I agree about the blind spot that Blackwell had for Butler, I do think it was possibly because he saw Butler as a part of his management team, to take that authority on to the pitch and also to act as a responsible conduit between himself and the players.
Lots of managers do this, Wilko had Strachan doing exactly the same job. Also the in-fighting and bickering may have only surfaced this season when the results weren't coming. In any case, Blackwell was wrong to stick with Butler this season in my opinion, I said from the outset he should have gone with Foxe and Killa at the back. However, there isn't one manager whose team selection or formation etc I agree with 100%, but I am quite happy to concede that a professional football manager and coach knows more than I do on these things! I think Wise will be good for us, at least the team will look like they are bovvered. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Walker Sent: 26 October 2006 19:39 To: [email protected] Subject: [LU] Denis Wise Didn't see or hear the press conference but I liked what was reported. Although some on here think I'm a pessimist when it comes to LUFC but nothing could be further from the truth. I was excited about Blackwell's appointment (he said all the right things and I bought it) and I was also excited by DOL, Peter Reid and even El Tel (surely he couldn't be worse than O'Leary could he ???? :)). Apart form this season when I knew we were on a downer with Blackie I am always excited about the start to the season and our chances. I hate Chelsea and I hate(d) Denis Wise but I have to say as an appointment this one is interesting. I like the thought of the nastiness (or rather 'togetherness') returning to Leeds. Had Curbishly come along you would have expected results but he just wouldn't do it for me - let's face it he looks and talks like a stiff. Just like the club he managed he is a nomark. Who knows what will happen but for me he's immediately sorted the main problem - the captain and lack of captaincy. There are plenty more problems to solve though but for me that;s the best thing he could have done and therefore it's a good start. Butler was Blackwell's main problem. Blackie made him captain and then give him an extended contract when everyone knew he was finished. The dressing room unrest is largely due to Butler and you can see on the pitch that the players have no respect for him. Blackie just couldn't see it though. Yes Mark I accept your argument about being too close to the situation to see it but that does not excuse Blackie for continuing with him. Roll on Saturday. Will be interesting to compare the performance with Tuesday night's which was absolute garbage. ___________________________________________________________ Try the all-new Yahoo! Mail. "The New Version is radically easier to use" - The Wall Street Journal http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist oh alright then :-) _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist oh alright then :-)
