Is it a good idea for managers to call players out publicly?

[Give it to Jabo]

Troy Deeney was sacked for it, but Pep can do it without criticism. Jose thought Luke Shaw needed a diet.

I notice that Richie did not got public over Moncur's lack of form and now he is back up to speed. Is a quiet word more effective?

I think it must be.

[DrWindy]

It’s an interesting question. I would think any calling out would be considered.

Let’s not forget RW called out Beckles and Cooper last week.

I reckon a decent manager will choose who will be motivated by it and who might not be.

[Rich Tea Wellin]

A manager needs the full respect of the players before considering it, I’d suspect a good manager will know who will benefit from a public calling out and who won’t. It’s what makes the best managers the best.

[Orient_Man_And_Boy]

'What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.' was always my approach as a manager.

[Dunners]

Criticise in private, complement in public.

[Monkey Boy]

A manager needs the full respect of the players before considering it, I’d suspect a good manager will know who will benefit from a public calling out and who won’t. It’s what makes the best managers the best.

Exactly this. Having respect from your players and coaches is vital and what Rich T said about knowing your players. Good man management skills as well as tactical. One wrong decision nowadays

[The Reverend]

Depends on the context.

In the Deeney situation he was in charge of a team rock bottom of the football league. Coming out every week and saying how sh*t his players are isn’t going to help anyone. A situation exacerbated by the implication that Deeney, who was playing himself very recently, is effectively saying “I’m a better footballer than this lot, why aren’t they as good as me?”. In what way is that going to improve performances? You’re not providing anything that is going to help players improve. You’re just having a general pop at them.

Contrast this with the Cheltenham manager who was on a BBC football podcast the other week explaining his process. When he came in they hadn’t scored a goal in 10 games. His approach was to focus on the small wins. First: let’s score a goal. Then build on that: now let’s get a point. Now let’s get our first win. This gradual process of building confidence (rather than coming out and highlighting flaws which everyone is already aware of) has seen Cheltenham move from complete no hopers to now having a serious chance at survival.

Digging out a specific player who has performed well in the past but is going through a dip in form could provide the fire they need to kick on. However this requires a good knowledge of the individuals personality and how they are likely to react.

[Hoover Attack]

Nah, never. Never dig out the players to the fans.

[Give it to Jabo]

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