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- BBC News
'A visit to the roulette wheel'
Ruben Selles has been installed as Sheffield United head coach in place of Chris Wilder. Here's what you've had to say about Selles' appointment:Neil: Probably a big mistake. Selles is utterly unproven. He may the the next Jose Mourinho, but also might be the next David Weir. He may not make it to Christmas. Or he may lead us into the Champions League. For data-driven owners, this is seems one hell of a visit to the roulette Sheffield United have consistently appointed failed managers who have then failed at Bramall Lane too, since the day Dave Bassett left the club - and nothing will change under the new manager and Wilder was able to rebuild the team and keep them competitive. If Wilder was being replaced by a manager with a good pedigree then it would make sense. However, Selles doesn't fit into that category in any way. I hope I'm wrong but this could be a big That's a big gamble. Chris has been great and deserved another crack at the Premier League. Win percentage above 40% everywhere he's been. Phenomenal. Big-game results let him down. Selles' win percentage - never above 40% anywhere he's been. We've heard they are going for data-driven recruitment. It would seem not. I don't understand this roll of the It's a big gamble, but football is all about moving forward. I hope the analytical approach favoured by the owners will not lose sight of traditional Underwhelmed by the appointment of Selles - his CV suggests possibility but also tactical rigidity and lack of attacking strategies - if we're not off to a flying start, things could turn A club like United need to fully embrace the modern methods being utilised successfully by other medium-sized clubs. Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth are the poster boys for this approach but Liverpool and Spurs have had success using analytics and there will have been others. It stings to let such a talismanic manager leave, to be replaced by a (so far) less successful coach, but if this truly is the dawn of a new era then it will be worth it. We'll Given the new recruitment system uses AI and statistical analysis the switch from Wilder to Selles, based on past performance and achievement, is a massive step in the wrong direction. Trust in the new owners and the board is seriously in doubt for It is a shocking decision on a basic football level. Replacing one of the most successful managers the club has ever had - a dodgy VAR call and a last-minute wonder goal from nowhere away from another promotion by the way! - with a guy who's biggest achievement so far is sixth in League One or just nine wins with Hull and barely staying up. However, more worrying is the corporate tone of the statements from the club which imply they want a yes man to dictate ideas to and that they do not respect or appreciate the unique bond that Wilder has with this club and the fans. Unfortunately the Blades will end up in the mid table of the Championship again for the next few years now as a result. Makes me not want to bother watching Totally the wrong move, Wilder is a Blade through and through. He shouldn't have been sacked but then to bring in an also-ran in his place is diabolical. We should have at least brought in someone who has a proven track record of getting teams promoted.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DAVV to recheck MBA answersheets after mass failures in two subjects
Indore: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) on Thursday initiated a re-evaluation process of answersheets for two MBA first-semester subjects — Quantitative Techniques and Accounts for Managers — after a significant number of students failed in these papers. The move comes after a wave of complaints from students, who raised concerns over possible discrepancies in evaluation. In the recently declared MBA results, a majority of students failed in only these two subjects, prompting the university to suspect lapses in the checking process. Taking the objections seriously, the university has begun scrutinising both, the marksheets and the answersheets. "The unusual pattern of failure, restricted to only two subjects, has raised valid concerns. We are re-checking the answersheets to ensure there was no error in evaluation," said Dr Ashesh Tiwari, DAVV examination controller. In addition to evaluation concerns, students of the second and fourth semesters faced logistical challenges when their ATKT and main exams were scheduled at the same time. After receiving complaints, the university revised the exam schedule. Now, instead of the morning slot, the overlapping papers will be held from 3 to 6 PM, eliminating the clash. Third-semester students also encountered technical difficulties while applying for revaluation. The link on the official website was non-functional for a period, preventing them from submitting applications. The issue has since been resolved.
