Daz Sparks 1,152 Posted January 21, 2023 It seems Wagner saw what many others were seeing, and as obvious as it looked to those, myself included, many, many times in the past, previous managers have either failed to see an obvious selection issue or chose to blunder blindly on. Fair play to Dave, he is rapidly growing on me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 762 Posted January 21, 2023 In some respects Dimi waz unlucky as he has played well since getting back in. However there is not a cat in hells chance of the previous German 'manager' making that bold decision. Therein lay one of the main faults with said 'God' notwithstanding the marvellous football often produced in the Championship by said person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,893 Posted January 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, yellowrider120 said: In some respects Dimi waz unlucky as he has played well since getting back in. However there is not a cat in hells chance of the previous German 'manager' making that bold decision. Therein lay one of the main faults with said 'God' notwithstanding the marvellous football often produced in the Championship by said person. Daniel Farke did exactly that at Man City last season. He subbed Giannoulis at half-time because he was having a mare. Bringing on Mumba, who didn't do any better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 762 Posted January 21, 2023 Noted. M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 762 Posted January 21, 2023 Just now, yellowrider120 said: Noted. M Major difference is that we were losing that game and a halftime substitution would be expected. Today we were winning. Big difference. How many managers make personnel changes at halftime when leading? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,162 Posted January 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, yellowrider120 said: Noted. M And then a few weeks later Farke did exactly the same thing again when he took Gianoullis off at half time away at Chelsea. But, hey, apart from all the times he actually did it - he's never done it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vos 155 Posted January 21, 2023 Being one of many "Pinkun Experts" I was delighted to at last see a manager who could see the blindingly obvious that our only problem was the attacks coming in from the Coventry right winger who Gianoullis just could not get to grips with. Decisive action was taken at half time rather than wait until the hour was up. If Wagner continues to keep this current style and results going - what on earth will we have to talk about !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,656 Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Thirsty Lizard said: And then a few weeks later Farke did exactly the same thing again when he took Gianoullis off at half time away at Chelsea. But, hey, apart from all the times he actually did it - he's never done it. As has been pointed out, the match situations v Man City and Chelsea were somewhat different. Making such changes at half time when winning is much more unusual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrD66M 99 Posted January 22, 2023 Maybe there is a case to convert Giannoulis into a winger? In attack he seems to be one of our best performers, it's defensively that he falls short time and time again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted January 22, 2023 11 hours ago, vos said: If Wagner continues to keep this current style and results going - what on earth will we have to talk about !!! If we're flying or catching the Eurostar to watch away Champions League games? 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
