There's more than a touch of Lord Llewellyn of Wembley about Lord Bowyer.
The character of a player is as important as their skill on the pitch; he's got "Charlton" players and also "Charlton" people in his suppport staff, butler Jackson and gamekeeper Gallen being prime examples.
Curbs was a legend, Saint Christopher was a legend ... Lord Bowyer can top both of them if he stays long enough.
Lord Bowyer can be the greatest ever manager in the history of our football club.
It probably is a number of things. I would say that part of it was good luck in the two people who work closest to him. I also think that there are certain rules to being a manager that he ignores. How many styles of play/formations does he play for instance and even within one game? Average managers would say not to do this as it confuses players, but he ensures the players can adapt. It must be quite hard preparing to play us!The other thing is, again unlike so many managers, he is ultra positive in his approach to games. He is realistic too, but he isn't a Jack Ross and a lot of managers are to certain degrees.
Finally, I think players seem to relate to him. Bielik said after the play off final that we had the best dressing room bar none. That has to be credit to Bowyer. He has played a big part in resurrecting Williams' career. But players seem to come to us and give their all, even if they belong to other clubs. Our recruitment has a high success rate, too high really.
There are other things too, but sort of knowing what they are and being able to copy them are two different things, Ultimately he is a special manager that we were incredibly lucky to get. That's all there is to know, and I hope the owner has figured this out as he really should be trying to tie Bowyer up at this point.
I'm sure he said in his interview about setting 'traps' for Derby. I've never heard that term before. (or did I miss-hear). Whatever it is, he seems to have something that not many managers/coaches do.
I'm sure he said in his interview about setting 'traps' for Derby. I've never heard that term before. (or did I miss-hear). Whatever it is, he seems to have something that not many managers/coaches do.
Exposed electrical wiring in the away showers is taking things a bit far though.
His secret is there isn't one secret that makes it work. There's many things he gets right and they all play a part. Getting that 1 or 2% improvement here and there all add up to make a difference. He's better at it or at least works harder at it than many other managers.
1. Signs good players with the right character/attitude. The majority he brings in are players he can rely on, rather than those with perhaps more ability but a lack of fitness, poor attitude etc. He leaves room for a few wildcards such as Leko, not known for being consistent, and perhaps Aneke, who probably isn't up there in our squad when it comes to fitness and energy.
2. He ensures the players are very fit. They battle to the very end, we won't be beaten in terms of work rate. Off the pitch he puts in the same effort into making signings and planning for the next game.
3. Tactically he's very impressive. He picks out opposition strengths and weaknesses and comes up with plan to attempt to beat them. He's flexible and willing to change things when necessary, whether that's a half time sub, a change in formation or a tweak to his plan if spots a problem.
4. He improves players, which suggests his coaching and man management skills are also very good. I can't remember so many players noticeably improving like we did last season, and I think the same will happen again this season. It's far too soon to write off the likes of Kayal, Hemed and Oztumer.
5. We play effective yet exciting football. Play out from the back when we can, but also with a high tempo in terms of moving the ball quickly and our pressing. Our low crosses and the way we rarely shoot from long range mean we focus on quality over quantity when it comes to creating chances. We get the ball into dangerous areas, which has seen us score a lot of goals from close range and win a lot of penalties.
6. He values set pieces. Scoring from one can make the difference, e.g. the win over Leeds.
7. He's a winner. He motivates. Players want to play for him. He has high expectations of his team - he genuinely believes we can win every game. Missing our star player doesn't change that. There are no excuses for players not putting the effort in, every game is winnable. He doesn't use the owner, budget or anything else as an excuse.
8. He has a great backroom team working with him, Jacko, Gallen, Marshall, Shaw (the analyst) etc to name a few.
9. He ensures we have a balanced squad, making the most of his budget. Two players per position as a minimum is the aim. He'll give young players a chance if they're ready, whether they're from our academy, non-league or on loan.
10. All of the above means the fans have plenty of reasons to get behind him and create a great atmosphere at games.
The more I read his well informed interesting posts and the more regularly his game previews are bang on with reality it dawns on me that Bowyers biggest secret is that he posts on here as @Sage
Many great points on here for what has made Bow so successful, and I think it's a combination of them all.
