Totally agree but Nico is probably too long in the tooth to change now, he's not even clever with it.
Low post numbers coupled with wumming after a defeat is usually a sure sign of ragginess. You've managed 16 in 2 and a half years I see........
We were tantalisingly close until that point...
Tbh we have to score.
And sometimes we have to score from just one or two chances.
If we don't fix it we need new players.
Tbh we have to score.
And sometimes we have to score from just one or two chances.
If we don't fix it we need new players.
True, and a bit of checking back seems to show you nailing the quantity doesn't make quality argument. I'll post when I have something to say, rather than gravitate to this place every time I feel the need to whine or throw a strop
Excellent post.
I was pretty much ciber bullied for defending Pellegrini.
I think like you, perhaps Pellegrini deserves a bit more credit. The issues he was blamed for are still as clear as day.
I much like you feel the problems lies within the squad. It's dated both in age and type of player. We clearly lack the pace, energy and physicality as a squad. Too many players with no future, and they know it. That is never a good thing. I was slaughter by the usual keyboard warriors for this belief at the start of the season.
Fans are very reactionary, regardless of blame, we have issues and Guardiola is the man to address them and it will take time.
Just got in so a few brief points
On a more positive note
- As it is clear that our players do not have the ability to play the way Pep wants them to, it is up to Pep to devise a system which they can play
- Too many players do not look as if they knew where they were supposed to be which surprises me as I've heard so many ex Pep players say that this is one area of coaching he excels at
- Our defence is a shambles but what can we expect when there is no comments so stench in team selection
- Aguero can only play on his own up top when he is on a good run of form, otherwise he is too deep and ineffective
- Bravo needs time away from the team to build his confidence do force him to play for his place - same as Joe did last season
- Otamendi's theatrics are cringe worthy
- The change of formation following the substitution actually made us worse, we were all over their midfield first half then complete exposed after the substitution
- Sterling was excellent
- KDB had a great first half
- The carpet in the directors box seating at goodison is an effective barrier against the cold toes suffered when otherwise feet are directly above concrete
- The chocolate torte dessert was divine and I'm not usually a fan of it