Robert Page: Wales manager receives FAW chief's backing

[BlueNugs]

Interview didn't inspire any confidence.

Frustratingly, the media are following the line that he is the first manager since 1958 to get us to a World Cup.

They are letting Page get away with using lazy modern manager buzzwords, saying that we are in "transition", which is just a cover to buy time in a period when getting shit results.

Yes we would be in an acceptable "transition" if we were bringing through new players, playing a different tactical set-up etc., but we are not, we are playing with the same faces Page favours time and again, only with less apparent squad depth (as we are seeing nobody new being brought into the fold)

It's interesting that Bulut comes in to Cardiff and immediately realises Ramsey and Colwill are 10's. Yet Page will persist in using Ramsey in a deep midfield or box-to-box role.

Yeah I think he's a nice chap Rob Page, and was wise enough to sort a basic enough system to get us to the World Cup, but since then it has not been a soft transition.

Having said all that, we are a team with a piss poor midfield (even though Ampadu looks alright for Leeds?), no real goalkeeper. Centre backs who need a big pick me up season... and players in attacking positions that have had "potential" for years but haven't kicked on.

But I can't help but feel someone could come in and get something better out of what we have.

 

[Jimmytaff]

Interview didn't inspire any confidence.

Frustratingly, the media are following the line that he is the first manager since 1958 to get us to a World Cup.

They are letting Page get away with using lazy modern manager buzzwords, saying that we are in "transition", which is just a cover to buy time in a period when getting shit results.

Yes we would be in an acceptable "transition" if we were bringing through new players, playing a different tactical set-up etc., but we are not, we are playing with the same faces Page favours time and again, only with less apparent squad depth (as we are seeing nobody new being brought into the fold)

It's interesting that Bulut comes in to Cardiff and immediately realises Ramsey and Colwill are 10's. Yet Page will persist in using Ramsey in a deep midfield or box-to-box role.

Yeah I think he's a nice chap Rob Page, and was wise enough to sort a basic enough system to get us to the World Cup, but since then it has not been a soft transition.

Having said all that, we are a team with a piss poor midfield (even though Ampadu looks alright for Leeds?), no real goalkeeper. Centre backs who need a big pick me up season... and players in attacking positions that have had "potential" for years but haven't kicked on.

But I can't help but feel someone could come in and get something better out of what we have.

We are in transition but that's why we need a proper manager and not a nobody who lucked into the job. An average player, no managerial pedigree and no big ideas. A don't rock the boat merchant who was lucky to have Bale in his team. [UWSL]Bale got us to the WC by being the difference in the play off games. Page exposed as a chump at the WC with the inability to make tough decisions.[/UWSL]

 

[Malarkey]

Well I thought he was great in Led Zeppelin

 

[Mr Shitpeas]

Would anyone take Giggs back?

 

[Jimmytaff]

Would anyone take Giggs back?

I think he was a good manager but it would be awkward if he came back. Press, players and fans would find it too easy to undermine him

 

[Glos Blue]

I’ll be there. To be fair it’s £5 for kids.

I’d struggle to pass as a kid these days.

I’ll still go but will moan for the whole match.

 

[kernel]

Would anyone take Giggs back?

Over Page? Absolutely.

 

[Ponty and pop]

It's goes deeper than Page.Facilities etc need improving and more spent on developing youngsters.
Take a local at the local authority pitches they are a disgrace no wonder we dont produce quality players and a lot turn to other sports.

 

[Melvin Udal]

Would anyone take Giggs back?

His ex wife or her sister

 

[Ponty and pop]

Over Page? Absolutely.

In theory yes but has he lost his credibility and respect probably yes.
So I would reluctantly say no.

 

[Jimmytaff]

It's goes deeper than Page.Facilities etc need improving and more spent on developing youngsters.
Take a local at the local authority pitches they are a disgrace no wonder we dont produce quality players and a lot turn to other sports.

Let's be honest though the elite kids will hardly ever play on those pitches as will be taken into an academy with good facilities early doors.

Facilities do need improving across the country and the FAW said that's where most of The WC bunce money will be going.

 

[Ponty and pop]

Let's be honest though the elite kids will hardly ever play on those pitches as will be taken into an academy with good facilities early doors.

Facilities do need improving across the country and the FAW said that's where most of The WC bunce money will be going.

I hope so but the local authority in Caerphilly don't even cut or mark the pitches properly.
Every kid starts somewhere and we need to up our game re facilities.
No wonder we don't play the passing games we'll kids play on cabbage patches.
You go over the bridge to England and the difference is really.noticible.

 

[kernel]

In theory yes but has he lost his credibility and respect probably yes.
So I would reluctantly say no.

but page tho

 

[Ponty and pop]

but page tho

Definitely change Page but not with Giggs.
Would like a welshman and someone there for the.long haul.
Roberts would be my pick.
Maybe Cooper in time.

 

[Chas michael michaels]

In an alternate world Giggs would have taken us further in the Euros and the world cup. No question