A couple of interesting articles today around coaches who are in the middle of failure but seem to fall under the power of delusion along with their supporters:
Jurgen Klinsmann - US Soccer
"More than the ugly losses, more than the constant tinkering, more than the clear lack of progress or identity or even the danger of missing out on the 2018 World Cup in Russia, what finally sealed Jurgen Klinsmann's dismissal may have been his mouth."
"That it went so wrong has to be painful for Gulati. He chased Klinsmann for five years -- offering him the job in 2006 and again in 2010 -- before finally landing his man. At the time, it felt like a coup; the charismatic former World Cup-winning player was a longtime California resident who had reinvigorated the Germany national team. But Gulati also ignored the fact that Klinsmann's reputation in coaching circles had plummeted following a failed stint at Bayern Munich."
http://www.espnfc.com/club/united-s...-excuses-the-final-straw-for-us-soccer-chiefs
Charlie Strong - University of Texas
"Texas defensive tackle Paul Boyette Jr. was moved to tears while making his passionate defense of Strong on Monday. A senior, Boyette said Strong taught him to become a man and hasn't been given enough time to turn the program around."
"Boyette said he never thought Texas would end up in this predicament this season. He said he believes that, despite his coach's 16-20 record in Austin, Strong has built a foundation for the program and set it up for big success in 2017 and beyond. Players agreed with Strong's argument Monday that the Longhorns will play for a national championship again in the near future. They believe they're close, even after a 24-21 overtime loss to 2-9 Kansas that made them 5-6 and 3-5 in the Big 12."
http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ns-gets-vocal-support-players-news-conference
Jurgen Klinsmann - US Soccer
"More than the ugly losses, more than the constant tinkering, more than the clear lack of progress or identity or even the danger of missing out on the 2018 World Cup in Russia, what finally sealed Jurgen Klinsmann's dismissal may have been his mouth."
"That it went so wrong has to be painful for Gulati. He chased Klinsmann for five years -- offering him the job in 2006 and again in 2010 -- before finally landing his man. At the time, it felt like a coup; the charismatic former World Cup-winning player was a longtime California resident who had reinvigorated the Germany national team. But Gulati also ignored the fact that Klinsmann's reputation in coaching circles had plummeted following a failed stint at Bayern Munich."
http://www.espnfc.com/club/united-s...-excuses-the-final-straw-for-us-soccer-chiefs
Charlie Strong - University of Texas
"Texas defensive tackle Paul Boyette Jr. was moved to tears while making his passionate defense of Strong on Monday. A senior, Boyette said Strong taught him to become a man and hasn't been given enough time to turn the program around."
"Boyette said he never thought Texas would end up in this predicament this season. He said he believes that, despite his coach's 16-20 record in Austin, Strong has built a foundation for the program and set it up for big success in 2017 and beyond. Players agreed with Strong's argument Monday that the Longhorns will play for a national championship again in the near future. They believe they're close, even after a 24-21 overtime loss to 2-9 Kansas that made them 5-6 and 3-5 in the Big 12."
http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ns-gets-vocal-support-players-news-conference
