Great questions Steve but not sure I can answer them in anything short enough for people to read (but I'll try).
First and foremost, I would need Thick Mick to demonstrate on a regular and consistent basis that he actually has some tactical ability to influence and/or change a game. His stubbornness in selecting players who are out of form/out of position simply because he likes them doesn't cut it with me, especially when there are more talented options sitting on the bench. This season has been a bit of an anomaly but looking back over the past few seasons I would be happy if we were competing with the likes of Villa, Everton and Fulham. Meaning that we are capable of winning most of our home games and then springing the occasional surprise away from home. If we were competing at this level we would be in a position to attract decent overseas players as well as some of the top younger talent on loan as they would be confident of staying in the division and play with a higher quality of players. Regarding style of play, I'd like McCarthy to actually use the midfield on a regular basis rather than have them stand in the middle of the park watching the ball sail over their heads. We normally have a decent pitch at Molineux so we should learn to use all of I and pass the ball on the ground and utilise 2 traditional wingers to attack. Then I would be happy. From: nswolves@googlegroups.com [mailto:nswolves@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steven Millward Sent: Friday, 11 February 2011 10:51 AM To: nswolves@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [BTMO] McCarthy Let me ask all the nay-sayers. What would it take for you to change your mind about Mick? What position in the league would we need to finish in? What sorts of players should he be buying? What should change about the style of football? For example: "If we played like we did against Manure every week, were tenth in the table and signed X rather than Y, I'd be willing to support him as the manager." On 11 February 2011 10:44, Marcus Chantry <marcus.chan...@macquarie.com> wrote: Careful Mark. It seems that QLD air has magical properties and you're in danger of turning into a Happy Clapper. The results so far this year, in my mind, seem to suggest that it is the players themselves who are lifting for the big games almost as if they want to prove that they are Premier League quality. But when it comes to the lesser games they don't have that same desire or commitment. So to me that suggests that Mick has no influence what so ever over the players. If he was able to make the team better than the sum of the parts then we should be performing more consistently and getting results against our direct competitors, not only the big clubs that inspire the players. From: nswolves@googlegroups.com [mailto:nswolves@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of mark worrall Sent: Friday, 11 February 2011 10:38 AM To: nswolves@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [BTMO] McCarthy "he is tactically canny and adept at making a team more than the sum of its parts" in my opinion, this sums up why we aren't already relegated, because i don't think our squad is really much better than a good Championship one. Certainly not good enough to beat Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool or Man Utd. I also remember he got Ireland a lot further through the World Cup than they should have. He deserves a lot of credit for getting 110% out of players. On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM, Marcus Chantry <marcus.chan...@macquarie.com> wrote: Maybe that's our problem, it's not that Mick is thick and rubbish at his job, it's just that he's misunderstood. From: nswolves@googlegroups.com [mailto:nswolves@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of mark worrall Sent: Friday, 11 February 2011 10:28 AM To: nswolves@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [BTMO] McCarthy "since they were promoted in 2009, Wanderers have been a revelation, using combative midfielders, pacy wingers and shrewd buys to forge a team whose work ethic, spirit and skill have made them a credit to a much-maligned and misunderstood manager". woohoo. On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM, Marcus Chantry <marcus.chan...@macquarie.com> wrote: For those of you who don't get the Fiver, here is a piece about McCarthy. http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2011/feb/09/mick-mccarthy-barnsley- wolverhampton-wanderers The information contained in this email is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not disclose or use the information in this email in any way and should destroy any copies. Macquarie does not guarantee the integrity of any emails or attached files. The views or opinions expressed are the author's own and may not reflect the views or opinions of Macquarie. -- Boo! Thick Mick Out! -- Boo! Thick Mick Out! -- Boo! Thick Mick Out! -- Boo! Thick Mick Out! -- Boo! Thick Mick Out! -- Boo! Thick Mick Out! -- Boo! Thick Mick Out!
