continentalmanager3 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 The Intimidator (e.g. Alex Ferguson) Revitalizes a sluggish team performance with an inspirational, but terrifying, head-to-head half-time tongue-lashing. The Disciplinarian (e.g. Fabio Capello) Runs his team with a rod of iron. There is no room in his team for the pampered star - the rules are the same for every player. The Motivator (e.g. Bill Shankly) Gives players the belief that they are on top of their game and that they are capable of beating any team in the world. The Philosopher (e.g. Arsene Wenger) Maintains an unflinching belief in how the game should be played. The emphasis is always on style over substance. The Tinkerer (e.g. Claudio Ranieri) Cannot stop himself from making numerous changes to his teams between and during matches. Some interpret this as indecisiveness, others as admirable flexibility. The Ranter (e.g. Nereo Rocco) Communicates an all-consuming passion for the game to every one of the players, who invariably live in fear of him. The Charismatic (e.g. Brian Clough) Demands exacting standards from his players; constantly keeping his players, club officials and the media on their toes. The Mind-games Expert (e.g. Jose Mourinho) Takes the pressure off his own team by making himself, and the opposing side, the centre of the media spotlight. The Wheeler-dealer (e.g. Harry Redknapp) Forges a team in his own image, and at limited cost, by making a series of shrewd acquisitions in the transfer market. The Innovator (e.g. Vittorio Pozzo) Seeks to surprise the opposition by utilizing specific, and unusual tactics that have been honed on the training ground. The Father Figure (e.g. Bobby Robson) Provides a comforting arm around the shoulder in the bad times and words of wisdom when things are going well. The Tactician (e.g. Rafa Benitez) More likely to scribble notes in his notepad when his side scores a goal than to celebrate with his players. The Iceman (e.g. Sven-Goran Eriksson) Remains unflappable under any circumstances, whether his team is 5-0 up in a crunch clash or about to crash out of a major tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev147 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Well written piece of work CM! I would not say I am any of the above, more bits of each manager to be as well rounded as possible. Or that's what I strive for anyway. But not Rafa or Sven. Too much fist pumping and shouting!!!! lol So who are you then CM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris23 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Im deffo the motivator more of a hand around the shoulder of ryan babel giving him confidence then when his back's turned doing the strangeling motion lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
continentalmanager3 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 I can't take credit for it nev. It's from a fantastic football book I have, and it touches on the different approaches and personalities of managers. I thought it would be interesting to see though. I'm probably a mix of Ferguson (all passion and fire) and Clough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 i am the philosopher, and like my idol wenger, it is my downfall too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koki Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Would be great if you could make a poll out of it I'm a wheeler-dealer. Even when playing with a big club I never spend big and rather sign 20 young prospects and 5 free agents per season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcornell68 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 A compulsive Tinkerer, unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarian Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I'd say I'm the Disciplinarian/Intimidator. Though that works horribly in FM so I try to supress the worst of the impulses and try to be a Motivator. I wish that players would adapt to a managers style, so I could rant away and still be successful rather then hold their hands all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hejh0pp Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I'm not a wheeler and dealer, I'm a fackin' footbaw managah. I'm The Father Figure. Anyway shouldn't you change Rafa to The Buffoon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
continentalmanager3 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Would be great if you could make a poll out of it I was going to do that, but then there are more than 10 choices (max choices for a poll) and couldn't decide which ones to miss out. I guess that makes me a tinkerer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgar555 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Very much a disciplinarian, but with the tactical nous that Capello seems sadly lacking for England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koki Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I was going to do that, but then there are more than 10 choices (max choices for a poll) and couldn't decide which ones to miss out. I guess that makes me a tinkerer? I don't know whether I should interpret this as indecisiveness, or as admirable flexibility Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deetor Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I would think I'm a philosopher/wheeler-dealer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva Elite Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I'm the one who sits there head in hands as his centre midfielder rattles his 60th shot over the bar from 40 yards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby123 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 i'm a Roy Hodgson scratching my chin win lose or draw..