To be fair, there’s no easy read on this. I don’t think McInnes is the miracle answer, but I also don’t want us to keep chopping managers every season and pretend that alone will fix things. The season showed faults he has — in my view he bottled it and, as some say, lost the league — yet knee-jerk reactions rarely build sustainable success.
Why patience matters
Gerrard’s time taught us a lesson: give a manager a chance to shape a squad. People can point to big names and quick wins, but building a team that can win week in, week out takes time. That doesn’t absolve the manager of responsibility. If McInnes is sticking to one shape and it’s not working, that needs addressing. But constant sackings mean there’s no continuity, and continuity is what breeds consistency.
Legitimate criticisms of style and adaptability
There’s a real gripe about stubbornness in approach. You can’t just turn up with one idea and expect it to carry you through every patch. If a manager won’t vary tempo, press or shape when games demand it, fans are right to be frustrated. At the same time, backing someone through a poor spell can pay off — provided the club, players and manager are aligned and learning.
What about Gio and Clement? Lessons, not excuses
People mention Gio and Clement and argue they were mishandled and proved their quality elsewhere. That’s a fair point. You’d hope the board and DoF learn from those moments. If past mistakes show anything, it’s that getting the structure around the manager right matters as much as picking the right man. I’ll stick with McInnes for now, but I want evidence of tactical flexibility and progress. Fans want trophies, but we also want a plan that lasts longer than a few months.
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