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Is a saying El Loppo likes to use a lot in his press conferences. He uses it when he does not like the question. Or when he does not have an answer to the question. I'm pretty sure he understands the question as he checks with his interpreter next to him when unsure.
He mainly uses this tactic when asked about the previous game and a thumping defeat.
Well Julen. I have news for you. It is muchos importanté and the above response will not wash with the Hammers faithful!
Now, first thing to say here is it's a marathon, not a sprint. El Loppo looks a bit like a rabbit caught in the headlights at present. As we approach Halloween month, the ghost of the Moyesasaurus must be looming large, in the darkened corner of his office.
He might even speak to him "Hey amigo, they are calling me the paella Moyes". Cant see Moyes saying "it's no importanté senor" somehow..
I suppose after half a dozen games or so. Can anyone define the Spanish archers tactics? As some have said on here and I concur. There are improvements, but only tiny ones. El Loppo will change something very quickly. He will put subs on at Half Time. Even earlier. But tactically we seem the same. The defence is not stopping the basics. Why, is it the coaching? Is the dialogue getting misinterpreted? There does not seem to be a team cohesion, the plan is not there. The style is not obvious.
We all know about El Loppos appointment. He was the cheap option. Not contracted elsewhere. A lot of focus on Steidman and his movements with recruitment.
I for one wanted a young, forward thinking Manager. Front foot football. A clear modern take on the modern game. Not a household name necessarily. Look at Rooney, Lampard, Gerrard. All have not covered themselves in glory.
But look around. Lesser household names are coming up trumps. McKenna at Ipswich is a revelation. I watched Ipswich yesterday and they scared the hell out of me. Tremendous cohesion, work ethic, fluidity and creativity. Not too mention a couple of players we looked at Jack Clarke being one. Theres Maresca at Chelsea. Poached from Leicester, could we not have done that? Hurzeler has come in at Brighton and done wonders. All young, all destined for greater things. Then there was Amorim, who must surely be the one that got away. He is destined for the big time along with Xabi Alonso.
All I'm saying is. There are younger Managers out there who we could have got. Who have a playing style/identity that is clearly defined.
What is Lopoteugi's style? Does anybody know? Does El Loppo himself know? Does he make it up as he goes along? Yes, he needs time. Yes Stratford was not built in a day! But surely there has to be clearly defined targets. Not conceding goals, being hard to break down. Being clinical in front of goal!
Just don't tell me "it's no importanté Senor.......................!!
