Season 2011-12 Fan Articles
From my seat: Arsenal (A)
By Ken Buckley :: 10/12/2011
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A London away day to a top side who were celebrating 125 years of existence was not the best of fixtures to have, considering our predicament, which was not helped in the week with the thoughts of Jagielka. Everyone, from the chairman and board, right through to the fans and tea ladies, knows that we are somewhat hamstrung by having no money to spend on player acquisition, but his utterances seemed the ones of one player wanting out. Phil, we know we are in a mess... but when the stand-in captain goes into print with such thoughts, then self-confidence is not at the top of anyone?s agenda.
The team was texted through and Saha for Vellios was the only change and the bench looked optimistic at best. Drenthe still out with the foot injury sustained v Wolves (or so it is said). The moments up to kick-off were a parade of the good and the great of Arsenal past who provided a guard of honour for the present day Arsenal. Statues had been erected outside the ground and having read Tony Adams's book I guess it must be pretty easy these days to have a statue in your honour.
The game started and for a good 15 mins both teams seemed determined to pass each other to death; however, in that spell, we did have the first chance when the keeper punched out but only to Saha who had his shot blocked in the area. Arsenal, for all their passing, were getting no change from our midfield and especially our back four. We also gained a couple of corners which came to nought.
After the 15-minute mark, although both sides pressed, it was Arsenal who looked the more dangerous as we failed to not only trouble the keeper but were unable to get anything on target, a familiar situation. When Arsenal pressed, they really should have gone ahead first when Walcott got on the end of an Arteta through-ball and squared for Ramsey, who was foiled at the last moment by a superb last ditch block from Hibbert.
Then Van Persie was put through but the linesman's flag ruled offside; this was followed by Ramsey floating one over the bar when better was expected, and finally Gervinho through on goal and our hearts in mouths saw Howard block his effort away with his legs.
We were a little on the back foot now and but for sterling work from Heitinga in keeping Van Persie in his pocket and Jags thrashing things away and Hibbert covering both of them, we were quite grateful to reach the break all square when, if truth be told, we could have been 4 or 5 down.
Second half started with no changes and if anything I thought we were having the best of it without having much of a cutting edge. Arsenal did press but with Heitinga having a good game ensuring Van Persie was almost anonymous and finding time to stride forward with the ball. Walcott did have one shot of power that Howard saved but other than that it was mostly the Blues pressing but oh that missing link in the final third.
It was hard to determine what was missing; was it a striker who was quick and would gamble on where the ball might be delivered? Or was it a midfielder with poise and power and an eye for the killer pass? Probably both... but those types of players cost big bucks and tend to sign for Champions League teams.
Then, just after the hour-mark, the manager made a substitution: Saha off, that seemed fair enough... but Distin on and move Heitinga into midfield? ? completely mystified me as Heitinga was the main reason Arsenal were looking toothless as he had their talisman Van Persie in his pocket. I believe in the end that substitution is what cost us a point.
We were now in the land of 4-6-0 but with Cahill and Fellaini getting up as much as possible yet for some time we looked to be dominating and putting the Arsenal defence under pressure but the best we could muster in that period was a cross from Baines that Cahill ghosting in at the back post was just thwarted by the resolute Vermaelen getting his head there first.
Also in this spell, Neville fired one in from a Coleman pull-back and just shaved the bar and troubled only the top outside of the net.
70 mins arrived and I started to think of a hard-fought point when the value of having a top class striker was well and truly rammed home. With no Heitinga to dog him, Van Persie faded away from Jags and met a cross from Song first time and executed a superb left-foot volley that gave Howard no chance. His only real chance in the match and his classy finish left me bemoaning our plight.
The manager then took off Bilyaletdinov and our captain Neville for Gueye and a debut for McAleny. Although both had similar chances from the left of the 18-yd box, both finishes went out beyond the far post.
We tried hard but, without the craft and guile to create takeable chances. we were never able to put Arsenal under the pressure that a goal does and we did get into that last third often enough in the second half to have taken advantage of that elusive clinical finish that we don?t possess. I felt disappointed at the end that we didn?t get a point but in truth we could have easily been 4 down by half time.
MotM ? Heitinga
Overall today I thought we did the best we could with what we have got but, until we can start to score goals, then we will struggle. I thought today Bilyaletdinov had one of his better games and Coleman was a real threat down the right until it came to getting in the cross. This is something he seems to be struggling with at the moment.
