I'm with you — glad McInnes is in charge and fully behind him. The main point is simple: managers need time to imprint a style and bring in players who fit it. Rushing them rarely helps.
Why patience matters
To be fair, we all want results right away. Fans are impatient, and when things don't click every week the calls for change get loud. But football isn't only about instant wins. It's about shape, recruitment, and learning the feel of this league. A manager tweaks systems, experiments with personnel, and finds the players who suit his way of playing. That takes matches, training sessions and a bit of breathing space.
Rohl and the adaptation problem
Take Rohl as an example — whoever he is to you — coming in with a clear style and bringing in players for that approach. You can see why a manager would end up saying at season's end that the type of player needed to win the SPL is different from what he first thought. The league has its shape, its tempo, and its own pressures. You don't always spot the right pieces until the season unfolds.
Lessons from past decisions
Gerrard was given three years to work it out, while others like Gio and Clement didn't get the same runway. I'm not saying those managers were bad — far from it. Sometimes a newcomer to our league needs time to learn the nuances. If they're capable, they should improve over a season once they understand how our league operates. The truth is, knocking managers on the head too quickly can waste the work that's just beginning.
Ultimately, I back Derek's experience and hope the club lets him shape the team properly. Give the manager the players he wants, let the style bed in, and judge on a full season. That's sensible. That's how you build something that lasts.
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