That's the theory, yes. But what happens when the players signed by "directors and specialists" fail? What happens when a club go on a bad run of results? Do the specialists fall on their swords? Rarely. The Head Coach/Manager is sacked. Yes, sometimes the head of recruitment might go (a change...
My point about expectations is they come from those touting RDZ as a top coach. If he was the genius some have described him as he'd rebuild the squad this summer and overcome the few constraints (injuries) on a top-six finish next season.
If RDZ's contract talks suggest he won't get the...
RDZ knows next season is crucial for his reputation. It would appear he's unlikely to be at a 'bigger' club, so what he does here next season matters as much to him as it does to us.
This season - yes, perhaps we haven't moved forward as much as hoped, but we're competitive in the league (can...