The women generally look like they are just trying to get through the game without injury, resigned to the fact that they have already lost the league.
Low energy, from both sides. Really disappointing to see, to be honest.
I am sure Taylor apologists will say that the team improved over last season, and losing Shaw for the run-in had a huge impact, therefore bottling the league can be forgiven.
But I am not sure Taylor is really the cause of the relative improvement, a better manager would have figured out a way to better cover Bunny’s absence (and motivate the team), and I think Taylor’s lack of in-game nous will hold the team back generally over the next few seasons.
I also can’t see a Pep-managed team finishing the season so timidly, which for me, should be the standard to which all City teams aspire. For me, Taylor has been far too happy (or just indifferent) with how the title challenge went off the rails. In my mind, it shows he doesn’t have the natural mindset needed to be successful at the top level.
It may be harsh, but I am quite disappointed in how the latter stages of the season were managed.