Stingray

So you say yes but no. Warm but cold, you mean one thing and then switch again ... How fickle. Sorry im too old for that i guess. Lets agree to disagree.

So you do think preferential treatment is ok for stars. The vid was about Mou teaching his philosophy to other trainers ( it is repeated in articles as well) the core concept is NO ego's, no preferential treatment (which does NOT mean you cant have a personalised way of handling individuals) the group always comes first. Yes i believe that was genuine.

Well, that's nice. Skip the parts you don't like and then create your own story as you go along. Aah postmodernism at its finest! Actually Mou said that litterally in the video on his coaching philosophy. In this part you seem to equate having a 'star' with giving him a preferential treatment. I agree on this definition. We should NOT have a star in term of special prtection, treatment ..... This was my point exactly. I do think you had a different deinition when agreeing with some on here before. This makes it diffult to debate actually if you change what you mean as you go along. Not a stab, mind you! Just an observation. I take it here you see a star of a team as someone that carries the team? Ok. But that is a star in a fans perspective, not IN the team. This is also where I very much disagree. Mata was crucial in our last campaign. This is not a personal opinion but a fact. He contributed most. In figures, stats, recognition, .... every thing. He was only surpassed a bit by Hazard at the end. Which is no suprise after such a long season on the one hand and Hazard picking up steam on the other hand.

Ow .... That sucks big time.

huh? I didn't even read this thing you mentioned you said... was it in this thread? What I meant is the whole 'I wouldn't trade him for this, this and that player' (when we were discussing the other guys in other teams) because 1) it won't happen 2) if one of those guys come here, it doesn't mean they can't play by his side... I really have no idea what you're talking about, but I'll go back in the thread and try to see. Either way, I can't opinion because I didn't read.... if you want I can give you an opinion on that once I read said post My bad. I think you can apologize me a bit thinking it - after our recent pub clash.

Ouch whats wrong mate?

It may or may not be directed towards me. About stars and the research i quoted - it is not a theory. It is actually a paradigm often used by evidence based sport directors in football. In Belgium Anderlecht and Bruges do rely on that research for example. In the case of Club Bruges I even contributed myself. Just in case you were having your postmodern jab at me. Cheers.

Uhm ..... If it is a rotating pool yes! I don't know jack shit about odds or what channel the game will be on though:-)

They said we could f**** off. But Moyes made a statement putting Rooney a bit on a side track. Rooney didn't like that. So the bomb has gone off there. We will see :-)

Exactly. Btw recent research into motivation (Deci and Ryan- on selfdetermination) has indicated that the global team performance drops when you single out - explicitly or implicitly - someone as a 'star'. I quite oppose that very idea actually. I also believe that part of Mou's succes is exactly this! A hardcore refusal to treat anyone like a star - only focus on the group performance. Well - food for a future article. I promise.

I do agree on this. Mata may not be Messi or Ronaldo like .... The proof of the pudding is in the eating and he delivered brilliantly last season. We can be a powerhouse with Mata in the team. I think this whole point is being polarized beyond reason. If Mata ever gets 'replaced' by someone else to 'better' the team, it will happen automatically - step by step. No need to fuss. Also: having one star in a team isn't a sure way to succes. It can be your downfall as well.

Mmm. When i come back from holiday I will look into writing articles as well. I am dying to write about the mental/motivational/coaching aspect actually. Would that be of interest as well? Or is that too unorthodox? I promise to be serious ..... Kind of .

It is the smart thing to do .... It must be such a good feeling for Kev too being able to train with such a monument. Real peer coaching. Awesome.

Ooow comon String Emil is famous! He is a star! An ugly one posing in a thong, but a star!

Ooow and Barbara sleeps with her brother

No, I just arrived in New York actually. I was first in Bauru/SP with my dad to talk with some clients, then I went to Kansas to visit a my cousins and later I went to Chicago to visit a buddy of mine. I literally just landed in NYC and will be saying until the 24th... I really miss Chelsea and football in general! Any news? Yes Kdb Rocks !!! Loool

Ok guys and girls. I officially declare I found the worst, evilest site on the entire interwebz. Check it out and you will NEVER be the same .... If you dare http://www.string-emil.de/ Ps: Don't do it Ankit!

Aaah she 'learned' you special things? Exotic ones?

Yup. And i know who will do it as well :-) Looking forward again to this game. Let's see some other combo's on the pitch. Eg. Hazard + Schurrle with Essien behind him and Lukaku up front. I want more Kalas because i found him very stable (the opposition wasnt much though). I just hope they spray paint KDB's hair pink or something because he and Shirley are hard to distinguish. Van Ginkel-kdb combo shoot be interesting as well in terms of passing and distribution. Go Blues !

Ooooow dont worry. With Eden it works in the NT. I think it will be awesome with mata actually. :gettin:

lol you're very excited, you keep coming back this thread every 5 mins and posting about him lol i agree btw Well. I had this feel about hazard years ago. I have it now. So yes.

kdb will be a xi player; period; i have said it before and do it again; the kid is ready to shine.