Opinions are easy when you’re sitting on the sofa.
“Tactics should be like this.”
“That player should start.”
“The manager got everything wrong.”
Everyone suddenly thinks they’re a genius manager.
But the moment you actually stand on the touchline, make decisions in real time, deal with pressure, injuries, egos, and 70,000 fans watching… the story changes very quickly.
Criticising is easy. Managing isn’t.
Turned down the bao buns initially. The people wanted two bao buns. Upgraded the order to include four bao buns. No hesitation. Adapted and unfazed. Man of the people. True leadership.