Arteta was tidy without being anything special but I would rather have him with us than against us. Fellaini didn?t have one of his better games in centre mid but did look much better when thrown up front.
The CEO on Radio Merseyside Friday night said the accounts showed a stable well run club and explained the ?other operating costs? question but he did concede that the club needs to be sold to the right buyer for us to have any chance of progression. He did say some funds would be available in the January window and boy do we need them. I wish the manager all the best if he does indeed get his hands on some money as he will need luck because no-one wants to sell top players in January as every team is going for something and any sale usually results in inflated prices.
Norwich and Swansea next and I just hope we have enough to get six home points as fans' patience is starting to looked stretched and player confidence could do with such a timely boost. It will all hinge on finding a formula to score goals and not concede ? A tough one for you this week down Finch Farm way, Davey ? Go to it, La!
UP THE BLUES
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Andy Peers
2 Posted 11/12/2011 at 00:19:04
2 Posted 11/12/2011 at 00:19:04
First game I haven't watched all season and I will not be watching game highlights on Everton TV. It felt like I watched, it after reading match reports, as it was business as usual which is shit football. Distin for Saha, need I say more?
We are crying out for tactical change and to get stagnant journeymen players off the team. Trouble is if we change and lose then Moyes will go back to what we have been doing and all his fans will say "see what happens when we change things, Moyes knows best".
Does it really matter if we have some transfer funds to spend? If we do then it will probably be enough for one decent player and some loan signings and I have no faith in Moyes getting any good ones. We sold Beckford and Yak for £6 million total and we are in desperate need of them both back.
As somebody said on one of these threads, "Not to worry... Anichebe will be back soon." Got to have a laugh in such dire times.
We are crying out for tactical change and to get stagnant journeymen players off the team. Trouble is if we change and lose then Moyes will go back to what we have been doing and all his fans will say "see what happens when we change things, Moyes knows best".
Does it really matter if we have some transfer funds to spend? If we do then it will probably be enough for one decent player and some loan signings and I have no faith in Moyes getting any good ones. We sold Beckford and Yak for £6 million total and we are in desperate need of them both back.
As somebody said on one of these threads, "Not to worry... Anichebe will be back soon." Got to have a laugh in such dire times.
Gerry Grimes
3 Posted 11/12/2011 at 00:25:47
3 Posted 11/12/2011 at 00:25:47
Just back from a long day in London.
Yes , we could have been 3 or 4 down at HT but we started the second half well. Without creating much we had taken a grip in midfield and Cahill seemed to playing closer to Saha.
The Distin / Saha substitution was shocking at the time and even more shocking on reflection. We gave the impetus back to Arsenal and moved Heitinga, who had Van Persie clearly rattled, out of defence. It cost us a point but also showed a tactical approach that lacks belief and confidence in the team.
I can only imagine the thoughts of the 6 or 7 players who put in a decent shift today. Everton fans at the game were at best baffled and at worst furious on that decision. Maybe Moyes could let us know what was going through his mind.
Yes , we could have been 3 or 4 down at HT but we started the second half well. Without creating much we had taken a grip in midfield and Cahill seemed to playing closer to Saha.
The Distin / Saha substitution was shocking at the time and even more shocking on reflection. We gave the impetus back to Arsenal and moved Heitinga, who had Van Persie clearly rattled, out of defence. It cost us a point but also showed a tactical approach that lacks belief and confidence in the team.
I can only imagine the thoughts of the 6 or 7 players who put in a decent shift today. Everton fans at the game were at best baffled and at worst furious on that decision. Maybe Moyes could let us know what was going through his mind.
David Hallwood
4 Posted 11/12/2011 at 01:11:36
4 Posted 11/12/2011 at 01:11:36
Great report as ever Ken. I've just watched the extended highlights on sky, and as you point out it is difficult to put a finger on what's wrong becuause we're not getting hammered by any teams. But this is the 2nd game in a row that we haven't tested the goalkeeper, now that is a worrying statistic
Peter Barry
5 Posted 11/12/2011 at 04:50:24
5 Posted 11/12/2011 at 04:50:24
If Drenthe did , as has been reported, deck Dour Davey than I can only say 'get in there son' . If Dour Davey is, with misplaced Jock pride, keeping Drenthe out of an Everton team screaming for his pace and enterprise then Dour Davey is an even worse manager for the team and the supporters than I already think he is.
