Neil Craig on the game

[frankie_d 1,471]

On the mfc web site.

THE CRAIG REPORT ROUND 1

Doesn't say much we don't already know!

[DemonWA 3,932]

Can't help but like Craig though. If neeld had said the same things I would have snapped my iPad in half over my knee

[Dr. Mubutu 831]

It does highlight Grimes' endeavour on Sunday, though.

No surprise, he's one of the few players with an emotional connection to the club.

[Longsufferingnomore 1,631]

Can't help but like Craig though. If neeld had said the same things I would have snapped my iPad in half over my knee

Yes I feel the same. Why is it that there seems a genuine warmth about Craig but a coldness and distance with Neeld.

[Pink Freud 364]

Yes I feel the same. Why is it that there seems a genuine warmth about Craig but a coldness and distance with Neeld.

What's this coaching caper all about?

A popularity contest?

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Yes I feel the same. Why is it that there seems a genuine warmth about Craig but a coldness and distance with Neeld.

Good cop, Bad cop routine?

Or in this case, Good coach, Bad coach routine?

[Lordweaver 235]

Yeah Neeld appears clinical and cold, Craig has the human touch it seems

[Sir Why You Little 36,992]

I like Neil Craig. A positive.

[Whispering_Jack 29,829]

People tell me that Norm Smith came across as a cold hard bastard who also took a bit of time to get his act together. That's not a barrier to ultimately becoming a successful coach.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

i like Neil Craig and Mark Neeld. I really do.
*runs and ducks for cover*

[Bonkers 994]

People tell me that Norm Smith came across as a cold hard bastard who also took a bit of time to get his act together. That's not a barrier to ultimately becoming a successful coach.

Here is an excerpt about Norm Smith:

'Oh well, he was a terrific man, Norm... He was unique in that he ruled with a very stiff arm, like a rod, but at the end of the day he was your best friend. Forget about what what happened preceding the game, he always had an opportunity to be your best mate & put his arm around you & have a beer. He had the unique ability to communicate at all levels, Norm, in all levels of circumstances. I had the greatest respect for Norm, more than any other person in the football world, because he not only saved my career but built it into something worthwhile'

Stuart Spencer

[dees64 104]

Will be our interim coach by middle of the season..........

[BrisbaneDemon 1,572]

Will be our interim coach by middle of the season..........

I do get the sense that he was brought in as Plan B if the Neeld appointment didn't work, imagine having Craig and Choc Williams In the box next year?

Edited April 2, 2013 by BrisbaneDemon

[Whispering_Jack 29,829]

Here is an excerpt about Norm Smith:

'Oh well, he was a terrific man, Norm... He was unique in that he ruled with a very stiff arm, like a rod, but at the end of the day he was your best friend. Forget about what what happened preceding the game, he always had an opportunity to be your best mate & put his arm around you & have a beer. He had the unique ability to communicate at all levels, Norm, in all levels of circumstances. I had the greatest respect for Norm, more than any other person in the football world, because he not only saved my career but built it into something worthwhile'

Stuart Spencer

Nice endorsement from Stewie who was a champ and one of his favourites but I've heard from others who were contemporaries of Spencer and others who were not players but ordinary club members and supporters. They were that complimentary of how he treated them. Smith wasn't interested in being Mr. Popularity and while I disagree with his sacking in 1965, he reached that point because he wasn't afraid of stepping on peoples' toes.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Here is an excerpt about Norm Smith:

'Oh well, he was a terrific man, Norm... He was unique in that he ruled with a very stiff arm, like a rod, but at the end of the day he was your best friend. Forget about what what happened preceding the game, he always had an opportunity to be your best mate & put his arm around you & have a beer. He had the unique ability to communicate at all levels, Norm, in all levels of circumstances. I had the greatest respect for Norm, more than any other person in the football world, because he not only saved my career but built it into something worthwhile'

Stuart Spencer

Edited April 2, 2013 by The Song Formerly Known As

[Hellish Inferno 992]

I wish the coaches would say "we need to make sure that every effort is made to get our players excited and WANT to play for the jumper, WANT to put their head over the ball and run flat out all game, take responsibility for their team mates and actions."

I hope they don't go down the blame game and be all gloomy this week, as I think there needs to be an element of punishment for sure and for home truths, but to also get them pumped up to actually want to win. If they're miserable and down on confidence, then don't shoot it down further. I have no idea of how I would approach the situation but I bloody hope the coaches do.