trane
05-19-2009, 11:47 AM
We are clearly a better team since Cummins took over. The record is one win from what I was hoping for, 4-3-3, by this time. We did not look terrible against Chicago. Two things kept us back, two defensive lapses, the first one being more igrecious then the second, and the lack of finishing. Further, while I welcome Cummins willigness and ability to adapt, I hope that we do not go overboard with it, to allow consistent play.
The next 10 games are the key to the season. This is the time that we traditional seem to flounder, and play ourselves out of playoff contention. I think that we can avoid it this year. However, the key issues that were issues at the begining of the season still are, to some extent. Barret is not the striker we need. I have liked his play alot but not as the lone upfront stiker, I am puzzled as to why Cummins seems to show a similar loyalty to him as Carver did. Again love Barrets play in a more "wing" position. While I am pleased with the three CBs Serioux, Attakora and Velez, we can still use one more CB to step forward, and I am worried about the mistakes that were made. I am not sure if it was Frei or the CBs to blame on the first one, one the second one, one of the CB should have been aware of the runner and shuold have either marked or better been there to clear the ball. I have to say that while Serioux has been huge for us I think Attakora is the future, and I would not mind him being teamed up with a experinced CB, comming from a top league.
I also am still a bit frustrated at the lack of playing time for Dichio. Anyway I happy overall with Cummins, but the next 10 games can make or brake this year, and/or his future as the field manager for TFC.
The next 10 games are the key to the season. This is the time that we traditional seem to flounder, and play ourselves out of playoff contention. I think that we can avoid it this year. However, the key issues that were issues at the begining of the season still are, to some extent. Barret is not the striker we need. I have liked his play alot but not as the lone upfront stiker, I am puzzled as to why Cummins seems to show a similar loyalty to him as Carver did. Again love Barrets play in a more "wing" position. While I am pleased with the three CBs Serioux, Attakora and Velez, we can still use one more CB to step forward, and I am worried about the mistakes that were made. I am not sure if it was Frei or the CBs to blame on the first one, one the second one, one of the CB should have been aware of the runner and shuold have either marked or better been there to clear the ball. I have to say that while Serioux has been huge for us I think Attakora is the future, and I would not mind him being teamed up with a experinced CB, comming from a top league.
I also am still a bit frustrated at the lack of playing time for Dichio. Anyway I happy overall with Cummins, but the next 10 games can make or brake this year, and/or his future as the field manager for TFC.