soccer dude
SILVER ELITE
Mr. Boon has been a polarizing figure. He has devotees, has a lot of experience and knowledge to pass on, can definitely develop certain players, and is an ally and advocate when your interests and his intersect. He plays a Chelsea-style counterattacking, direct and high-paced game.
Some things to be aware of: he picks favorites and selectively applies his policies (they are optional, at his discretion). He has said in the past it is his goal to do what is best for the best players (not everyone). He definitely has a win at all costs attitude at all times, no matter age group or event.
As for the integrity comment -- most significantly, he over-promises. Now some claim he deliberately says what people want to hear, knowing he cannot deliver. I expect he believes everything he says at the time, but when circumstances change, so does his decision/commitment/memory.
I am sure people can give you plenty of stories about him that might make you laugh, cry, ghasp or just shake your head and decide to move on.
I can some facts to this. I do know he had a good Legends team last year that won a lot of games but then bailed to take over my old Corinthians 03 that I left. Then, after 3 or 4 months he bailed on that too. The parents on that team didn't know why either as I'm good friends with them. Just disappeared one day never to be seen again. Rumor from those parents is that he clashed with the DOC over there (CM). That came from the parents of that team. So, longevity is definitely not his forte.