Comments on: How Appointing Pearson Changes Hull's Fortunes

By: Rob McCluskey

Rob McCluskey — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:36:59 +0000

I think Fryatt might be one of those players that has got confidence from Pearson, it’s clear he has the abillity and he will definetley be spearheading the foxes attack next season, although I agree, Sousa may need to maintain that confidence to get the best out of him.

I had a read of your article – i enjoyed it and agree with your closing comments regarding the way finances can often dictate important decisions in football! I’m a big believer in regulating finances (not only in football – but I won’t get into that one!)

Leicester may well have a few bids in for their players, but I imagine that Sousa has took the job under the assurance that there won’t be cuts unless an offer too good to refuse comes in.

In the case of swansea manager, Gary Speed is the favourite and that doesn’t seem too unlikely, although at this stage it could be anyone!

By: Stanley

Stanley — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:45:59 +0000

Agree with the overall sentiment regarding Pearson. It took everyone by surprise, but can’t help but think that he is just the steady hand that Hull need on the tiller right now. (thetwounfortunates is carrying a post by yours truly exploring the reasons behind Pearson’s move, if you’re interested.)

Sadly for Leicester, I don’t think that Sousa is the man to take them on. His friendship with Mandaric is probably more to do with his appointment than his previous efforts at this level. The miserly nature of Swansea’s defence last year suggests he’s learnt from Lippi while playing at Juve, but their lack of punch upfront will worry Foxes fans. Also Matty Fryatt, despite undoubted ability, failed to deliver before Pearson came along. Will those key men be able to match their efforts from last season?

By: The Gaffer

The Gaffer — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:31:42 +0000

Yep, Sousa will be unveiled as the new Leicester boss in the morning. While a lot of people think he’ll be a big loss to Swansea, most Swansea City fans are glad to see the back of him. The Swans are known for playing attractive free-flowing football. Sousa is the antithesis of that.

The question now is who will take over from Sousa at the Liberty Stadium. Tough call.

Cheers,
The Gaffer

By: Rob McCluskey

Rob McCluskey — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:17:40 +0000

sousa signed now!

Swansea were a bit frustrating to watch and relied upon scoring first so they could defend it, but at leicester he’ll have fryatt, he never had a striker like fryatt at swansea!

By: The Gaffer

The Gaffer — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:24:36 +0000

Rob and Ross, Sousa’s move to Leicester is just talk right now. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are some discussions going on behind the scenes, but I’m not so sure Sousa would be able to do well at the Foxes. Reason being is that while he did well at Swansea last season, they played far too negatively and conservatively for my liking.

Cheers,
The Gaffer

By: Rob McCluskey

Rob McCluskey — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:10:07 +0000

Agree! I was looking at an article on EPL talk about hdogson and can’t get some of these Liverpool fans that are disappointed with Hodgson, I can’t see why they get more of a look in than the English ones when many of them don’t actually manage to achieve much.

I’m all for it if it is the right man for the job, but people can hardly complain about our national team if at the same time they are demanding a foreign manager and foriegn players in their team.

By: BrianStandland

BrianStandland — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:47:05 +0000

A Good piece, as a Tigers fan for over 50 years I have seen some brilliant and some awful football. I was apprehensive at the majority of the names being touted for the Hull Managers job and worried that they seemed desperate to engage a “marque ” manager. With Nigel Pearson I have a gut feeling that he just could be the right man at the right time.I feverentley hope so
I was greatley dissapointed that Phil Parkinson did not enjoy success at Hull a few years back,and I still think he has massive potential. Overall I am not a fan of foreign managers they atrracted overpaid foreign mecernary players Very pleased to see Roy Hodgson go to Liverpool and wish him every success.

By: Rob McCluskey

Rob McCluskey — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:46:08 +0000

thanks Ross!

I think Sousa will enjoy Leicester, he knows how to keep discipline in the side and at Swansea he always lacked a real top goalscorer, but at Leicester he will have Fryatt.

I would think appointing Sousa would be better than Grayson, I know he’s been linked recently but after he almost lost it towards the second half of last season with Leeds I’m a bit unsure about him.

By: Ross Porter

Ross Porter — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:39:19 +0000

Nice article! Thanks for the soft spot. We are obviously all gutted but I wish Nigel the best. Can see us doing well under Sousa, we have a very decent Championship squad to work with.

By: Rob McCluskey

Rob McCluskey — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:15:37 +0000

Hi Paul

I’m not surprised, he did a great job at Leicester and I’m surprised that he left, as it seemed he was enjoying himself there, but I’m sure he was given a good contract and strategy at Hull.

Who is the Leicester fans preference to become manager?