Frank Roche: What actually happens when managers decide to build a siege mentality?
Briefly

Jack O'Connor and Jim McGuinness have implemented an 'us-and-them' mentality in Gaelic football, which could impact effectiveness. Despite changes in the game, the behavior and mindset of football managers remain consistent. They retain their irritable nature, continuously seeking competitive advantages. Their resolve includes defending their teams against perceived unfairness and malevolence. The juxtaposition of evolving gameplay versus unchanged managerial attitudes illustrates a complex dynamic within the sport.
Jack O'Connor and Jim McGuinness have sought to create an 'us-and-them' approach, but that doesn't mean it will lead to success.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Gaelic football in the brave new world of the FRC is different. Football managers are not.
They are still cranky. Always chasing an edge. Ever-willing to defend their dressing room against the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men.
The dynamic in Gaelic football reflects a persistent struggle between innovation and traditional managerial attitudes.
Read at Independent
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