Fraeye Sacking watch.

Desperate_Pete said:

PragueAddick said:

@Desperate_Pete

This is a genuine question. What exactly impressed you when you talked to Fraeye? Can you be sure that you would not have been equally impressed if you had met the 4 previous managers for a similar chat?

I recall that a couple of Lifers were "impressed" with him when they met him doing his job in the stands under the last Powell months. I guess he is a personable guy who is ok talking one to one with fans. Many good managers are not.

Ithe question I'd ask KM is, what is it that Fraeye does better than the previous four, that means he should not be sacked when they were? Patently, the answer is not "winning more football matches than them"

Since KM currently does not wish to answer the question, would you like to have a go?

Prague, I understand that you are saying that because someone impresses one that that does not mean they will be good at their job. I have obviously not met the previous 4 managers but one would not have to meet Chris Powell to be impressed but then he is an exceptional man.
On a personal level Karel Fraeye impressed me with his enthusiasm for the game, his obvious zeal to succeed with Charlton and his views on the squad which were much in line with mine but with most interesting and illuminating insights (which will remain confidential). On top of this he is a very friendly and has an engaging personality.
I have little idea like all of us as to what goes on in KM’s mind…… The reasons the previous managers were sacked are open to question but you asked me a question and I will give you my interpretation. So I would say that whoever is really in charge of team management affairs (cannot really believe it is KM is any meaningful way) is impressed by Karel’s persona, his assessment of the squad and his ability to see the real value of the staff (hence the promotion of Jason and JJ becoming more prominent) who is good for the team and who should leave etc. He tries different options on the pitch but is of course hampered by who is available. He has brought players back from their loan periods because they are good for the squad and has brought to the first team young players like Lookman that are ready for the first team (although they have been used more than he would prefer because of the small squad). He knew many weeks before that English championship players were needed to bolster the squad and perhaps the penny has now dropped and he/she/they agree with him……..He is a very hard worker! So this is my opinion and I also think that he will get us out of the current mess with the reinforcements that he and Jason have targeted but if RD does not change tactics/visions then the problem will occur again.