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It’s a harsh world.
Derby County Played 9
Won 3 Drawn 2 Lost 4 Points 11Manager Nigel Clough – sacked
Wigan Athletic Played 8
Won 3 Drawn 2 Lost 3 Points 11Manager Owen Coyle
It’s a harsh world.Derby County Played 9
Won 3 Drawn 2 Lost 4 Points 11Manager Nigel Clough – sacked
Wigan Athletic Played 8
Won 3 Drawn 2 Lost 3 Points 11Manager Owen Coyle
Nigel Clough – manager at Derby for 232 matches
Owen Coyle – manager at Wigan Athletic for 11 matchesI don’t understand your comparison
I would have Nigel clough at wigan some of his dad’s work must have rubbed ofI know a couple of Derby County fans who would disgree with you completely.
Nigel Clough has been managing in a different economy to his father. His job has been to cut costs. He has assembled a team of young players, but has not been allowed to finish the job.
Owen Coyle, on the other hand, has been given money to spend. Whether it has all been spent wisely, we have yet to see. The indications are that the defenders have been better value than the forwards.
I know a couple of Derby County fans who would disgree with you completely.Two football fans are usually enough for complete disagreement.
I know a couple of Derby County fans who would disgree with you completely.
Two football fans are usually enough for complete disagreement.[/quote]
It was a statement of fact, not a complete disagreement.A full survey prior to my post wasn’t practical.
Most football fans – me included – think that they know better than the manager of the team they support. As Sky TV and talksport demonstrate, you can fill hours of broadcasting with debate, and still reach no clear conclusion.
Nigel’s time at Derby was by no means a failure. I think that poor home form has cost Nigel his job. They have already won away from home three times this season; at Brighton (2-1), Yeovil (3-0) and Millwall (5-1). But most Derby fans will not have been there to witness these successes.
Many more managers would be at risk of the sack if they had to get better results, both financially and on the field, than Nigel Clough.
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