North Rd 2,860 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 RANGERS REPORT Chronicling all of the News for Glasgow Rangers Football ClubQ&A on Mark Warburton with Brentford FC bloggerPosted on June 10, 2015 by JCampbell96Courtesy of Four Four TwoAs promised, the follow-up piece to yesterday’s article analysing Mark Warburton’s credentials is now here.I thought it would be useful to gain some insight into the man thought to be favourite for the Rangers job so I contacted Nick Bruzon, an avid Brentford fan and author of ‘Tales from the football village: (From Saunders territory to unchartered ground), who kindly gave up his own time to answer some questions about the man in question.Courtesy of FlickrCould you tell me what was the most common formation used under his management and give an idea of what brand of football we are likely to see?What you are likely to see n a Mark Warburton team is attacking football. Whilst we only played with one out and out striker in Andre Gray, the five midfielders (defensively minded Toumani aside), all weighed in with their share of goals. The full backs were really encouraged to push on up to the opposition box and, whilst not suicidal, sitting on a game wasn’t really his style.Courtesy of Daily CannonWe’ve saved so many games in the 90thminute whilst even at home to Bournemouth (eventual champions), at 2-1 up he still had the team push for that decisive third goal to wrap it up. Four goal scorelines were a semi-regular thing – something unheard of under previous Brentford managers.A criticism which has been levelled at him is that he only has a plan A and can’t adapt to changing circumstances. Do you agree with this?I’d agree, to an extent. Don’t forget this was his first managerial job and his first season in the Championship. His methods had worked admirably in League One and, to be fair, were beyond the expectations of most observers in the Championship.It’s easy to be wise after the event ; moreso as we all think we know better than the man in change when things aren’t going as well as they have previously.Mark is a fiercely loyal manager and stuck to both his hardcore of players and his trusted strategy. Indeed, we used the least players of any team in the Championship. In hindsight, had he changed things around a bit in the final few games of the campaign then the season might have turned out even better than it did.In relation to the teams in League 1 and the Championship, how big was the budget he had available to him?Tough one to answer because, officially, all our transfer fees were undisclosed. Relatively small was the general consensus. We signed a couple of players for fees rumoured to be £1m+; we sold Adam Forshaw for a fee rumoured to be approximately £4m (albeit Everton got a large sell on clause).Put it this way, we had no parachute payments and weren’t anywhere near being able to sign an £11m Ross McCormack as Fulham did or anyone even close to the £3m Norwich were supposed to have found for Lewis Grabban, to name but a few. His ability and connections in playing the loan market were where Mark really made a small budget stretch over the last few seasons.Courtesy of Brentford FCWhat were the characteristics of most of his signings in terms of age, value for money and sell-on potential? Was it a quality over quantity approach?We’ve actually sold very few quality players. Adam Forshaw was the main name to go whilst Clayton Donaldson was out of contract so went to Birmingham City on a free. Otherwise, it has been very much a strategy built around adding exciting, young talent to an existing solid core.In many respects, it really is a shame that Mark has left because the squad he and the coaching staff had assembled really was full of exciting young, British talent (with a couple of very tasty Spaniards)Loan stars such as Marcello Trotta and Alex Pritchard have been central to your success over the past two years. Does his contacts within the game help him secure youngsters from established youth academies? Absolutely. Forshaw came on loan from Everton, as did Jake Bidwell (FB), both of whom subsequently signed. We’ve also had Chris Long and Conor Mcaleny from them whilst Harlee Dean(CB) has also been a long term regular after coming in on loan from Southampton. Don’t forget Mark was at Griffin Park acting as director of football before taking over from Uwe Rosler as manager.What is his reputation when it comes to promoting youth to the first-team?Age is not a barrier. He’s had members of the youth academy on the bench in the crucial Championship run in; likewise at the business end of the League One campaign.We need a long-term, forward-thinking strategy in place. Can Warburton provide this? This is what has been happening at Brentford. Whilst Matthew Benham, the owner, has well documented thoughts about the management structure going forward, the squad that has been put together is one that is very much built around the youth and the future.Does the dynamic between himself and Davie Weir work well in your opinion? Brilliantly so. They are very much a partnership and, as soon as it was clear that Mark was no longer going to be at Brentford next season, then it was obvious David would also be leaving. Mark has already gone on record as saying that he will bring David with him should he be successful.Rangers need to hit the ground running this term, how long do you think it would take for him to implement his ideas and could we see a slow start as a result? Mark won ‘manager of the month’ in his first month at Brentford and was