Originally Posted by
Kaz
honestly as long as we are meeting our potential that is great. If Manning can keep him in line, if that is the missing piece that is great. Three wins isn't enough to get me to the point I'm pleased.. but if this becomes more the norm where we are actually in the game for 90 minutes searching for that extra goal this is good.
A one goal lead should never be good enough. Not only does it help solidify the attacking players and build confidence, but it takes pressure off if you do it with patience. You are holding possession, you are attacking, you are forcing them to change their shape, changes the substitution plan. It also keeps everyone hungry. The lack of offensive fire I really think cost us points.
Yes we had injuries but You have to give Vanney credit for the Youngsters play, though you also have to criticize the metal shape they were in on Wednesday, both those things are the coaches job to deal with. I think if he has a boss forcing him to play more aggressively than we might have a shot. At the same time Vanney needs to have enough of a backbone to be able to make his case. It has been suggested Manning gave Vanney a goals against number during the road trip we weren't to cross. Which may have caused the off season changes and team strategy we saw. The issue with that is if Vanney isn't capable of making his case and is letting Manning dictate things to him.. That is worrying too..
Which is my issue with Vanney no matter what he seems to do there is always a significant downside.
With luck.. though there is now a balance and we can actually play some football.. particularly if the kids keep some confidence when Bradley, and Johnson come back.