is self-confidence the same as arrogance then?

not for me.
Arrogance is a barrier to self-knowledge. If he had any insight into the way things are he could have resigned himself after Derby.

Because here's what events at CR proved yesterday: one poor spell in any future season under NW has the potential to see the return of that atmosphere.
It's a cancer, and it's caused at least in part by his lack of honest communication. The words that mangers say do actually mean something.

Posted By: niceanbright, Apr 18, 09:51:37