[Archived] Paul Clement

[jim mk2]

What can i say Jim. I'm smitten.

Like a teenage girl then.

[patrickvalery]

Like a teenage girl then.

Touche! Very good.

See, your much more palatable when your not so miserable. I bet you almost enjoyed that.

[Majiball]

Get a room.

[DeadlyDirk]

Oh Matron

[Mercer]

Rumour in local tonight that Clement on his way to Qatar to meet-up with PSG 'winter' training camp.

[paullarrygher]

Cryer pretty much just confirmed that Clement is on his way. The question is how will Kean spin this one. I reckon he'll go down for a two pronged usage.

First it only adds to his "injury woe" and no one expects to "lose two assistants in a season". This will quickly be followed up with how he spotted Paul Clement first and made him who he is today.

[RibbleValleyRover]

It does look like he is going.

From a fans perspective Rovers haven't improved since he came in. You would think that's a clear indication of how poor a job he was doing, though his boss is the worst manager in the league and is clearly out of his depth.

From a club perspective it's another one to add to the list of reasons why we are a complete laughing stock. If Clement goes then Rovers will have had two assistant managers so far this season, make that a third if Venky's decide to back their man. It doesn't really matter the exact reasons if he has left, the simple fact is it reinforces this belief that Rovers is a very badly run club and is falling into the abyss.

[T4E]

Like a teenage girl then.

I'd imagine it's been quite some time since a teenage girl was smitten with you, Jim.

[joey_big_nose]

It does look like he has going.

From a fans perspective Rovers haven't improved since he came in. You would think that's a clear indication of how poor a job he was doing, though his boss is the worst manager in the league and is clearly out of his depth.

From a club perspective it's another one to add to the list of reasons why we are a complete laughing stock. If Clement goes then Rovers will have had two assistant managers so far this season, make that a third if Venky's decide to back their man. It doesn't really matter the exact reasons if he has left, the simple fact is it reinforces this belief that Rovers is a very badly run club and is falling into the abyss.

I don't know. THe results haven't improved but defensively we have looked much better organized since he joined. Clemnet was respected, had experience with the best. The distraction of trying to find another assistant manager is deeply unwelcome,and just further adds to the atmosphere of total chaos.

if you were a player it must be very disrupting to go through three assistants in one season and as a result undercut your confidence in the club to some extent.

I doubt we will be able to get anyone with a better CV than Clement.

[Miker]

I don't know. THe results haven't improved but defensively we have looked much better organized since he joined. Clemnet was respected, had experience with the best. The distraction of trying to find another assistant manager is deeply unwelcome,and just further adds to the atmosphere of total chaos.

if you were a player it must be very disrupting to go through three assistants in one season and as a result undercut your confidence in the club to some extent.

I doubt we will be able to get anyone with a better CV than Clement.

I agree with this. There was a noticeable difference with Clement, if not necessarily a significant one. We were literally a shambles at the start of the season. We look much better now, and feel we have been conceding more as a result of lack of confidence and low morale than anything else. A lot of individual mistakes leading to goals.

[K-Hod]

Only thing I remember about his time here is the 'scuffle' with a fan...

Think he's deserting a sinking ship to link up with Ancelotti and no doubt a bumper pay-rise thanks to Qatari oil cash myself though....

[booth]

I agree with this. There was a noticeable difference with Clement, if not necessarily a significant one. We were literally a shambles at the start of the season. We look much better now, and feel we have been conceding more as a result of lack of confidence and low morale than anything else. A lot of individual mistakes leading to goals.

The defense do look a bit more organized now, but the midfield is still not covering them well enough and we're averaging about two goals conceded per game. That's the reason for conceding goals, we're just too gung-ho at times committing players, and players being slow to get back and cover defensively - or the complete opposite where we try to defend for 70 minutes allowing the opposition to pepper our goal. It's either all or nothing. I can't blame Clement though, the buck stops with Kean.

[jim mk2]

I agree with this. There was a noticeable difference with Clement, if not necessarily a significant one. We were literally a shambles at the start of the season. We look much better now, and feel we have been conceding more as a result of lack of confidence and low morale than anything else. A lot of individual mistakes leading to goals.