Graham Holliday
6 Posted 11/12/2011 at 08:52:08
6 Posted 11/12/2011 at 08:52:08
Ken - I saw an interview on Sky with Drenthe just yesterday and he said how much he was enjoying being part of Everton and hoping to be here long-term.
It wasn't possible to tell if it was an old interview being churned out but the impression was given that this was a midweek interview.
If that's the case, then I'd say the rumours that Drenthe has had a falling out are just that - rumours.
However, it's not beyond the realms of possibility that Sky jus dredged up an old interview and played it without researching!
I hope Moyes does have money to spend in January... but I'm still perplexed by his approach at times.
5 or 6 very winnable games coming up now, they will have a massive bearing on our season.
It wasn't possible to tell if it was an old interview being churned out but the impression was given that this was a midweek interview.
If that's the case, then I'd say the rumours that Drenthe has had a falling out are just that - rumours.
However, it's not beyond the realms of possibility that Sky jus dredged up an old interview and played it without researching!
I hope Moyes does have money to spend in January... but I'm still perplexed by his approach at times.
5 or 6 very winnable games coming up now, they will have a massive bearing on our season.
Michael Winstanley
7 Posted 11/12/2011 at 09:27:21
7 Posted 11/12/2011 at 09:27:21
Another good report Ken.
I thought Arsenal were okay but nothing special. If we could play with some purpose in the final third our results will improve. However, we don't create chances and we don't score goals.
Totally agree with you regarding Heitinga and Van Persie, a great performance.
As David said @4 we're not being battered by anyone, can Moyes figure it out for Norwich next Saturday???
I thought Arsenal were okay but nothing special. If we could play with some purpose in the final third our results will improve. However, we don't create chances and we don't score goals.
Totally agree with you regarding Heitinga and Van Persie, a great performance.
As David said @4 we're not being battered by anyone, can Moyes figure it out for Norwich next Saturday???
Dick Fearon
8 Posted 11/12/2011 at 09:12:33
8 Posted 11/12/2011 at 09:12:33
Davy, Davy, Davy, please don't take this personal but piss off and take po face Round with you.
Slowly but surely our never say die fighting spirit is eroded by the never ending Sunami of gloom coming from the dug out.
You have managed our club for ten years yet you are as far away from knowing what makes evertonians tick as day you arrived.
We are sick of your illogical and badly timed substitutions. Why replace
a striker with a defender when we desperately needed a goal. An answer to that would be appreciated for a start.
Slowly but surely our never say die fighting spirit is eroded by the never ending Sunami of gloom coming from the dug out.
You have managed our club for ten years yet you are as far away from knowing what makes evertonians tick as day you arrived.
We are sick of your illogical and badly timed substitutions. Why replace
a striker with a defender when we desperately needed a goal. An answer to that would be appreciated for a start.
Kunal Desai
9 Posted 11/12/2011 at 11:43:35
9 Posted 11/12/2011 at 11:43:35
Norwich and Swansea up next and you know what, we'll do well to get 3 points from those two games. I don't 6 points. Both will come to Goodison have a go at us and looking to take the 3 points. We're a soft touch at home and this will be further exploited by both these in the next two weeks.
Terry Downes
10 Posted 11/12/2011 at 12:13:53
10 Posted 11/12/2011 at 12:13:53
Where's the report that Drenthe decked Moyes come from??
Anto Byrne
11 Posted 11/12/2011 at 12:15:32
11 Posted 11/12/2011 at 12:15:32
Moyes putting on Distin was the last straw that broke the camels back. Surely if Saha had to come off then like for like. He got no support from Cahill who was the one that should have come off putting bily in that forward pocket and bringing on one of the the kids. At least we could say that Davy is looking to youth and why not have barkley on instead of the ineffective coleman. This is a team hamstrung by a dour defensive manager who said we did well, FFS the first half we were shite and should have been 3-0 down. Its a good squad of players but Moyes has no fucking idea how to play them. Tell me what is the fucking point. I think the tide is turning and those who still support Moyes are reconsidering their positions. TAXI
Ian Kearney
12 Posted 11/12/2011 at 12:56:53
12 Posted 11/12/2011 at 12:56:53
As a fully signed up member of the Hetinger for CH club, I fully agree with your assessment in that area Ken, fair and very accurate report all round as per.
