I have such a controversial opinion on Joe. I thought he did a lot more with Arsenal than Jonas despite having a lot less to work with. But that might be more of a criticism of Jonas and his inability to manage his squad and the resources they now have.Guest wrote: ↑26 Apr 2024, 05:33And yet Jen Beattie talks him up at every opportunity, best manager she has ever had. All managers are different, just like playersGuest wrote: ↑26 Apr 2024, 01:37He is not well liked by players who play under him. Ellie’s fiancée went to Lyon from Arsenal with zero confidence in herself because he wrecked it. She said she went to Lyon completely not believing in herself and her new coach (Bompastor) played a significant role in building her back up. He is harsh. Several Arsenal players wanted to leave because of him and a few (Williamson, Mead, Miedema, probably others as well) told the club if he was renewed they would not stay at the club. He wasn’t fired, but he wasn’t extended as manager even though the club had wanted to. Juve players have voiced their displeasure with him too. He’s an awful choice as Matildas manager or as any manager really. The game has grown beyond needing to tolerate shit coaches
The players absolutely hated him by the final season though. As the anon above mentioned, Daan left with her confidence in pieces, Jill Roord let that season too. And a bunch of players who stayed banded together to push him out. The 2020/1 season was chaotic though and there was a lot of infighting amount players, compounded by some players breaching covid lockdowns etc. it was kind of a mess