The Importance of Emotional Control in Football
The Importance of Emotional Control in Football
A Difficult Decision for Chelsea
On
a Saturday afternoon, Chelsea faced a challenging situation in a Premier League
match against West Ham United. In the 89th minute, the referee did not award a
penalty for an incident involving West Ham substitute Tomas Soucek. The
decision left Chelsea on the losing side.
The West Ham Coach's Reasonable Response
West
Ham's head coach, Graham Potter, demonstrated a level-headed response to the
situation. He showed a good example of controlling emotions and remaining
professional. However, the author suggests that some fans may have preferred to
see a more passionate reaction from their coach.
Fans' Desires for Emotional Outbursts
Football
supporters can be divided on the importance of emotional control in a coach.
Some may appreciate a calm and composed demeanor, while others may want to see
their coach let their emotions run wild. The non-award of the penalty increased
frustration among Chelsea fans, who have been accustomed to watching coaches
such as Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, and Thomas Tuchel display strong
emotional responses to controversial decisions.
Balancing Passion and Professionalism
The situation highlights the delicate balance that coaches and
managers must maintain between showing passion and maintaining professionalism.
Each individual will handle such situations differently, and it is up to the
coach to determine the best approach for their team.
"New Style of Leadership":
Nobody
expects Potter to adopt the same demeanor as previous managers such as Conte,
who were known for haranguing officials. Potter's approach, in which he doesn't
let his emotions get the best of him, is commendable.
However,
fans are calling for Potter to show more emotion and make it evident that he is
fully invested in fighting for the club.
"Motivation
for the Team":
Potter's
players could also benefit from seeing him let loose every now and then,
especially after a lackluster second-half performance during the recent draw
against West Ham United.
"Criticism of Potter's Response":
Potter's response to the penalty decision was criticized by BT
pundits, who felt that his statement, "These are the little things you
need to go in your favor and at the moment they are not, so that's life and
there is nothing to complain about," was not enough. Chelsea supporters
felt that there was definitely something to complain about, as West Ham's Tomas
Soucek was not penalized for using his hand to stop a shot.
Potter's Reaction to Incident Raises Questions
West
Ham United head coach Graham Potter's response to the controversial 89th-minute
penalty decision against Chelsea was not enough to satisfy the fans and former
players. While Potter's reactions have always been diplomatic and professional,
the BT pundits felt that he could have expressed more emotion and anger to show
his support for the club.
Former
Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole said: “He’s always diplomatic, he’s doing a
fantastic job, but I think if he had someone in his staff who’s maybe been at
that level, managed at that level, you need to cause a bit of an uproar because
it does two things. It takes the deflection from the bad elements of your
performance, and it also puts it on VAR.”
Rio
Ferdinand added: "Former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, would have been
at it in that press conference today and it would have been the story of
tomorrow. The back page would have been ‘Mourinho slams VAR,’ and it takes the
gloss off what happened on the pitch."
While
Potter's reaction to the incident was stronger in the written media, as he
wryly said: “I thought it was a good save. You need your keeper sometimes to
get you a point.” But this wasn't the time for jokes or sarcasm. It was time to
show his fighting spirit and claim that Chelsea had been robbed.
Chelsea's Performance Raises Questions
Despite the controversy surrounding the penalty decision,
Chelsea's performance in the second half of the game was lacking. They had
started off strong, taking the lead through Joao Felix within the first 20
minutes, but allowed West Ham to equalize through Emerson after Reece James
switched off at the back post. The draw at the London Stadium means Potter's
team has only won twice in 13 Premier League games, and the frustration of the
fans has been cranked up several levels.
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