I think KDB has a bee in his bonnet about something, he’s throwing his arms about a lot, seems to be waving his arms at the crowd, something between him and Pep as well, at half time Pep went on the pitch to him instead of going down the tunnel.Apologies if this has been covered, but I've scrolled through the last few pages and haven't seen it mentioned...
Can anyone in the East Stand confirm if KDB had words with some fans who were getting at Walker in the second half? It happened fairly late on, I think around the time Walker needlessly gave the ball away taking a free kick. KDB was definitely shouting something towards fans sat on that side, but I was too far away to make out what was said and the only thing I could think of was that it was in response to some abuse Walker was getting. Interested to know if anyone caught what he was saying.
Not getting a contract offer I would say.I think KDB has a bee in his bonnet about something, he’s throwing his arms about a lot, seems to be waving his arms at the crowd, something between him and Pep as well, at half time Pep went on the pitch to him instead of going down the tunnel.
I think the penultimate paragraph of your post precisely sums up what is required to play in a team managed by Pep. Quite simply the system depends on the players being perfect or at the very least near perfect for it to work. Any drop off results in the problems we have seen with our midfield and defence this season and to a much lesser extent over previous seasons.The reality is it isn't that new
Look at the goals we were conceding last season, a lot looked pretty identical to each other, teams catching us in possession and we're unable to get numbers back. We got away with it more because we had a bit more legs but now we don't.
The warning signs were there last season I thought. There was a period where almost every goal we conceded looked identical.
I think it's almost unavoidable in the way we attack. Look how far we push the whole team up when we have possession. It's obviously been very successful but it also requires complete control, little room for error in terms of losing the ball and you need the legs to recover, which isn't really the case this season.
If we keep playing our usual attacking style while in possession, I don't see much changing until we get some new quality and fresher legs in the side.
Not getting a contract offer I would say.
Well said. We are lucky and we will be like a phoenix and rise from the ashes. JMHO.Just watched the KDB post match interview, I think there maybe a bit of ill feeling between players and supporters, we are obviously all pissed off at this season but he’s right in his comments of what we have achieved over the last 10 years is phenomenal, had we won a title every other year and the odd cup I don’t think people would be as annoyed at this season. However especially in the last 4 years what the team has done is nothing short of a miracle, no one else has every done it, we have been spoiled and myself included have behaved a bit like a spoiled child at times not getting what they want.
Had we dropped off after the treble I think most would’ve accepted it but because we won 4 in a row everyone expects it to last forever, it doesn’t. This season is a wake up call that they are human and they can lose, just accept it enjoy your matchdays and next year we no doubt will be back up there.