Is it right to blame your players in public ?

[Berkovic_blue]

Mancini got it totally and utterly wrong yesterday, as he has done a few times this season. But after that performance from 3 or 4 of the individual players yesterday they can have no complaints if the manager has a go at them.

So in answer to your question, no it isn't right normally. But anyone who doesn't see it from Mancini's side after the way the players let him down yesterday is being a bit mischievous imo.

Well said. Sometimes the players deserve to be lambasted publically and yesterday was one of those days.

 

[lawmanreturns]

I see no problem with public criticism. They are professionals who perform in public to paying customers. The players should be able to admist to mistakes and lack of quality.

In reality, most of them are fragile millionaires who will switch clubs if they don't feel "loved", so criticize them to journalists at your own risk!

 

[kevinmcfc]

I see no problem with public criticism. They are professionals who perform in public to paying customers. The players should be able to admist to mistakes and lack of quality.

In reality, most of them are fragile millionaires who will switch clubs if they don't feel "loved", so criticize them to journalists at your own risk!

He was right to have a go at that performance.

 

[Comrade Buka]

Attitude reflects leadership.

 

[moomba]

Ends justify the means.

 

[Freestyler]

Piss poor man management from Mancini, it's been like that since day one.

 

[FantasyIreland]

A Poor workman blames his tools.

Any criticism should be kept behind closed doors.

 

[mancity1]

If it helps in any way to make the playing realise that they need to pull their heads in and give 100 per cent every week no matter the opposition then why not?

These players are playing nowhere near the level required to be considered worthy champions.

If they don't care then ship them off at the earliest opportunity and replace them with players who do care.

The supporters deserve much more than the rubbish served up on Saturday night and some so called big names should pay for it by being dropped until they demonstrate they are up for it.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

If he does NOT have a go at the players after that performance, then WHEN?

He said about two players played well. He was trying to be fair to Zaba and Clichy....and I even think they were WAAAAAAAY too far forward when Barry got the ball right before the first goal.

It was a nightmare performance and given that we have now dropped 7 points from 9, against two teams in the bottom third and one from the middle third, it points to a team that has run out of energy and ideas. And, with the exception of half the game at QPR, we have been played off the park for looooooooooooong stretches in all 3 games.

Too many draws this season, and no real match winners in sight in most games. Too bad there are not four or five Zaba's and a handful of Milner's on this team, because at least they will work their arses off when things are not going as well as they would like. Too many players disappear when the going gets tough.

And, if Yaya was fit enough to be on the pitch for 90 minutes, how can Kolo not have been fit to play in the right center half position, freeing Garcia to play in midfield or on the bench? No way the midfield that was picked to play was anywhere close to suitable for the team and the conditions. Nasri? Really? Milner all day every day, especially given his recent form!

 

[lawmanreturns]

Has Bobby ever held up his own hand for blame? I can't recall that happening...