Acknowledging shortcomings in team support, a key figure admitted that a more attuned staff presence from the outset could have prevented a challenging dynamic for a coach who ultimately achieved success.
Staff Support and Accountability
A candid assessment reveals shared responsibility for performance fluctuations and transfer outcomes.
- A lack of initial understanding within the coaching staff contributed to difficulties.
- Support for the coach remained consistent despite media scrutiny.
- Both staff and players share accountability for performance levels.
- Unsuccessful player transfers are acknowledged as a collective failure.
“In hindsight, it would have been good if Magnin had had someone on his staff who understood him from the start, so that he didn’t end up in a double-winner environment,” the source stated. “But I supported him until the end and blocked out a lot of what came out in the media.”
The assessment didn’t shy away from acknowledging broader areas of responsibility. If players failed to replicate previous successes, the blame wasn’t solely directed at the coach. “If certain players don’t reach the performance level of the previous season, it’s partly the fault of the staff, but also the players.”
Furthermore, the source took ownership of transfer decisions. “If the transfers don’t work out, that’s our fault too.” A willingness to engage in self-criticism was emphasized. “We wouldn’t be self-critical enough if we just blamed the coach and said we did everything right, because that wasn’t the case.”