nominated again immediately afterwards. You’d have no worries about his ability to get off to a strong start. That said, he’ll need time to get to know new players, opposition and league but, in terms of confidence, he’s very much a man for whom nobody holds any feat.Courtesy of BetFairA very important question for Rangers fans who are traditionalists like myself: Is he a tracksuit or suit man? Mark is mainly a suit man. You can stand down.Last of all, do you believe he would be a success at Rangers?Absolutely. You are going to get an honest, hard working, fiercely loyal man. Somebody for whom the players had the utmost respect and loved to play for. Somebody whom the fans loved and were distraught when the rumours started in February about that he was going to be released at the end of the season.Courtesy of Sky SportsYou only had to see the reaction of the players when we released a, frankly bizarre, holding statement the day those rumours started. We played Watford that night (the team who eventually came second in the division) and the reaction of the players when we opened the scoring told you all you needed to know about what he meant to them.Likewise, he is a man who acts with the utmost dignity. Just look at how he carried himself when the news was, finally, confirmed. His performance on SSNHQ, after two defeats during the period of uncertainty, was nothing but full f respect for the owner, the fans, the team and himself. As a means of regalvanising the spirit it was a stunning effort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,780 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I've got to be honest hes the one I want to get the job. All other names banded about just don't it for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,498 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Cracking post OP I did have my doubts about him but after reading that I wouldn't have any problems if he was to get the job. Particularly liked this part"The full backs were really encouraged to push on up to the opposition box and, whilst not suicidal, sitting on a game wasn’t really his style.We’ve saved so many games in the 90thminute whilst even at home to Bournemouth (eventual champions), at 2-1 up he still had the team push for that decisive third goal to wrap it up. Four goal scorelines were a semi-regular thing – something unheard of under previous Brentford managers." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAlistairofMcCoist 91 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 He's a suit manGet him signed up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 he could wear a fucking pillowcase on his head every game as long as he gets us fucking promoted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,143 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Fuck this shit..I want a manager that when the team is winning 2-0 at Hearts throws on a defender that he had dropped for playing pish the week before..I want a manager who goes 6-3-1 at home to QOTS to hold onto a 1-1 draw.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I've got to be honest hes the one I want to get the job. All other names banded about just don't it for meMe too. If it's not him I'll be gutted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It shows you how easy a Manager with no real pedigree can be hyped up into a contender. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
downviewbear 126 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Get him signed up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearAbroad 42 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I am going to be fucking gutted if we miss out and end up with McCall / McLeish etc... Need to get a nip on and get him signed up pronto Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewhitesettler 2,711 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 The only thing that bothers me about Mr Warburton is, if he is as good as he is being portrayed, why are we the only club showing an interest in signing him?PS why did Brentford let him go? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 The only thing that bothers me about Mr Warburton is, if he is as good as he is being portrayed, why are we the only club showing an interest in signing him?PS why did Brentford let him go?We aren't the only club showing an interest in him and Brentford 'let him go' because he wasn't prepared to work to the system the Chairman is introducing, one that he has put in place at Midjtylland which uses statistics to pick players and for transfers. Warburton would have had no control oved a number of aspects and wanted to maintain the current system. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirFleckNRothen 1,789 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That sounds good, but I didn't realise that he had such little experience. Not that it's an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid111 51 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 We aren't the only club showing an interest in him and Brentford 'let him go' because he wasn't prepared to work to the system the Chairman is introducing, one that he has put in place at Midjtylland which uses statistics to pick players and for transfers. Warburton would have had no control oved a number of aspects and wanted to maintain the current system.Interesting.In my eyes, some clubs look to the "moneyball system" (statistical picking of players) as a means of saving money. (i.e., what you spend on a subscription for statistical