Gary Lawler
13 Posted 11/12/2011 at 15:13:58
13 Posted 11/12/2011 at 15:13:58
As an Evertonian for 41 years, now residing down under, the plight of the club I love is heartbreaking. This anti-football has all but extinguished my passion for football.
With the magnificent coverage of the Premier League here on Foxtel, every game is shown live at stupid o'oclock in the morning; the amount of sleep I've lost watching our beloved club is beyond belief... but NO more. For the second week running, I've hit the ale hard & drifted off into a drunken slumber, waking up the following morning to find a scoreline that was all too predictable and expected. The game has been recorded but then is quickly deleted when hearing the reaction of mates on the social media.
It hurts to do this but what else is the option? Watch the match then go to bed at 3 in the morning, bad tempered & lay there for 2 to 3 hours thinking of what's gone wrong? The Mrs is happy these last few weeks as she says my mood is a hell of a lot better on a Sunday... My heart goes out to the poor sod's that pay their hard-earned money to watch the dour football on offer.
Please Everton give me a reason to watch the match in a positive state of mind, let my passion be rekindled, and send us to bed with a smile, for fuck's sake!
Ken Buckley
14 Posted 11/12/2011 at 16:04:36
14 Posted 11/12/2011 at 16:04:36
Gary #13, I don't know how we can send you to bed full of optimism but consider this. Home and away fans are still in the main supportive of Moyes but the crunch is coming as, game after game this season, it is obvious we are deficient on the playing front and, no matter how tactics are used to gain an advantage, the plain truth is we have little leeway to alter much at all. Better players being sold and not replaced leaves a huge burden on young kids who should never be put in this position unless they are of the calibre of a Rooney, Wilshere etc.
When all is said and done, my opinion is that this fact of lack of funds has left us in a position that virtually nothing can be done to alleviate in any way our lack of quality replacements and is the sole reason for the malaise of both players and fans. It is not as though we can't move forward, it is the ever-increasing thought that we can't even stand still and are moving backwards that is getting into most fans minds. You don't need a Blue Union or any other protest group, the club itself is doing it for them as it has over the years generated this position and the relative success of Moyes has highlighted their failings. They just could not back any progress made.
Nothing short of present board members putting substantial funds into the club or a successful takeover will alleviate the problem any time soon. Until that happens, we can just hope and be grateful for every point that comes our way. As things stand if we can get out our best starting eleven and they are on blob then we can get some decent results but injuries and suspensions will take their toll and, further down the line, age of players will take effect and any youngster who comes through and is coveted by others will have to be sold.
I can only hope that the present board will be successful in finding that elusive 'right buyer'. In the meantime I will cheer on what we have and hope for the best. Why? Because I am an Evertonian.
When all is said and done, my opinion is that this fact of lack of funds has left us in a position that virtually nothing can be done to alleviate in any way our lack of quality replacements and is the sole reason for the malaise of both players and fans. It is not as though we can't move forward, it is the ever-increasing thought that we can't even stand still and are moving backwards that is getting into most fans minds. You don't need a Blue Union or any other protest group, the club itself is doing it for them as it has over the years generated this position and the relative success of Moyes has highlighted their failings. They just could not back any progress made.
Nothing short of present board members putting substantial funds into the club or a successful takeover will alleviate the problem any time soon. Until that happens, we can just hope and be grateful for every point that comes our way. As things stand if we can get out our best starting eleven and they are on blob then we can get some decent results but injuries and suspensions will take their toll and, further down the line, age of players will take effect and any youngster who comes through and is coveted by others will have to be sold.
I can only hope that the present board will be successful in finding that elusive 'right buyer'. In the meantime I will cheer on what we have and hope for the best. Why? Because I am an Evertonian.
Howard Don
15 Posted 11/12/2011 at 16:45:11
15 Posted 11/12/2011 at 16:45:11
Well said Ken (14) that's about as intelligent and concise analysis of our predicament as I've read for a while and worthy of a thread of its own.
Murdo Lang
16 Posted 11/12/2011 at 19:48:17
16 Posted 11/12/2011 at 19:48:17
Good article, Ken. I was here at the Emirates and although I don't get to as many away games these days, I certainly felt the mood of the EFC fans was largely downbeat, and noticeably more "hair-trigger" in response to players making mistakes than maybe a month ago.
The Saha substitution was met with bemusement by almost everyone around me, we all expected Vellios or Stracqualursi, and although Magaye did inject some much-needed pace, we really offered little threat in the centre-forward position. Whilst it's the result most would have predicted pre-match, I think we all came away dejected as we'd picked up 2nd half and could have grabbed a point if we would have showed more ambition.
