15-08-2021, 01:21 PM
(15-08-2021, 01:04 PM)SSM Wrote: I can totally see the rationale in appointing Hughton when they did.
I just think the dynamic of the club has changed now whereby Hughton is the odd man out. He's shown zero willing to adapt to the change himself. He's stubborn chap and it's probably why he's had the relative success that he has.
I don't see it happening here though now we have had what appears to be a big shift in dynamic and principles.
The issue we have is, do we make change now, and take a risk with a new man, new ideas that align with Murphy and where the club want to go? I think what they're probably hoping is Hughton gets us 'comfortable' and we don't tank into another relegation battle.
It's a tough situation. But I don't foresee Hughton being here this time next season, not a for minute.
Hughton wants his team, but we're looking to build one that is at odds with what he likes. It's a matter of time, but probably not imminent.
He signed a 2 year contract so isn’t that up next summer? I’d be amazed if they want to extend it, so I think that adds to the dilemma.
Managers with much greater presence at a club have suffered when the players know his contract is coming to an end. (And I can’t imagine the players are loving his playing style, or losing, as is.)
So assuming the contract doesn’t get renewed we’re looking at a when not if situation, and maybe the availability of a (hopefully we’ll researched and targeted) replacement determines the timing.