10 Apr 2017 05:25:28
We've had so many draws at home but those last 2 were the most frustrating. Everyone around us is dropping points and we have 2 had 2 home games where we could have made our move.
I think the focus is now the Europa, we have some very tough League games and draws will not be enough. Jose knows how to win Cups and it's one we haven't won so let's see if we can deliver.
There has been a lot of both exaggerated optimism and pessimism lately and the truth is somewhere in the middle. We had a spell playing really well and creating lots of chances and if that had continued then I think we would have picked up more points. We do look a little lethargic again though which is why I think the focus will now shift heavily to the Europa.
There are some big decisions to be made in the close season. What has happened to Martial, who goes and who stays, transfer targets for next year, Rooney's future. Despite the League position it has felt much better than the last few years but I still expected more, the majority of fans who entered the predictions competition had us down as Champions. That may be hearts over heads but unless we win the Europa I don't think we can see this season as anything other than average. If I was grading Jose I'd be giving him a C at best. I hope he rediscovers his mojo and we see his passion and enthusiasm return.
10 Apr 2017 09:20:33
I think C grade is fair. Definitely can improve on that with a Europa win.
10 Apr 2017 12:48:01
I think the job behind the scenes is bigger than people thought. I think any manager would take time to get to grips with it. Out of scouting system an academy. Players at the end of the cycle. New guy in charge in Woodward who's taken time to learn. Previous managers with their own ideas an buys. Honestly I think Fergie would be doing only slightly better.
10 Apr 2017 13:00:56
It's amazing how other clubs change there manager on a constant basis and cope .
10 Apr 2017 18:33:17
Jred,
Other clubs that have totally different expectations to us and also didn't have the same manager for 25 years. Let's see how Arsenal cope with a change in manager, I imagine it will be similar to us.