Don't understand how you see this - although your never having attended a live game doesn't help. The defence has if anything got worse as the season has progressed, and has certainly not improved through any input from Clement. From the start of the season we have conceded soft goals through individual mistakes and poor organisation and nothing has changed in that respect since then. Last weekend's match against Stoke was a perfect example.

[rigger]

Don't understand how you see this - although your never having attended a live game doesn't help. The defence has if anything got worse as the season has progressed, and has certainly not improved through any input from Clement. From the start of the season we have conceded soft goals through individual mistakes and poor organisation and nothing has changed in that respect since then. Last weekend's match against Stoke was a perfect example.

Listening to Ray Wilkins commenting on Newcastle not being drawn into recklessly attacking Manure last night. I was impressed by his simple but effective, defensive philosophy. Always have two more defenders than attackers.

[thenodrog]

Listening to Ray Wilkins commenting on Newcastle not being drawn into recklessly attacking Manure last night. I was impressed by his simple but effective, defensive philosophy. Always have two more defenders than attackers.

Simple and effective rules are always the key.....

Midfielders should always endeavour get goal side of the ball or track their opposite number when the other team are in possession.

When booting a ball clear in a safety first situation aim for a corner flag to allow time for the entire team to reorganise and find their man whilst the opposition retrieve the ball

A man on each post for corners.

Never take your eye off the ball when the opposition are taking a free kick or corner. Walk/jog backwards if necessary.

Link arms in a wall to prevent any parting.

Never turn away from the ball whilst attempting to block a shot.

No complicated tactics just basic stuff. Sounds simple but evidence of highly paid professional players ignoring these basics can be seen every week on MoTD. On pitch disipline costs nothing so goodness only knows what they do all week at training when they are supposed to in the words of our inglorious leader "be working hard to put things right".

[Steve Moss]

I agree with this. There was a noticeable difference with Clement, if not necessarily a significant one. We were literally a shambles at the start of the season. We look much better now, and feel we have been conceding more as a result of lack of confidence and low morale than anything else. A lot of individual mistakes leading to goals.

Clement leaving destroys one of my forlorn hopes, that Venkys sack Kean and appoint Clement as temporary manager.

Listening to Ray Wilkins commenting on Newcastle not being drawn into recklessly attacking Manure last night. I was impressed by his simple but effective, defensive philosophy. Always have two more defenders than attackers.

Ray Wilkins would be an excellent managerial decision, especially if his writ were: 1) PL survivial; but, 2) Your still manager for the promotion campaign if we go down.

Simple and effective rules are always the key.....

Midfielders should always endeavour get goal side of the ball or track their opposite number when the other team are in possession.

When booting a ball clear in a safety first situation aim for a corner flag to allow time for the entire team to reorganise and find their man whilst the opposition retrieve the ball

A man on each post for corners.

Never take your eye off the ball when the opposition are taking a free kick or corner. Walk/jog backwards if necessary.

Link arms in a wall to prevent any parting.

Never turn away from the ball whilst attempting to block a shot.

You've just helped my coaching of my youth teams immensely. I hadn't heard it said that concisely before. Thanks.

[Jackson]

Gordon for manager, Philip for council, Hughesy for PR, Maj for training, Shilito (what happened to him?) for the funnies and ABBEY! for the childrens' entertainment.

Sorted.

[JAL]

It does look like he has going.

From a fans perspective Rovers haven't improved since he came in. You would think that's a clear indication of how poor a job he was doing, though his boss is the worst manager in the league and is clearly out of his depth.

You cant improve crap players, you can only hope that the opposition have poorer players than yourselves. Which having reached the half way stage of the season it seems we would have the worst bunch of players and manager in the English premier league for season 2011-12.

The manager then must and should take the ultimate blame in failing to identify the weaknesses, change his players around, or I should say push out the ones that fail to do their job satisfactorily enough to ensure a positive outcome every weekend.

Kean out ! the worst football manager ever from the SEM Kentaro group!

