| Philosophy 13:10 - Aug 26 with 3036 views | Kerouac |
These are Russell Martin's slogans/principles that he has plastered around the stadium, changing rooms, tunnel etc.
- "Be present. Stay together. Be us."
- "We do things our way"
- "Our history, our future, our way"
- "Enjoy the journey"
- "Trust the process"
- "Ignore the noise"
Some thoughts I have when I read these statements include;
- facile
- shallow
- the thoughts of a narcissistic teen.
- Empty
- Devoid of wisdom
- Closed minded
- Cult like.
...but that is besides the point.
What six slogans/principles would you have up in the changing rooms, tunnel etc. if you were the manager? |  |
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| Philosophy on 13:15 - Aug 26 with 2586 views | Boundy |
Play to win
Play as if it's your last game
Look forward not back
Play till the final whistle as if it's the first
I'm better than I think I am
Give more than the current 70% of effort |  |
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| Philosophy on 13:16 - Aug 26 with 2577 views | onehunglow |
Nil points for possession | |
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| Philosophy on 13:20 - Aug 26 with 2575 views | PawelAbbott |
That is the sort of meaningless guff that people post on Facebook with a message for everyone to share it.
The sort of stuff that was on posters from Athena | | | |
| Philosophy on 13:25 - Aug 26 with 2565 views | onehunglow |
| Philosophy on 13:20 - Aug 26 by PawelAbbott |
That is the sort of meaningless guff that people post on Facebook with a message for everyone to share it.
The sort of stuff that was on posters from Athena |
Martin opens his mouth and I cringe.
The most disingenuous of all our managers without doubt. | |
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| Philosophy on 13:27 - Aug 26 with 2562 views | Scotia |
Nothing. It's the kind of rubbish that you see on the wall of a gym.
The kind of gym that mirror posing, selfie takers go to. | | | |
| Philosophy on 13:29 - Aug 26 with 2557 views | YrAlarch |
I can't imagine the players paying much attention to that guff.
In fact,it's pretty obvious they don't. | | | |
| Philosophy on 13:31 - Aug 26 with 2553 views | onehunglow |
| Philosophy on 13:29 - Aug 26 by YrAlarch |
I can't imagine the players paying much attention to that guff.
In fact,it's pretty obvious they don't. |
Their eyes glaze over.They must feel in a trance.LOOK closely at Piroe | |
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| Philosophy on 14:53 - Aug 26 with 2505 views | KeithHaynes |
| Philosophy on 13:31 - Aug 26 by onehunglow |
Their eyes glaze over.They must feel in a trance.LOOK closely at Piroe |
Piroe needs to get his head out of his backside and stop stropping because he wants to leave for big bucks. Some people are a bit dense when they don’t see their behaviour is actually affecting their betterment in the future. He was a nobody a year ago. |  |
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| Philosophy on 15:32 - Aug 26 with 2465 views | onehunglow |
| Philosophy on 14:53 - Aug 26 by KeithHaynes |
Piroe needs to get his head out of his backside and stop stropping because he wants to leave for big bucks. Some people are a bit dense when they don’t see their behaviour is actually affecting their betterment in the future. He was a nobody a year ago. |
He's pretty much a nobody now. Why has that come about. | |
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| Philosophy on 15:39 - Aug 26 with 2458 views | magicdaps10 |
| Philosophy on 14:53 - Aug 26 by KeithHaynes |
Piroe needs to get his head out of his backside and stop stropping because he wants to leave for big bucks. Some people are a bit dense when they don’t see their behaviour is actually affecting their betterment in the future. He was a nobody a year ago. |
He sulked last year and is he sulking now?
Seems to be someone who likes a sulk unfortunately. These type of players are high maintenance and can normally be a bad apple amongst the group. |  |
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| Philosophy on 15:42 - Aug 26 with 2456 views | onehunglow |
| Philosophy on 15:39 - Aug 26 by magicdaps10 |
He sulked last year and is he sulking now?
Seems to be someone who likes a sulk unfortunately. These type of players are high maintenance and can normally be a bad apple amongst the group. |
He might well be and that leads to the question of how to manage an employee like that or maybe look at that which the manager does himself and how it impacts on him.
I d say half our squad are sulking,if not they should be ;either that or seething with indignation.
How about Bennett who has had his career killed off.
Is he that bad. Is he worse than any other of our defenders.Could he not have been utilised in some capacity. | |
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| Philosophy on 16:00 - Aug 26 with 2424 views | KeithHaynes |
| Philosophy on 15:32 - Aug 26 by onehunglow |
He's pretty much a nobody now. Why has that come about. |
The coach who made him in the championship has had enough of him ( again ) ? | |
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| Philosophy on 16:07 - Aug 26 with 2408 views | magicdaps10 |
| Philosophy on 16:00 - Aug 26 by KeithHaynes |
The coach who made him in the championship has had enough of him ( again ) ? |
I wouldn't say he made him but certainly gave him the kick up the rear to make Piroe want to ho out and prove a point.
I just think it's a bit disrespectful and not showing much dignity or respect to all associated with Swansea City if he is having a paddy over not getting his big pay day and move.
What happened with our character check with players? We used to do a full evaluation on players not only on the pitch but off it..... Paterson for example, he seems to have a record of hissy fits with previous clubs.
