The Sports Psychology Blog
This Sports Psychology blog, comes after Newcastle United, end another difficult week, with a home defeat to Blackburn Rovers.
Football: Newcastle United - The Psychological Roots
So, if rumours are to be correct, either a South African, or Nigerian business consortium, are to buy Newcastle United, from Mike Ashley. Whoever it is, they will need a very clear strategy to succeed. That, and a real understanding, of the root cause of Newcastle United's persistent problems.
Without that understanding, they could fall prey to the same leadership mistakes, that have blighted this football club, for season after season. It is strongly recommended, that the new owners conduct a thorough psychological study on:
- The history of Newcastle as a city
- The history of the football club
- The relationship between the community and the football club
- The expectations of that community
- Why the Newcastle public, are so fanatical about their football
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The leadership mistakes at Newcastle United (both board and managers)
This study will give them some critical background, perspective and insight. Insight into the psychology of behaviours, and attitudes. The reason why things have been, as they have been. The understanding of how emotions, can have a negative impact on decision-making.
This study, will enable the owners, to conduct their business, and appoint a suitable manager, fully aware of the psychological pitfalls, that lie in wait for them. Potentially, this would be, the best investment they might make. For without this knowledge, they stand to repeat the same mistakes, that have threatened the stability of this football club.