services -- in other words, on a website subscription -- you don't spend on scouting/finding players by other means.)Personally, I don't like "moneyball" picking of players as I feel that statistics cannot give a true indication of a player's balance/poise/elegance/control with the football at their feet.If anything, if a club is going to use statistics services, they should merely be a "bonus" method of bringing the odd player here-and-there to the club's attention. But, even then, a player still needs properly looked at via video at the very least. And I still find the latter method preferable overall.In addition, looking at a player in "moneyball" terms (looking purely at statistics related to what they do) may make some players appear to be better than they actually are in terms of all-round ability. For example, Boyd, at his peak, would no-doubt have had pleasing statistics for taking goals. Yet, in my opinion, he has always been quite a limited player overall.In short, I feel that Warburton's position against a "moneyball" approach is correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Fuck this shit..I want a manager that when the team is winning 2-0 at Hearts throws on a defender that he had dropped for playing pish the week before..I want a manager who goes 6-3-1 at home to QOTS to hold onto a 1-1 draw..Or one who can scrape a 0-0 draw with Cowdenbeath when they are brimming with confidence after a sterling 10-0 drubbing the previous week Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid111 51 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Fan opinions -- taken as a mass collective and filtering out wild outlying views -- are quite a revealing insight as to whether a first-team manager had a good approach (in assembling, working with, and fielding his team on match-days).If you read around, Brentford fans certainly liked what they saw from Warburton and how he approached his work at that smaller-sized club.Lastly, in my view, the lower-levels of England are still very tough leagues, full of committed and hard-working players that give no quarter. So, to build something reasonable there is a good achievement.Personally, I'm keen on him but I guess we'll have to see what the club hierarchy think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,017 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Or one who can scrape a 0-0 draw with Cowdenbeath when they are brimming with confidence after a sterling 10-0 drubbing the previous weekOr a manager who can mastermind a 3-1 league defeat at Ibrox against an inconsistent Hibs side Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,441 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Only negative I see is no plan B and playing the same players without really changing them if they're tired or not. However he's still relatively inexperienced and will have hopefully learned from his mistakes. Like the rest of the article though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,738 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Or a manager who can mastermind a 3-1 league defeat at Ibrox against an inconsistent Hibs sideOr snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by surrendering a 2 goal lead with twenty minutes to go at Alloa Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Only negative I see is no plan B and playing the same players without really changing them if they're tired or not. However he's still relatively inexperienced and will have hopefully learned from his mistakes. Like the rest of the article though.I think McCall went wrong doing that as it was clear players were out on their feet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markem 7,238 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Or snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by surrendering a 2 goal lead with twenty minutes to go at AlloaOoft, of the many lows that was up there. Merited a resignation in its own right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,017 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Or snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by surrendering a 2 goal lead with twenty minutes to go at Alloa Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouseblue 145 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 The only thing that bothers me about Mr Warburton is, if he is as good as he is being portrayed, why are we the only club showing an interest in signing him?PS why did Brentford let him go?Turned down at least one job . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging blue 1972 894 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Only negative I see is no plan B and playing the same players without really changing them if they're tired or not. However he's still relatively inexperienced and will have hopefully learned from his mistakes. Like the rest of the article though.yep, this part concerns me as well - walter certainly made this error in 2008 which almost certainly cost us the league, though zenit were a great team so don't know so much bout uefa cup.with regards to no plan b, well that is a different matter entirely and does not bode well at all - this actually concerns me and does put doubts in my mind bout the guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu 981 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 The no plan b makes you wonder lard arse didnt have any plan at all just a big punt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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