Academica said:
Chippy_boy said:
Sadly, this.
Jose single handedly won the head to head at our place. Fernandino's injury played a part sure, but that's not why we lost. He had psyched us out completely. The knock on effects were clearly visible at Norwich where we played with an obvious lack of swagger and confidence compared to our norm. It was the most nervy, laboured performance I have seen all season.
Maureen is only in first gear. He's not remotely bothered Yaya didn't get a ban, although it would likely have amused him if he did. It was just one of the countless opportunities he has to wind us up, and put pressure on the officials. One of our players will only have to cough loudly in the FA Cup game and they will see red.
To be honest I didn't use to mind Maureen and perhaps admired him more than anything. But the more I watch him, he really is a slimeball of the highest order.
Think the mind games are working on you but i'm sure Pellers and the players won't give a toss.
Not giving a toss is easier said than done mate. Us humans are not machines, fortunately or unfortunately whichever way you look at it. Psychology plays a huge part in sport and anyone who thinks otherwise is kidding themselves. Why do you think every professional sportsman at the top of their game - golfers, tennis players, cricketers or whatever - employ sports psychologists? Its because what's in your head REALLY matters.
It doesn't turn a shit golfer into Tiger Woods or the other way around, but it makes a difference if you can get someone riled. Cricketers spend 5 days solid, sledging their opponents for this very reason.
