it is more simple in that Wallace one Swift we’re not in the starting Eleven and for the first 5ish they were not automatic starters. As any pro they weren’t happy as expected.
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We were very fortunate to not only part ways when we did but get £3m into the bargain. Some saw observing that as a slight on Carlos. It wasn’t. It was just the reality that the timing was better for us than people were able to take on board and the funds in the pot a massive bonus
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TM also said that they shouldn't throw away two years of being well coached. I think there's a closer correlation between TM and CC than people will popularly give credit for, regarding style. TM has a technically decent group of players who are comfortable on the ball and are well coached in terms of shape. He acknowledges that, but also recognises you need to let players manage themselves at times , both on and away from the pitch.