Trouble is, one bad apple is hard work, two or more and its difficult to control. | |
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| Philosophy on 16:12 - Aug 26 with 2401 views | KeithHaynes |
| Philosophy on 16:07 - Aug 26 by magicdaps10 |
I wouldn't say he made him but certainly gave him the kick up the rear to make Piroe want to ho out and prove a point.
I just think it's a bit disrespectful and not showing much dignity or respect to all associated with Swansea City if he is having a paddy over not getting his big pay day and move.
What happened with our character check with players? We used to do a full evaluation on players not only on the pitch but off it..... Paterson for example, he seems to have a record of hissy fits with previous clubs.
Trouble is, one bad apple is hard work, two or more and its difficult to control. |
Personally as Martin has said, I don’t think he would have got anywhere near as good as he was last season at another club. | |
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| Philosophy on 17:12 - Aug 26 with 2353 views | Sirjohnalot |
- Don’t eat yellow snow
- No bombing in the shallow end
- Don’t mention the war
- Don’t be an arse, you earn a fortune
- Each week, donate £300 to pay for a fan’s season ticket (random draw at half time)
- Kick the ball into the opponent’s net, more than they do ours (and ignore the stats) |  | | |
| Philosophy on 17:12 - Aug 26 with 2353 views | PawelAbbott |
| Philosophy on 16:12 - Aug 26 by KeithHaynes |
Personally as Martin has said, I don’t think he would have got anywhere near as good as he was last season at another club. |
That is something no one will ever know.
It's like saying I could have been dating supermodels if I hadn't wasted my youth down Cinders | | | |
| Philosophy on 17:12 - Aug 26 with 2352 views | onehunglow |
| Philosophy on 16:00 - Aug 26 by KeithHaynes |
The coach who made him in the championship has had enough of him ( again ) ? |
Reading what you've posted regarding insults /abuse and whom they are aimed at ,Im rather loathe to comment at all. | |
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| Philosophy on 17:23 - Aug 26 with 2332 views | jasper_T |
| Philosophy on 16:12 - Aug 26 by KeithHaynes |
Personally as Martin has said, I don’t think he would have got anywhere near as good as he was last season at another club. |
Nonsense. | | | |
| Philosophy on 19:53 - Aug 26 with 2229 views | KeithHaynes |
| Philosophy on 17:23 - Aug 26 by jasper_T |
Nonsense. |
Where’s your proof ?
Nanty ? Up arrow and explain ?
Or is Piroe a liar as well ?
We can talk about Obafemi later.
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| Philosophy on 20:21 - Aug 26 with 2165 views | jasper_T |
| Philosophy on 19:53 - Aug 26 by KeithHaynes |
Where’s your proof ?
Nanty ? Up arrow and explain ?
Or is Piroe a liar as well ?
We can talk about Obafemi later.
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He's a natural finisher. Technically so good, left foot right foot, near and far. Great scoring record playing two different positions for us (and having to adapt mid-season). Things haven't gone his way so far this season but strikers are naturally streaky and it's not like he gets many chances playing attacking midfield and moving away from goal so much in this system.
There's been a real determination from some quarters to pin all Piroe's success on Martin's influence, and all his failures on his own attitude "problems". Players talk up their manager's influence in interviews all the time, it's the done thing especially with a manager like Martin who falls out with so many and has a clear ego to feed (not surprised to see him wearing a bib and taking part in training in the video released today).
Piroe could be a top Championship striker anywhere. There's nothing special about Russell Martin's behind the scenes methods, or in the Swansea water. Doesn't have the same obvious weaknesses that Brewster and McBurnie had in their games. Neither of them could head a ball either. | | | |
| Philosophy on 20:22 - Aug 26 with 2159 views | KeithHaynes |
| Philosophy on 20:21 - Aug 26 by jasper_T |
He's a natural finisher. Technically so good, left foot right foot, near and far. Great scoring record playing two different positions for us (and having to adapt mid-season). Things haven't gone his way so far this season but strikers are naturally streaky and it's not like he gets many chances playing attacking midfield and moving away from goal so much in this system.
There's been a real determination from some quarters to pin all Piroe's success on Martin's influence, and all his failures on his own attitude "problems". Players talk up their manager's influence in interviews all the time, it's the done thing especially with a manager like Martin who falls out with so many and has a clear ego to feed (not surprised to see him wearing a bib and taking part in training in the video released today).
Piroe could be a top Championship striker anywhere. There's nothing special about Russell Martin's behind the scenes methods, or in the Swansea water. Doesn't have the same obvious weaknesses that Brewster and McBurnie had in their games. Neither of them could head a ball either. |
Well, Piroe agrees it’s down to Martin.
The reply though was better than just saying ‘nonsense’
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| Philosophy on 20:23 - Aug 26 with 2138 views | jasper_T |
| Philosophy on 20:22 - Aug 26 by KeithHaynes |
Well, Piroe agrees it’s down to Martin.
The reply though was better than just saying ‘nonsense’
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So why's he "sulking" and playing poorly to try to force a move? | | | |
| Philosophy on 20:24 - Aug 26 with 2131 views | KeithHaynes |
| Philosophy on 20:23 - Aug 26 by jasper_T |
So why's he "sulking" and playing poorly to try to force a move? |
Maybe that’s for tomorrow.
Apologies Sunday.
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| Philosophy on 23:20 - Aug 26 with 2006 views | Kerouac |
Some suggestions...
- "Be the best or die trying".
- "Listen, learn, be humble".
- "Understand your past, shape your future".
- "Work harder than he who would replace you".
- "Express yourself"
- "We can be heroes..." | |
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