What Lee has done so well is recognise the talented staff he has and what each person brings to the table in terms of expertise and has moulded it together perfectly. He has recognised that Shaw does extensive work on the opposition and listens to his advice. He has done the same with Gallen and his knowledge and skill set on various players, transfer targets and knows because he is a football man himself, he can trust Gallen to go and do what is needed without even asking. He realises he doesn't know as much about defending and goalkeeping, so he acknowledges the skill set that Marshall has, that Basey has, and that Jackson has. He knows that with Jackson and Basey being in the game more recently than himself, they're able to relate to the players in a different way to what he does. What Lee does so well is get the most out of the people around him, allows them to use their strengths and trusts them. On top of this, he has his own qualities that compliment the others so well. He is adaptable and can be harsh when he needs to because he demands the players to give everything, which they do, because he is also a great man manager as he installs confidence and belief in his players. Take Williams and Bonne for example, both players joined us with low confidence and belief in themselves for different reasons, Lee knew this but it didn't matter, because he believes in them and with hard work, that belief transfers and they become better players as well as better people.
With his demands, you can have players who don't fit in and that happens in football, but Bow looks deeper than their natural footballing ability. They have to buy into the direction we are going, they have to be good people, they have to fit into the unique dynamic group that he has allowed to be created. Players trust him and want to work hard for him, the club, their team mates, and themselves, all because of the trust, knowledge and belief he puts into them.
Bow is meticulous. He spends hours and hours watching games, videos, clips, time with the coaching staff, time with Shaw, all to gather the necessary information he can in order to formulate a plan to win the next game. Everything is always the next game. Even in the blocks of nine, even in 3 games in 7 days, everything is always, 'How can we go about our business to win the next game'.
He is a winner, and has surrounded himself with winners. In the coaching staff its the same, Gallen is the same, Pratley, Pearce, Lockyer, Phillips, Solly, Cullen, Taylor, the list goes on. They're all leaders and winners in their own right. He recognises this and utilises that cohesion, that dynamic in a way that only the very good managers can. With this, he is able to bring through the young players, whether it's our own like Lapslie, or on loan like Gallagher, he will spend time with them developing them himself, but he also knows he has a group of players in the dressing room who is just as able to mentor and improve them too.
Bow knows the importance of having the fans on side, and he knows the only way to do that is to ensure the players go out every game and leave everything out on the pitch. We as supporters like that, if the quality isn't quite there, that's fine because knowing our team couldn't have given us or Bow any more then that's all we ask for. But on top, this team can play, we get results and he knows that for us to be behind the team like we are, it's a two way thing, we give them just as much as they do us, just in different ways. He has managed to put the differences and difficulties in the past to the side, he isn't interested in that, and why should he be. Lee has a job to do and that's to be successful in every way he can. He can't control what goes on elsewhere, so why worry about it, it is what it is.
One final thing is that he has a team which resembles him as a person, and as a player, and when you have that, you're doing something very well. Bow is surprisingly calm with people, but he works harder than most, he knows what he is doing well, what works well, and what needs to improve. Because things can always improve. The exciting thing is that he is only still so new into this management, but he has done so much already and only going to get better with every experience he has. He needs rewarding and offered a long term deal, that really is the least he deserves.
Sod all the above. It's because he's realised that wingers are redundant
Just being a winger is redundant under Bowyer. Taylor, Grant and now Bonne are coached to play as a striker and a wide Man. The inter play between Karlan and Lyle was excellent as one went wide as the other went central. In the first half before William's injury, Jonny set up Mac for his goal and then Bonne set up Williams who was a big toe away from scoring. I'm not sure if Hemed can do those runs ?
He always mentions the fans. Every interview. Nothing but praise and willing us to carry on supporting, believing. As a result, we are making more noise than ever both home and away and the team respond. It’s no big secret, it’s all down to us. Give yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it.
Can’t see why his contract hasn’t been sorted.if Roland gave him a long term contract he will get compensation when the big clubs come calling if he doesn’t sell the club. Which he most likely won’t. cant believe Roland’s not thinking of risking a few of his many millions in January. Worth a gamble I think.
Just sat through his first interview again when he was appointed. Striking how he is saying the same things today as he said then. He just oozes self assurance without arrogance or showing any excess of ego. In a war he's the sort of guy you would want next to you in the trenches and I reckon that rubs off onto the players.
Many great points on here for what has made Bow so successful, and I think it's a combination of them all.
What Lee has done so well is recognise the talented staff he has and what each person brings to the table in terms of expertise and has moulded it together perfectly. He has recognised that Shaw does extensive work on the opposition and listens to his advice. He has done the same with Gallen and his knowledge and skill set on various players, transfer targets and knows because he is a football man himself, he can trust Gallen to go and do what is needed without even asking. He realises he doesn't know as much about defending and goalkeeping, so he acknowledges the skill set that Marshall has, that Basey has, and that Jackson has. He knows that with Jackson and Basey being in the game more recently than himself, they're able to relate to the players in a different way to what he does. What Lee does so well is get the most out of the people around him, allows them to use their strengths and trusts them. On top of this, he has his own qualities that compliment the others so well. He is adaptable and can be harsh when he needs to because he demands the players to give everything, which they do, because he is also a great man manager as he installs confidence and belief in his players. Take Williams and Bonne for example, both players joined us with low confidence and belief in themselves for different reasons, Lee knew this but it didn't matter, because he believes in them and with hard work, that belief transfers and they become better players as well as better people.
