Diego
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Just looking into some other comments made by players on Karanka at the time to see if they all thought he was an arrogant pr*ck with 'mental health issues' as some declare on here...
Leadbitter on when he was sacked:
"Speaking on behalf of the players, the news (of Karanka's departure) was disappointing. We've had three-and-a-half years of memories, some really good memories.
"We'd all like to wish Aitor all the best. He came in this morning, thanking us for all the efforts. We're a bit disappointed at the minute, but we move on."
He also said this: “Aitor came in after Tony and Aitor was brilliant. Aitor's coaching and his work on the training pitch was top drawer. His sessions and his work rate was second to none.”
Friend on joining his Birmingham team:
“Aitor is a big reason for my move,”
“I had a successful time with him at Middlesbrough and I know what he’s all about. I know he’s looking to build something here and the club has got ambition.”
Clayton on doing the same:
"When I found out Birmingham were interested, Aitor was the big thing for me. He knows how to succeed in this league.
"We have a manager here that, if given the right tools, when he gets it right he's proven he can do it."
David Nugent after the Hull game:
“We’re all behind him and always have been,”
“We’ve had a bit of a struggle in the past couple of weeks with results but I think (Friday) showed that we are all together - a full house at the Riverside and the fans are on our side.”
Woodgate on Karanka inspiring him to become a manager:
“It was under Aitor Karanka when I really wanted to become a manager because I saw how organised he was and his standards and the structure to his game,"
Downing couldn’t even bring himself to compliment Karanka on the coaching side of his game. Harsh I feel. He clearly had us organised and we played with a game plan. He coached them well, that can’t be argued I feel.