[LeChuck]

You've just helped my coaching of my youth teams immensely. I hadn't heard it said that concisely before. Thanks.

Can I suggest teaching them never to "boot it clear", no matter what the circumstance. They'll benefit more from learning to keep a cool head and attempting to retain possession. They'll make mistakes, but that's what youth level is for.

They can be told to boot it out of play at any point in their adult life and learn it, but being a cultured defender is something they'll only learn whilst they are young. Being able to keep possession is a more important skill than being able to hoof it out of play.

There is nothing worse than going to a youth match and listening to screams of "GET RID!" from over-enthusiastic parents. That's why we are technically poor in this country.

[JAL]

Can I suggest teaching them never to "boot it clear", no matter what the circumstance. They'll benefit more from learning to keep a cool head and attempting to retain possession. They'll make mistakes, but that's what youth level is for.

They can be told to boot it out of play at any point in their adult life and learn it, but being a cultured defender is something they'll only learn whilst they are young. Being able to keep possession is a more important skill than being able to hoof it out of play.

There is nothing worse than going to a youth match and listening to screams of "GET RID!" from over-enthusiastic parents. That's why we are technically poor in this country.

Hope you're reading this thenodrog and learn from it

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Can I suggest teaching them never to "boot it clear", no matter what the circumstance. They'll benefit more from learning to keep a cool head and attempting to retain possession. They'll make mistakes, but that's what youth level is for.

They can be told to boot it out of play at any point in their adult life and learn it, but being a cultured defender is something they'll only learn whilst they are young. Being able to keep possession is a more important skill than being able to hoof it out of play.

There is nothing worse than going to a youth match and listening to screams of "GET RID!" from over-enthusiastic parents. That's why we are technically poor in this country.

In possesion there's a time to stick and a time to twist. Good players know the difference.

[jim mk2]

There is nothing worse than going to a youth match and listening to screams of "GET RID!" from over-enthusiastic parents. That's why we are technically poor in this country.

Rovers have given a few goals away this season by trying to play their way out of defence. Good players know when a row Z clearance is required. My main complaint with the Rovers defence is not individual technical problems - in my opinion Samba, Givet and Olsson are as good as any outside the top 6 - but the way the team is organised from front to back so the back four has better protection. It's been painfully obvious since August this needed addressing yet Kean and his many assistants have failed to do so.

[Kelbo]

In possesion there's a time to stick and a time to twist. Good players know the difference.

Exactly, good decision making is vital for a player!!

[LeChuck]

Rovers have given a few goals away this season by trying to play their way out of defence. Good players know when a row Z clearance is required. My main complaint with the Rovers defence is not individual technical problems - in my opinion Samba, Givet and Olsson are as good as any outside the top 6 - but the way the team is organised from front to back so the back four has better protection. It's been painfully obvious since August this needed addressing yet Kean and his many assistants have failed to do so.

I was talking about kids, not Rovers. Of course there is a place for "get rid" in adult football, but it shouldn't be taught to youngsters.

[Steve Moss]

Can I suggest teaching them never to "boot it clear", no matter what the circumstance. They'll benefit more from learning to keep a cool head and attempting to retain possession. They'll make mistakes, but that's what youth level is for.

They can be told to boot it out of play at any point in their adult life and learn it, but being a cultured defender is something they'll only learn whilst they are young. Being able to keep possession is a more important skill than being able to hoof it out of play.

There is nothing worse than going to a youth match and listening to screams of "GET RID!" from over-enthusiastic parents. That's why we are technically poor in this country.

I was at a coaches clinic last year and Brandi Chastain was one of the presenters. She made the exact same point.

An English coach (no one famous) was here a few months ago giving a presentation and expressed the view that the USA will be a soccer powerhouse in the next 10-20 years as our youth leagues tend to focus more on possession and individual skills, the short passing game, then the English leagues. I think that might be because our parents, including myself, have limited soccer experience and so the majority don't know enough to scream "boot it clear."

Regardless, I appreciate the advice.

Back on topic, does Clement leaving make it easier to sack Kean?