With his demands, you can have players who don't fit in and that happens in football, but Bow looks deeper than their natural footballing ability. They have to buy into the direction we are going, they have to be good people, they have to fit into the unique dynamic group that he has allowed to be created. Players trust him and want to work hard for him, the club, their team mates, and themselves, all because of the trust, knowledge and belief he puts into them.
Bow is meticulous. He spends hours and hours watching games, videos, clips, time with the coaching staff, time with Shaw, all to gather the necessary information he can in order to formulate a plan to win the next game. Everything is always the next game. Even in the blocks of nine, even in 3 games in 7 days, everything is always, 'How can we go about our business to win the next game'.
He is a winner, and has surrounded himself with winners. In the coaching staff its the same, Gallen is the same, Pratley, Pearce, Lockyer, Phillips, Solly, Cullen, Taylor, the list goes on. They're all leaders and winners in their own right. He recognises this and utilises that cohesion, that dynamic in a way that only the very good managers can. With this, he is able to bring through the young players, whether it's our own like Lapslie, or on loan like Gallagher, he will spend time with them developing them himself, but he also knows he has a group of players in the dressing room who is just as able to mentor and improve them too.
Bow knows the importance of having the fans on side, and he knows the only way to do that is to ensure the players go out every game and leave everything out on the pitch. We as supporters like that, if the quality isn't quite there, that's fine because knowing our team couldn't have given us or Bow any more then that's all we ask for. But on top, this team can play, we get results and he knows that for us to be behind the team like we are, it's a two way thing, we give them just as much as they do us, just in different ways. He has managed to put the differences and difficulties in the past to the side, he isn't interested in that, and why should he be. Lee has a job to do and that's to be successful in every way he can. He can't control what goes on elsewhere, so why worry about it, it is what it is.
One final thing is that he has a team which resembles him as a person, and as a player, and when you have that, you're doing something very well. Bow is surprisingly calm with people, but he works harder than most, he knows what he is doing well, what works well, and what needs to improve. Because things can always improve. The exciting thing is that he is only still so new into this management, but he has done so much already and only going to get better with every experience he has. He needs rewarding and offered a long term deal, that really is the least he deserves.
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The character of a player is as important as their skill on the pitch; he's got "Charlton" players and also "Charlton" people in his suppport staff, butler Jackson and gamekeeper Gallen being prime examples.
Curbs was a legend, Saint Christopher was a legend ... Lord Bowyer can top both of them if he stays long enough.
Lord Bowyer can be the greatest ever manager in the history of our football club.
Finally, I think players seem to relate to him. Bielik said after the play off final that we had the best dressing room bar none. That has to be credit to Bowyer. He has played a big part in resurrecting Williams' career. But players seem to come to us and give their all, even if they belong to other clubs. Our recruitment has a high success rate, too high really.
There are other things too, but sort of knowing what they are and being able to copy them are two different things, Ultimately he is a special manager that we were incredibly lucky to get. That's all there is to know, and I hope the owner has figured this out as he really should be trying to tie Bowyer up at this point.
(or did I miss-hear).
Whatever it is, he seems to have something that not many managers/coaches do.
Exposed electrical wiring in the away showers is taking things a bit far though.
1. Signs good players with the right character/attitude. The majority he brings in are players he can rely on, rather than those with perhaps more ability but a lack of fitness, poor attitude etc. He leaves room for a few wildcards such as Leko, not known for being consistent, and perhaps Aneke, who probably isn't up there in our squad when it comes to fitness and energy.
2. He ensures the players are very fit. They battle to the very end, we won't be beaten in terms of work rate. Off the pitch he puts in the same effort into making signings and planning for the next game.
3. Tactically he's very impressive. He picks out opposition strengths and weaknesses and comes up with plan to attempt to beat them. He's flexible and willing to change things when necessary, whether that's a half time sub, a change in formation or a tweak to his plan if spots a problem.
4. He improves players, which suggests his coaching and man management skills are also very good. I can't remember so many players noticeably improving like we did last season, and I think the same will happen again this season. It's far too soon to write off the likes of Kayal, Hemed and Oztumer.
5. We play effective yet exciting football. Play out from the back when we can, but also with a high tempo in terms of moving the ball quickly and our pressing. Our low crosses and the way we rarely shoot from long range mean we focus on quality over quantity when it comes to creating chances. We get the ball into dangerous areas, which has seen us score a lot of goals from close range and win a lot of penalties.
