This season is becoming eerily similar to 03-04.
The big difference is that now we have as much or more talent than any other team. But, we are being outplayed and out-coached. A lot of posters are blaming the players (with some justification), but the real factor might just be our preparation and tactics.
Defending - we are leaking goals (and scoring opportunities for that matter) like we haven't done in several seasons. The personnel hasn't changed - in fact you could argue we have gotten even stronger. But our back four look nervous, almost as if they don't know what they're supposed to be doing - who's marking who...etc. While I realise that defending is a team effort, the 'team' is just not doing the job.
Attacking - although much of attack can be determined by moments of brilliance, we are getting very few goals through a player or two simply being an the right spot at the right time. That too, comes down to preparation and coaching. You make your own good luck, and we are making precious little of it.
We may just be missing a real tactical 'coach' - Carlos Q. - a little more than we think.
The big difference is that now we have as much or more talent than any other team. But, we are being outplayed and out-coached. A lot of posters are blaming the players (with some justification), but the real factor might just be our preparation and tactics.
Defending - we are leaking goals (and scoring opportunities for that matter) like we haven't done in several seasons. The personnel hasn't changed - in fact you could argue we have gotten even stronger. But our back four look nervous, almost as if they don't know what they're supposed to be doing - who's marking who...etc. While I realise that defending is a team effort, the 'team' is just not doing the job.
Attacking - although much of attack can be determined by moments of brilliance, we are getting very few goals through a player or two simply being an the right spot at the right time. That too, comes down to preparation and coaching. You make your own good luck, and we are making precious little of it.
We may just be missing a real tactical 'coach' - Carlos Q. - a little more than we think.