I listen to what Shogun says about this game and his players way more intently than any other manager here. I think its funny the people who push themselves as experts here and try to write him off, or talk down to him/about him. It's silly.
Be specific wolph. I don't think anyone here has pushed themselves forward as an "expert". Nor do I think anyone's written him off. I've stated SEVERAL TIMES that I envy that he has an all-Nippon team, and that he's done well to construct it. Nor has anyone here played down his successes or his individual players.
To allude that this is what has been said is pretty shoddy work on your part wolph. Oh well.
I HAVE said that I think he goes on too much about his players at times. As do you. All I said was that I was trying to bite my tongue in those instances. Again... "oh well".
He has my respect because he deserves it. I have no qualms considering him a better manager, better dude, humbler dude, smarter dude, friendlier dude than me...whatever. I give respect where respect is due.
Same wolph. And that exists until someone does something for that reality to change. If someone doesn't deserve it, then I don't give it.
A third and last time: oh well.
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