Comments on: Schellas Hyndman Press Conference

By: dude

dude — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:02:14 +0000

You are right, it is not fair to blame Texas weather and locust invasions on Hitch …

By: jsig

jsig — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:05:05 +0000

An awful look of hooey and smoking gun theorists. The team hired a solid and experienced soccer coach. I wouldn’t expect everyone to agree, but I think it is a good hire. The only measure and the only thing of any real importance is how we look on the pitch and what kind of results we get. I am expecting positive improvements on both counts based on both our coaching staff and player personnel.

For those of you who blame everything including Texas weather and locust invasions on Hitch…get a grip. I remember a near empty stadium when FCD moved to Frisco (I mean EMPTY), and things have gotten better, and I suspect will continue to improve.

Let’s all be positive and supportive, or we will need to stop calling ourselves fans.

By: texgator

texgator — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:25:04 +0000

Right…like Alexi Lalas decided on Gullit on his own.

By: peter Welpton

peter Welpton — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:07:17 +0000

Ccart5 – the problem with your theory is that the Hunts hired Hyndman, not Hitch. This was their choice, not his specifically.

Hitch is out at the end of this season. What is interesting will be to see what person will want the GM gig without the ability to bring in his own coaching staff…

By: ccart5

ccart5 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:41:28 +0000

FC Dallas fans, don’t misunderstand the recent moves here. This is all about Hitchcock keeping his job. These events are completely predictable and are used over and over again. GM hires coach, promises to build team. Team does mediocre at best. Heads must role. GM fires coach goes thru extensive search to find new coach. New coach comes in, claims he needs time to evaluate, train, re-sign and recruit new players. The GM has bought himself at least 1.5 more seasons – maybe even longer. Repear the fire/hire process as needed.

I thought FC Dallas was on the edge of becoming another Houston/Rev type franchise – always in the playoffs. Now, I don’t know. There is still talent on this team, until they run it off.

By: texgator

texgator — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:37:56 +0000

Uh Oh loses all credibility when he claims that the only reason Schellas kept his job as SMU was because people were afraid of his black belt. Thats the most ridiculous assertation I’ve heard in a while.

I don’t know if Schellas will work out or not. I’m willing to give him the chance. Personally, I’m just happy we broke the cycle of hiring the assistant of the guy they just fired. That was idiotic and it got us nowhwere.

The idea that Schellas is the “coach for life” because of his relationship with the Hunts is almost as ridiculous as Uh Oh’s black belt theory. Coaches and owners frequently have good relationships, but it doesnt stop them from making sound decisions. Look at Cuban and Nelly for a good example.

By: Moose McDowell

Moose McDowell — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:53:22 +0000

Everyone who claims to be “in the know” keeps saying the same thing, but Hyndman did indeed get the job, so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.

When everything is said and done this is just another job, and anyone who has been in the workforce (and these kids on the field don’t have a lot of experience) for more than a few years knows that you go through this several times in your life – a guy that you don’t want leading you ends up being your leader. You might be right that he couldn’t find his ass with a map, but in the end if you don’t suck it up, put your head down and work then the only one you will hurt is yourself. Good luck, coach.

By: The Skeptic

The Skeptic — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:46:06 +0000

We should all come to terms with the fact that regardless of how dismal of a job SH does, he will never be fired. We’re stuck with him for as long as the Hunts own FCD.

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:32:46 +0000

I didnt say he wouldnt do a good job. I just said his track record seems like a perfect fit

By: gburrs

gburrs — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:59:24 +0000

Regardless of the rhetoric, good or bad, I’ll give him an opportunity to show us the futbol imaginaton, but I am also not inclinded to renew my season tickets………