I've been wondering about this too. Schuey is undoubtedly making these telling tweaks every game at the moment. Is that because he's a genius, or is it simply that in previous seasons the squad depth wasn't available? Or is it that we now have 5 subs and he's taking full advantage? I think it's all three. Schuey is an exceptionally gifted manager, working in an ideal environment and benefiting from recent rule changes.
The 5 substitutes in the right hands is a major weapon. When they introduced that rule first time around, I often felt with his predecessor that we completely lost our way when he used all 5. But now there is clearly a measured approach, made more effective by a clearly well-planned change of formation.
Well that was my thinking. I agree that of all the managers we have had, Luggy and Ollie are the best at pro-active changes but feel at the mo Schuey is getting so much right.
Just listened to it. Great to hear him explain how well his wife and kids have settled in. Loves the area and thinks it’s a great place to raise a family. Never knew he had a degree in sports journalism.
100% agree , on every level Schuey comes across as an intelligent, quality manager, excellent tactician, strong leader and most importantly a good bloke. We are very lucky to have him and let’s enjoy him while he is here. I hope he takes us to the next level and when he does eventually leave that is to help him toward getting his dream job at Everton someday.
I just love listening to him. He clearly has a real work ethic, that is for sure. I was interested in all of it, but especially his observations on the closed-season inquest, inasmuch that he and the staff admitted that we were a bit of a 'one-trick-pony' with the 3-5-2. I suspect that last season with the matches coming thick and fast, plus he had so many new tasks to learn, there simply wasn't time to make the change. One thing was ckear, this is very much his team now.
Imagine England with Schuey’s tactical nous ?! Southgate like Lowe seems like a one trick / formation pony too, I think with Schuey it is a clear demonstration of the massive value added by a good tactical coach.
