I recorded video of myself watching the minutes of injury time last night. Hoping (and believing) we’ll come back with last minutes goal, just like we’ve done before. Time after time. But it wasn’t to be. I held my head in disgust, realizing this is the end of our worst season ever. Lowest position in…
Tag: football management
The Pitch of Performance: Why Talent Alone Isn’t Enough in Organizational Play
In the world of football (or soccer, as it’s called in some parts of the world), we often see players who shine brightly in one club only to dim when transferred to another. This phenomenon isn’t just about the player; it’s largely about the environment they’re placed in. Similarly, within organizations, the surrounding culture, leadership,…
Gerbang Selatan: Gerbang Kesuksesan?
Sudah menjadi faham awam, kalau jadi fans Timnas Inggris itu selalu akrab dengan kekecewaan. Kekecewaan yang berakar dari fungsi ekspektasi yang terlalu tinggi, namun tidak dibarengi dengan keberhasilan. Belum lagi slogan “Football is Coming Home” yang malah kini jadi olok-olok. Slogan yang berawal di tahun 1996, saat Inggris menjadi tuan rumah Piala Eropa 1996. Nama-nama besar seperti…
Ten Hag 1st Season Review in Manchester United
It started from the Manchester United fans account tweet (@UtdDistrict) which tickled me: “How do you rate Ten Hag first season?” I pondered a bit. But since it’s matters close to my heart, I quickly rated him and listed the (+) and (-) of Ten Hag’s first season. To my surprise, my post got hundreds…
Ole Ole Ole…
Dengan kemenangan atas Fulham kemarin, Manchester United (Man Utd) sementara berada di Posisi 4, menggeser Chelsea yang dibantai Manchester City secara mengenaskan. Keberhasilan menyodok ke peringkat 4 ini hampir tidak terbayangkan di bulan Desember lalu. Saat banyak fans (Man Utd) menganggap musim 2018-2019 sudah usai. Pasalnya, tim asuhan Jose Mourinho baru saja dibantai 3-1 oleh…