6. He values set pieces. Scoring from one can make the difference, e.g. the win over Leeds.
7. He's a winner. He motivates. Players want to play for him. He has high expectations of his team - he genuinely believes we can win every game. Missing our star player doesn't change that. There are no excuses for players not putting the effort in, every game is winnable. He doesn't use the owner, budget or anything else as an excuse.
8. He has a great backroom team working with him, Jacko, Gallen, Marshall, Shaw (the analyst) etc to name a few.
9. He ensures we have a balanced squad, making the most of his budget. Two players per position as a minimum is the aim. He'll give young players a chance if they're ready, whether they're from our academy, non-league or on loan.
10. All of the above means the fans have plenty of reasons to get behind him and create a great atmosphere at games.
What Lee has done so well is recognise the talented staff he has and what each person brings to the table in terms of expertise and has moulded it together perfectly. He has recognised that Shaw does extensive work on the opposition and listens to his advice. He has done the same with Gallen and his knowledge and skill set on various players, transfer targets and knows because he is a football man himself, he can trust Gallen to go and do what is needed without even asking. He realises he doesn't know as much about defending and goalkeeping, so he acknowledges the skill set that Marshall has, that Basey has, and that Jackson has. He knows that with Jackson and Basey being in the game more recently than himself, they're able to relate to the players in a different way to what he does. What Lee does so well is get the most out of the people around him, allows them to use their strengths and trusts them. On top of this, he has his own qualities that compliment the others so well. He is adaptable and can be harsh when he needs to because he demands the players to give everything, which they do, because he is also a great man manager as he installs confidence and belief in his players. Take Williams and Bonne for example, both players joined us with low confidence and belief in themselves for different reasons, Lee knew this but it didn't matter, because he believes in them and with hard work, that belief transfers and they become better players as well as better people.
With his demands, you can have players who don't fit in and that happens in football, but Bow looks deeper than their natural footballing ability. They have to buy into the direction we are going, they have to be good people, they have to fit into the unique dynamic group that he has allowed to be created. Players trust him and want to work hard for him, the club, their team mates, and themselves, all because of the trust, knowledge and belief he puts into them.
Bow is meticulous. He spends hours and hours watching games, videos, clips, time with the coaching staff, time with Shaw, all to gather the necessary information he can in order to formulate a plan to win the next game. Everything is always the next game. Even in the blocks of nine, even in 3 games in 7 days, everything is always, 'How can we go about our business to win the next game'.
He is a winner, and has surrounded himself with winners. In the coaching staff its the same, Gallen is the same, Pratley, Pearce, Lockyer, Phillips, Solly, Cullen, Taylor, the list goes on. They're all leaders and winners in their own right. He recognises this and utilises that cohesion, that dynamic in a way that only the very good managers can. With this, he is able to bring through the young players, whether it's our own like Lapslie, or on loan like Gallagher, he will spend time with them developing them himself, but he also knows he has a group of players in the dressing room who is just as able to mentor and improve them too.
Bow knows the importance of having the fans on side, and he knows the only way to do that is to ensure the players go out every game and leave everything out on the pitch. We as supporters like that, if the quality isn't quite there, that's fine because knowing our team couldn't have given us or Bow any more then that's all we ask for. But on top, this team can play, we get results and he knows that for us to be behind the team like we are, it's a two way thing, we give them just as much as they do us, just in different ways. He has managed to put the differences and difficulties in the past to the side, he isn't interested in that, and why should he be. Lee has a job to do and that's to be successful in every way he can. He can't control what goes on elsewhere, so why worry about it, it is what it is.
One final thing is that he has a team which resembles him as a person, and as a player, and when you have that, you're doing something very well. Bow is surprisingly calm with people, but he works harder than most, he knows what he is doing well, what works well, and what needs to improve. Because things can always improve. The exciting thing is that he is only still so new into this management, but he has done so much already and only going to get better with every experience he has. He needs rewarding and offered a long term deal, that really is the least he deserves.
Taylor, Grant and now Bonne are coached to play as a striker and a wide Man.
The inter play between Karlan and Lyle was excellent as one went wide as the other went central.
In the first half before William's injury, Jonny set up Mac for his goal and then Bonne set up Williams who was a big toe away from scoring.
I'm not sure if Hemed can do those runs ?
Bowyer's secret ? Hush your mouths.
I was considering sharing my thoughts on our Main Man but his contribution said it all...and more.
Perfection IMO.....
....just like the gaffer.
It’s no big secret, it’s all down to us. Give yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it.
cant believe Roland’s not thinking of risking a few of his many millions in January. Worth a gamble I think.