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View submission: Thoughts on last few games?
I think everyone is just forgetting how young and naive this squad is and that a dip in form is natural. Everyone wants to keep throwing endless amounts of money at the problem, 'sign this striker' 'sign that midfielder'. For once I'd like us to give a coach and a group of players some time to implement some ideas and some identity. If we genuinely sack Maresca the what? Who else is actually going to take this job. Our fans and our ownership are as clueless as each other sometimes.
Comment by ifcoffeewereblue at 09/02/2025 at 09:02 UTC
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I kind of agree. The loud but small group that is already calling for Maresca out is childish. There's nobody that would take this gig that is clearly better, and even if there were, they'd just get fired after a cold spell and the whole thing starts over again. I kind of disagree on recruitment though. I think this team lacks a Terry or Azpi or Silva character. Signing a bunch of youth is fine, but where the guy who will get on their own players face when it's not good enough? That experience and leadership is lacking. Sure, we didn't know what's going on in the locker room or training pitch, but on match day, nobody seems to command the respect and urgency in a meaningful way. Lots of complaining to the ref, but no accountability for slow buildup. I miss the days of Terry having a go at his own guys when it wasn't good enough.