01 Feb 2017 20:12:05
I can't help but think that Wengers touch line ban could have been a perfect opportunity for him to step back and let Steve Bould have total control for the 4 games, from training through to picking the team. Would have been a perfect "job interview" opportunity for Bould to show if he is capable of replacing Wenger, assuming he would want the role of course!
01 Feb 2017 21:02:51
Now he would be the cheap option. For me he was always the one who did as hewas told on the pitch, not barking the orders and all I see is a wenger lap dog at the moment. I could name lots of ex players I would want as manager before bould, whom i'd see as a manager. Only my opinion.
01 Feb 2017 23:35:50
Got a lot of respect for Bouldy but primarily as a player, much less so as a coach. He doesn't seem vocal at all on the touchline and I doubt he has what it takes to cut it in top tier management. It's sadly so often the case that a good second-in-command can't quite make that jump.
Take the example of someone like Mike Phelan - even with all the troubles Hull have faced that led Steve Bruce to walk out, I can't help but feel Phelan is sadly much better as the deputy than the sheriff. Same goes for Bouldy in my eyes.
02 Feb 2017 12:19:37
Always the bridesmaid