Due respect to Van Persie though, a match-winner if I ever saw one. Two "six-pointers" now follow and both sets of opponents will smell blood given our woeful home form. Come on boys, show us what you are made of, don't the fans deserve some cheer?
The Saha substitution was met with bemusement by almost everyone around me, we all expected Vellios or Stracqualursi, and although Magaye did inject some much-needed pace, we really offered little threat in the centre-forward position. Whilst it's the result most would have predicted pre-match, I think we all came away dejected as we'd picked up 2nd half and could have grabbed a point if we would have showed more ambition.
Due respect to Van Persie though, a match-winner if I ever saw one. Two "six-pointers" now follow and both sets of opponents will smell blood given our woeful home form. Come on boys, show us what you are made of, don't the fans deserve some cheer?
Gerry Grimes
17 Posted 11/12/2011 at 19:27:29
17 Posted 11/12/2011 at 19:27:29
Ken , your points at (14) are well made and I believe are representative of the views of most fans. Without investment life in the Premier League is difficult and survival becomes a function of how you perform against other less moneyed clubs.
However, there is a real danger that a certain acceptance of our plight feeds on itself. In this respect the manager's tactics and general sense of energy and ambition become critical factors in how we survive these tough times. As someone who has trusted David Moyes throughout his tenure at the club it now worries me that the signals he is sending out to the team through his pre and post match comments are not helping morale or spirit in the squad. His decision to sub Saha with Distin yesterday was further evidence of a lack of belief and ambition that can affect both team and fans alike. Feeling sorry for your plight serves nobody ,and I am worried that this sense of injustice around Goodison could result in calamitous circumstances this season.
I always look forward greatly Ken to your analysis of our games. They are always insightful and balanced and make a genuine effort to focus on the positives. I have a picture of you as a kindly old man in slippers smoking a pipe with a nice old dog at your feet writing about the club you so clearly love. Keep up the good work.
However, there is a real danger that a certain acceptance of our plight feeds on itself. In this respect the manager's tactics and general sense of energy and ambition become critical factors in how we survive these tough times. As someone who has trusted David Moyes throughout his tenure at the club it now worries me that the signals he is sending out to the team through his pre and post match comments are not helping morale or spirit in the squad. His decision to sub Saha with Distin yesterday was further evidence of a lack of belief and ambition that can affect both team and fans alike. Feeling sorry for your plight serves nobody ,and I am worried that this sense of injustice around Goodison could result in calamitous circumstances this season.
I always look forward greatly Ken to your analysis of our games. They are always insightful and balanced and make a genuine effort to focus on the positives. I have a picture of you as a kindly old man in slippers smoking a pipe with a nice old dog at your feet writing about the club you so clearly love. Keep up the good work.
Warren Hayward
18 Posted 11/12/2011 at 20:46:49
18 Posted 11/12/2011 at 20:46:49
As ever Ken, spot on - for the most part we matched a mediocre Arsenal team and yes we rode our luck in the first half but overall a point would have been fair. You ' Moyes Out' knobs nee to get real. He is performing miracles with massively limited resources and if we finish top 10 it will be amazing given we have spent 0 for 2 seasons. All we need is a good striker and midfield player to be near top 6 and given our lack of goals it makes the sales of Yakubu mystifying. If Moyes has made mistakes it was selling Yak, Becks and Arteta without replacements. COYB!
Matthew Lovekin
19 Posted 12/12/2011 at 00:56:31
19 Posted 12/12/2011 at 00:56:31
I love Saturdays! This weekend was what Saturdays are all about. Wake up, feel the anticipation, listen to the big match previews...
Two classic footballing giants in a titanic tussle. Top managers, star players, world class stadium and a sell-out crowd.
I rushed home from work just in time for this eagerly awaited clash of two of the nation's biggest sides, and I wasn't disappointed.
Excellent, quick, passing and move football. Neat skills, great ball control, 100mph stuff and a passionate crowd watching two giants slug it out with superb pressing and wonderful attacking football. It brought back memories of what football used to be like in the good ol' days.
Yep, I watched Real Madrid v Barcelona rather than that pile of shite dished out by David Moyes.
