Tonight was abysmal, and should have shocked even the most ardent supporter into questioning what we're doing.
Dickie's foul was what a young player will sometimes do; he'll learn from that.
Barbet's back pass was a mistake, and we'd like to think he won't do that again anytime soon.
The third goal going through Osman's legs just telegraphed we had to laugh this off (if not drink it off).
The bigger issue -- and it's not MW, who I believe is a steadying influence -- is player quality.
Tonight was a metaphor for the past few seasons -- mis-kicks all over the pitch, inconsistent ball skills, no finishing touch in the box.
I dig Dom Ball's effort, Ilias' push, Carroll's intentions, Wallace's character -- but have any of them shown any game ability to make those things count?
Personally, I hope BOS can still be retained (he IS our spark plug), Dykes finds an attacking partner he gels with (I think Willock over Bonne), and Dieng keeps progressing as a very young but talented keeper.
If those things happen, we will steady the ship. If not, we may sink but it won't be because of bad coaching or bad luck as much as it would reflect overall player mediocrity.
Dickie's foul was what a young player will sometimes do; he'll learn from that.
Barbet's back pass was a mistake, and we'd like to think he won't do that again anytime soon.
The third goal going through Osman's legs just telegraphed we had to laugh this off (if not drink it off).
The bigger issue -- and it's not MW, who I believe is a steadying influence -- is player quality.
Tonight was a metaphor for the past few seasons -- mis-kicks all over the pitch, inconsistent ball skills, no finishing touch in the box.
I dig Dom Ball's effort, Ilias' push, Carroll's intentions, Wallace's character -- but have any of them shown any game ability to make those things count?
Personally, I hope BOS can still be retained (he IS our spark plug), Dykes finds an attacking partner he gels with (I think Willock over Bonne), and Dieng keeps progressing as a very young but talented keeper.
If those things happen, we will steady the ship. If not, we may sink but it won't be because of bad coaching or bad luck as much as it would reflect overall player mediocrity.
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