Why has everything got to be so ridiculously exaggerated?
Pearson actually said "...who can instil a little bit of discipline and fear". Not quite the same emphasis.

Can't imagine it will do much for morale especially when things are not going well.

The best way to put some fear into them would be to sack 2 or 3 of them now. Lets see if that encourages the others.

Oh sorry, so they only need to be a bit scared then? What like a broken finger instead of an arm if you don't play well?

Could they mean the FEAR of getting dropped ?

They could mean fear of anything. I'd like to think we could instil a culture where a player's own personal pride would make them fearful of letting themselves and their team mates down but I think it's just fear in the sense of being bawled out by some coach who could beat you up if he felt inclined

If that's your interpretation, then fair enough.

Or possibly he meant the players to become a team to be feared.

It's pretty obvious what is meant when you read the full paragraph

"I need a leader who people naturally look up to and who can instil a little bit of discipline and fear"

Good to see people using the quote in the full context and not just using it to mean whatever suits their argument.

You're saying it's an explicit threat of physical violence/assault. I don't interpret it that way.

Typical bean counter. It's implied.

[url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24209814Interesting piece on discipline and fear in top class sport[/url

So you're saying the club owner is implying Radford will physically assault employees of the club if they don't perform.

No

What are you saying then, with your references to broken arms and fingers if they don't play well?

You know that was a TIC comment so don't pretend otherwise

You started off so well.....Shame you had to spoil it....

That's the problem with this forum - we all believe everything we read.

Sorry if I burst your bubble

Speak for yourself

I'm not pretending anything, they're your words. Beyond hypocritical to interpret Pearson's words so literally, then say your more explicit references to broken bones should [uobviously[/u be interpreted as subtle tongue in cheek comments. You're less consistent than Gentle.

I Betstead you are

Well, if you want to interpret this



As reality then you can do my tax return next year if you really live in la la land

It was a hypothetical question to another poster. I've never claimed that would be happening as it's clearly a ludicrous scenario. What he does mean is that the players will be fearful of the coach in some way shape or form

Quote ="Jake the Peg"Well, if you want to interpret this As reality then you can do my tax return next year if you really live in la la land It was a hypothetical question to another poster. I've never claimed that would be happening as it's clearly a ludicrous scenario. What he does mean is that the players will be fearful of the coach in some way shape or form'" Best coach of our time was Alex Ferguson and his hair dryer treatments, so that must be a good thing, that the players recognise and worry about consequences for underperformance. Fear is a great motivator if used in the right way. Not in terms of physical assault, but he was reported to have thrown a boot at Beckham once IIRC. www.theguardian.com/football/200 ... x-ferguson

Quote ="Jake the Peg"Well, if you want to interpret this As reality then you can do my tax return next year if you really live in la la land It was a hypothetical question to another poster. I've never claimed that would be happening as it's clearly a ludicrous scenario. What he does mean is that the players will be fearful of the coach in some way shape or form'" Best coach of our time was Alex Ferguson and his hair dryer treatments, so that must be a good thing, that the players recognise and worry about consequences for underperformance. Fear is a great motivator if used in the right way. Not in terms of physical assault, but he was reported to have thrown a boot at Beckham once IIRC. www.theguardian.com/football/200 ... x-ferguson

Quote ="Mrs Barista"Best coach of our time was Alex Ferguson and his hair dryer treatments, so that must be a good thing, that the players recognise and worry about consequences for underperformance. Fear is a great motivator if used in the right way. Not in terms of physical assault, but he was reported to have thrown a boot at Beckham once IIRC. www.theguardian.com/football/200 ... x-ferguson'" Fergie was the worlds best ever football player ever wasnt he?

Quote ="Mrs Barista"Best coach of our time was Alex Ferguson and his hair dryer treatments, so that must be a good thing, that the players recognise and worry about consequences for underperformance. Fear is a great motivator if used in the right way. Not in terms of physical assault, but he was reported to have thrown a boot at Beckham once IIRC. www.theguardian.com/football/200 ... x-ferguson'" Fergie was the worlds best ever football player ever wasnt he?