Bob Parrington
20 Posted 12/12/2011 at 06:44:23
20 Posted 12/12/2011 at 06:44:23
Warren #18. The sale of Arteta was good business, Yakubu and Beckford were showing no reallly good signs so a management team with the current group's lack of imagination would sell both of them rather than ask why they aren't scoring.
Plain and simple, it takes more than the just so called "strikers" on the pitch to make goals single handedly. it take the whole team being coaxed, fitted in to the right position in the jigsaw, coached where they have obvious weaknesses (Beckford taking the ball with his back to goal and a big defender behind him for instance).
It takes strategy planning by the manager (in conjunction with his crew). ..... but all of this comes within "imagination". What we're not seeing from the whole team management crew is "imagination" and "positive attitude"and that's what sickens me more than anything.
How many times are we going to do this.... go out against a top team in a completely defensive fashion, play chase ball, get buggered by 55 minutes and lose 1 - 0 because we don't know how to score?
If Moyes is going to stay as the leader of the group, maybe the best thing we can all do is chip in a couple of bob each and buy him a Gift of "imagination"!!
COYB
Plain and simple, it takes more than the just so called "strikers" on the pitch to make goals single handedly. it take the whole team being coaxed, fitted in to the right position in the jigsaw, coached where they have obvious weaknesses (Beckford taking the ball with his back to goal and a big defender behind him for instance).
It takes strategy planning by the manager (in conjunction with his crew). ..... but all of this comes within "imagination". What we're not seeing from the whole team management crew is "imagination" and "positive attitude"and that's what sickens me more than anything.
How many times are we going to do this.... go out against a top team in a completely defensive fashion, play chase ball, get buggered by 55 minutes and lose 1 - 0 because we don't know how to score?
If Moyes is going to stay as the leader of the group, maybe the best thing we can all do is chip in a couple of bob each and buy him a Gift of "imagination"!!
COYB
Chris Butler
21 Posted 12/12/2011 at 22:21:32
21 Posted 12/12/2011 at 22:21:32
What a load of shite. Moyes currently gets paid £65k/wk to never ask questions of people above him and just accept his situation. In my opinion, he has shown in his attitude he no longer cares, he knows now he's not going to get a phone call from the ex top 4 so he's given up.
His bizarre decisons over the last seasons make no logical sense: he sold nearly all our strikers, got rid of our two best players and brought nobody in. When he takes us down to the Championship, you'll have wished you listened to us "knobs".
Performing miracles... we're 12th; we are the 6th biggest club in England and now our fans are meant to accept that losing 1-0 to an awful Arsenal side is a good result. If he hadn't taken Saha off, we'd've got a draw or more.
He has resources but has wasted them on numerous occasions. Spending millions on Fellaini who doesn't seem to be able to move a few yards and actually tackle a person. Jags made an error that a 10-year-old lad in the playground would be embarrassed of. Jags somehow managed to lose the player and the ball. Everybody says it was a great pass, it was just Jagielka's dosey defending.
His bizarre decisons over the last seasons make no logical sense: he sold nearly all our strikers, got rid of our two best players and brought nobody in. When he takes us down to the Championship, you'll have wished you listened to us "knobs".
Performing miracles... we're 12th; we are the 6th biggest club in England and now our fans are meant to accept that losing 1-0 to an awful Arsenal side is a good result. If he hadn't taken Saha off, we'd've got a draw or more.
He has resources but has wasted them on numerous occasions. Spending millions on Fellaini who doesn't seem to be able to move a few yards and actually tackle a person. Jags made an error that a 10-year-old lad in the playground would be embarrassed of. Jags somehow managed to lose the player and the ball. Everybody says it was a great pass, it was just Jagielka's dosey defending.
Bob Parrington
22 Posted 14/12/2011 at 02:29:30
22 Posted 14/12/2011 at 02:29:30
Ken, Thanks for the good report again. I agree with Heitinga as MotM.
I accept that shortage of funds being made available has kept the squad short but there's more to our total performance than this. There appears to be a large amount of imagination missing in the management/back room area. Most of the time the team seems disjointed and uncertain. It's probably time for a clean out/change in the back room, even if the manager stays. I assume he has a large say in this aspect!
COYB
I accept that shortage of funds being made available has kept the squad short but there's more to our total performance than this. There appears to be a large amount of imagination missing in the management/back room area. Most of the time the team seems disjointed and uncertain. It's probably time for a clean out/change in the back room, even if the manager stays. I assume he has a large say in this aspect!
COYB
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1 Posted 11/12/2011 at 00:02:31