Do you believe a football manager has a ceiling of points? Like, is Arteta's ceiling under 90? Or is there some "key" which would unlock another 6 points despite a poorer start with more injuries? - ThreadSky

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brentyv.bsky.social • 66 days ago

Do you believe a football manager has a ceiling of points? Like, is Arteta's ceiling under 90?

Or is there some "key" which would unlock another 6 points despite a poorer start with more injuries?

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dqstuff.bsky.social•66 days ago

Depends if the manager changes tactics. Hodgson a good example of someone who never did, so whatever team he managed it was well-organised but finished mid-table. Arteta actually adapts quite a bit.

brentyv.bsky.social•66 days ago

Fair enough. I just can't see him finishing with 90 points this season. After the injuries & dropped points?

dqstuff.bsky.social•66 days ago

It would be truly remarkable if they did!

brentyv.bsky.social•66 days ago

What started this though process, was the stats out there proclaiming "Arsenal have never achieved xyz PPG before so the chances they win the league are slim to none."

Made me wonder

nonlinearnodes.bsky.social•66 days ago

I think each manager has a ceiling irrespective of their squad

euphoricmess.bsky.social•66 days ago

I think arteta started out quite brave and promising but they lost out because city. Now he feels more desperate to be seen as not losing than of being brave and failing. So without the blood money of city I don't see them doing it.

brentyv.bsky.social•66 days ago

I think that's a good point. The mental strain of "not losing" vs playing to win

euphoricmess.bsky.social•66 days ago

Fine line between bravery and stupidity and it's all the narrative the media decide. If you care what the media say eventually they get you.

brentyv.bsky.social•66 days ago

Ego is a killer of careers. Look at Rodgers (other than his tactical ineptitude)

brentyv.bsky.social•66 days ago

And this isn't a "Liverpool will win the title" post. It's a "how TF do Arsenal win"?

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