04 Apr 2015 21:50:35
Last season runners up with the best record against our top 4 rivals. this year the worst record v the sides above us due to a failure to fix a poor defence and to replace a world class striker. Lovern was meant to be the solution and it failed hence Can and a back 3. Sturridge injured hilghlighted the failure to brink in a top striker and we are still getting players sent off at crucial times, after Henderson's suspension v Chelsea last season cost us the title (I believe if he'd been available for that game we'd have won)
All the above point to a manager who cannot spot a player (don't give me the transfer committee excuses), can't get tactics and defence right (Moreno starts after the Utd game. really?Henderson at RWB to give Markovic a start and weaken the centre of midfield?). The substitutions v Utd and today at half time tell you he recognises his mikstakes however it's too late by half time and he shouldn't be making them to start with. English clubs performance in Champions league tell us it's a poor premier league and none of the top 4 sides are special therefore there is no excuse having spent as much as anyone in the last 3 seasons. He'll have plenty of time in the summer to top up the sunbed tan and polish his teeth. Guess what all the Emporer is in his altogether!

1.) 04 Apr 2015
04 Apr 2015 22:42:41
Agree, about the club or someone within being able to 'spot a player'. Over the years the likes of Hamann, Henchoz, Hyypia, Alonso, Mascherano, Torres, Suarez etc. have been 'spotted'. Just recently we've failed to do this, in terms of finding players, experienced or not who make an instant impact. In my opinion anyway.

With regard to Academies, which are the 'hot' topic this weekend. The club need to look more at giving young players a chance, simply because every 'worldie' as they're called, started in an academy and were given a chance. Some will do well others not, I remember Ferguson sicking with Beckham after he had several bad performances after being given a chance in the 1st team.

My point being, there are many problems at the club, depending who you ask. For me, we're not buying the correct players and not balancing that starting 11 with raw talent from the academy. Obviously there are players from the current squad who we wouldn't want to move on, but they could be counted on one hand (nearly).

2.) 04 Apr 2015
04 Apr 2015 23:20:42
Last season was a false dawn. We should have remained humbled and determined at the same time instead of thinking we have arrived. Today`s game simply showed that the team`s confidence is shattered and we should just focus on finishing the seson strong and winning a trophy and regroup in the summer with a new structure and new ideas with or w/o a new manager. YNWA!

3.) 05 Apr 2015
05 Apr 2015 07:53:42
Agreed red.
I did not see the game so can't comment on that but for me it seems the team spirit and togetherness shown last year has gone somewhere.