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArranoBeltza Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 [The Philosopher (e.g. Arsene Wenger) Maintains an unflinching belief in how the game should be played. The emphasis is always on style over substance. Considering that Wenger is so obsessed with statistics, I wouldn't agree that his approach values style over substance... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrofilipe.lourencosta Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Great post.. I think you forgot the player's coach. In football Maradona is probably the most recognizable. It's a term most applied in basketball (Mike D'Antoni) but it applies to football also. Inside a determined structure the coach allows high levels of decision and creativity to his players. Usually teams are great in offense but poor defense. Argentine in the world cup. Most players, in a way like this type of coaching despite not winning trophies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spart Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 What about the development expert coach? Committed to turning rough diamonds into stars filling their full potential and constantly looking for the next talent, bringing a conveyor belt of youth up through the academy. Personally, i'd say i'm the Philosopher type with a bit of everything else thrown in for good measure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xechs Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hmm seems you got one missing....the one that probably describes me best - The Failure - no matter how much effort I put in it seems I destined to fail. wouldn't know what manager i'd put...paul ince maybe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonkyDick Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I'm probably a little bit of each, depending on the situation. Although The Motivator andThe Wheeler-dealer would be my main characteristics. Actually I'm a Mike Bassett manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArranoBeltza Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 in my Athletic Bilbao save, I'm definitely the Father Figure, in other saves, usually more of the Wheeler-Dealer (I sign as many frees as I can). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aditya Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 they should have the 'Special One' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommerson Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Wheeler-dealer for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yidd0! Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Wheeler-dealer. Love to sign a free player, and see his valuation as soon as its done. Being in League 2 with FC United, I signed a couple of freebies in Jan. Both had valuations of 100k+ once they signed. I was happy. Job Done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Jose Mourinho is more than a mindgames expert. I'm a strange cross between Jose and Harry Redknapp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
x42bn6 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I'm a cross between Paul Ince and Tony Adams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdanio Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Brian Clough was most of the 'types' of manager you described, not 1. I am a Wiley Old Manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aderow Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 The Intimidator, The Disciplinarian, The Motivator, The Charismatic, The Father Figure. I am a combination of all of these. I like to keep things simple but when I things get more complicated I'm prepared to handle it. I don't coddle world class players because they are millionaires who are pampered enough. Bad performances usually lead to fiery reactions from me. No one player is above my team. The same rules apply to all of them....and they are strict ones. When I'm not dealing with world class players, aka my youngsters, I like them to feel like they are exactly that. If they've got no confidence their not going anywhere. I like to make demands from my players making sure they never complacent. I usually take a different approach with my youngster than I take with my first teamers. I'm a lot more patient with them. I like being a father figure to them. Youngsters have a tough enough time making that transition without me turning them into a nervous wreck. It usually pays off Now I want to mind-game expert to my list of attributes....I wish I knew how though.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 More like Barry Fry, lardy, gobby, love 5 foot players and have a taste for meat pies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiitastic Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 The Charismatic (e.g. Brian Clough) Demands exacting standards from his players; constantly keeping his players, club officials and the media on their toes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicz Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Depends on the league tbh... If I'm in the prem with a decent top ten side then Im an Alex Ferguson type manager. Championship then Brian Clough and any lower than that then I'm a Bobby Robson type father figure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hootenater Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I'm a Shankly type, but with a bit of Ranieri in there too. Confidence breeds and therefore i make sure it's there amongst the whole squad. However, if there is a player I don't rate, regardless of stats, I can be quite harsh and get rid of them quickly so that their unhappiness doesn't break up the confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGregory84 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Deffo... The Iceman (e.g. Sven-Goran Eriksson) Remains unflappable under any circumstances, whether his team is 5-0 up in a crunch clash or about to crash out of a major tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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