Quote ="Ferocious Aardvark"People often seem to reckon that what is needed in various situations, is the so-called "hairdryer treatment", almighty bollockings and such like. Such ignorance makes me laugh. Whilst the very occasional blow-up or roasting might, just might, have some effect if truly rare - so the recipients genuinely didn't expect it coming - the thought that someone as tough as a rugby league player will go and play much better because someone [ishouted[/i at him is actually risible, if you think about it.
Aggressive tantrums, while they may get it off the chest of the person having the hissy fit, are usually as effective as Basil Fawlty administering a jolly good thrashing to his stalled motor.
A coach above all needs the players' respect. Respect and faith in their ability, judgment and leadership. Pretty much the same goes for a captain. Constantly bawling your team out is just such a dumb idea, it's hard to believe anyone would think it works.'"
Agreed but TBF I don't see anyone on here bemoaning Deacon for not visibily bollocking anyone, just that it's difficult to see what a captain actually does from the terraces.
