Clement totally understands how to motivate players

Yes, he demands respect. Yes, he has told players that if they dont meet his minimum demands, they wont play. But I also think its so much more than that.

Contrary to what one often reads deep motivation doesnt come from threats, or demands. It doesnt come from money either, although of course what success can lead to in terms of money is a thing for most of it, and I'm not saying it isnt. True, deep intrinsic motivation comes from buying into a vision and being so invested in it you give everything. Genuinely buying in to it, and thinking you'll do whatever it takes. Did Ronaldo become the best player in the world (arguably) because it would make him rich, even if that was probably part of it?

I think what Clement has done is sell people on what he can do for them and their careers, if they listen to him and work. Who in our squad doesnt want to play in the Premier League? Who wouldnt love a call up to their country? To play at a World Cup? Yes, to get a move to a massive club where they might win trophies and play in Europe? I think Clement has sold players on the vision that if they really commit and follow him, he'll make them much much better players. Work with me, and i'll help make you the best player you can be. And because the players can already see that he knows enough for this to be credible - he is making each player much better individually already - a load of our squad have said "yes please".

And now, he's got a squad that will run through walls for him. It's been incredible what he's done, not just in football terms, but from a leadership perspective.

Posted By: Under soil heating on January 23rd 2026 at 09:25:01

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Spent the last 2 days with someone well connected to local media. (NCFC) - Snakepit Divorceee, Jan 23, 07:42:35
- I don't think you need connections to local media to realise all that (n/m) (NCFC) - Jimbocharles, Jan 23, 11:11:59
- Now I’m not saying I have no faith in Liam Manning (NCFC) - JoeyDeacon, Jan 23, 11:04:29
  - Here is the problem.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 23, 13:35:49
    - Or just do what he did at norwich and lose practically every game (n/m) (NCFC) - footymadman, Jan 23, 16:33:29
- We listened to him in Press Conferences (NCFC) - inutero, Jan 23, 09:50:44
- The Huddersfield statements (NCFC) - norwaay, Jan 23, 09:49:34
  - “A renewed sense of pride” (NCFC) - jamesward, Jan 23, 09:56:13
    - I don't even know where to start with this sentence. (NCFC) - norwaay, Jan 23, 10:43:33
      - Complete nonsense (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jan 23, 10:53:39
- He is a terrible coach and players weren’t having him (n/m) (NCFC) - thirsty work, Jan 23, 09:20:05
- tbf if they weren't following gameplans it figures you wouldn't see any evidence of them (n/m) (NCFC) - mr carra, Jan 23, 08:13:01
  - True (n/m) (NCFC) - Snakepit Divorceee, Jan 23, 08:24:54
- Clement had even less input ... but seems to have managed (NCFC) - paulg, Jan 23, 07:45:23
  - Yep (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jan 23, 08:53:28
  - Agreed. (n/m) (NCFC) - Snakepit Divorceee, Jan 23, 08:12:10
  - Language barrier maybe.. (NCFC) - ParrotPuncher, Jan 23, 07:58:04
    - PC comes across as the type of chap who tells players what's expected. The players... (NCFC) - DrDublin, Jan 23, 08:08:47
      - Clement totally understands how to motivate players (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jan 23, 09:25:01
        
        Is this what you call (NCFC) - Molmans Custard, Jan 23, 12:55:33
        
        i loved his reaction to chants by the fans to give them a wave during the game (NCFC) - Tombs, Jan 23, 11:32:38
        
        100%. Just comes across as not only intelligent, but wise. (n/m) (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jan 23, 12:05:00
        
        Ah, but which Ronaldo? (NCFC) - APB, Jan 23, 09:56:48
        
        the ice cream bloke? (n/m) (NCFC) - dr fanta, Jan 23, 10:34:06
        
        whereas manning knows the words to use because he learned them from a book (NCFC) - paulg, Jan 23, 09:47:22
        
        It’s a bit like when Ed Miliband was asked if he was tough enough (NCFC) - jamesward, Jan 23, 09:51:12
        
        mercifully, I'd forgotten that ... unfortunately, he's not the only one (n/m) (NCFC) - paulg, Jan 23, 10:05:25

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