r00fie1
Well-known member
Absolutely shocking.
For one who normally carries the torch for our brilliant Manager, the club, and the team, today has to have been the lowest point since Carrick's arrival.
I'm not apportioning blame to individuals, but we can't go from the magical victory over Chelsea at home [only a few weeks ago] to the utter shambles we saw today - without there being a big problem somewhere.
Carrick said, "it's not the end of the world”. Maybe not.
But the defensive shambles has been a major characteristic of our whole performance this season. Conceding soft early goals, chasing games and opening up to attacks like the parting of the Red Sea - has happened all too often.
It may be that we need a certain quality of player to play the system we use, without the basic errors and mistakes we have become use to?
Possibly we expect too much from a group of players, who show only occasional flashes of brilliance?
It's been the first time in a few seasons where very loud boos have greeted the players as they trudge off at half-time, and even louder boos from the remaining fans at the final whistle.
Our fans are loyal to the last.
We've been to hell and back over the years, so we know what it's like to endure mediocrity and disappointment.
The stands today were emptying just after half-time, and by the final whistle it felt like just closing the gate and handing the key to a steward.
Sure, we want the lads to do well, and we were still shouting "Come on Boro" when we showed limited short spells of initiative.
“Connect” between fans and players is really important - we understand that, but it's a two-way process.
No one would suggest players deliberately go out to give the “performance” they did today, but they need to reflect, and they need a reminder their futures depend on how well they do their job.
Just putting on our shirt isn't good enough in itself.
The term "the boys are in a good place" is wearing thin. Actions need to reflect that “good place”, otherwise it becomes a kind of the boys are “self-satisfied”.
If we want to maximize our dwindling opportunities to get into the play-offs, we need to start by kicking Preston's arz on Wednesday and at least get a draw on Saturday. Then follow it up by beating Plymouth.
The fans haven't given up believing, and I'm sure Michael's faith in the players is well-intended, but any more like today, and we can expect Peterborough, Derby County and Barnsley at The Riverside next season.
Up The Boro!
For one who normally carries the torch for our brilliant Manager, the club, and the team, today has to have been the lowest point since Carrick's arrival.
I'm not apportioning blame to individuals, but we can't go from the magical victory over Chelsea at home [only a few weeks ago] to the utter shambles we saw today - without there being a big problem somewhere.
Carrick said, "it's not the end of the world”. Maybe not.
But the defensive shambles has been a major characteristic of our whole performance this season. Conceding soft early goals, chasing games and opening up to attacks like the parting of the Red Sea - has happened all too often.
It may be that we need a certain quality of player to play the system we use, without the basic errors and mistakes we have become use to?
Possibly we expect too much from a group of players, who show only occasional flashes of brilliance?
It's been the first time in a few seasons where very loud boos have greeted the players as they trudge off at half-time, and even louder boos from the remaining fans at the final whistle.
Our fans are loyal to the last.
We've been to hell and back over the years, so we know what it's like to endure mediocrity and disappointment.
The stands today were emptying just after half-time, and by the final whistle it felt like just closing the gate and handing the key to a steward.
Sure, we want the lads to do well, and we were still shouting "Come on Boro" when we showed limited short spells of initiative.
“Connect” between fans and players is really important - we understand that, but it's a two-way process.
No one would suggest players deliberately go out to give the “performance” they did today, but they need to reflect, and they need a reminder their futures depend on how well they do their job.
Just putting on our shirt isn't good enough in itself.
The term "the boys are in a good place" is wearing thin. Actions need to reflect that “good place”, otherwise it becomes a kind of the boys are “self-satisfied”.
If we want to maximize our dwindling opportunities to get into the play-offs, we need to start by kicking Preston's arz on Wednesday and at least get a draw on Saturday. Then follow it up by beating Plymouth.
The fans haven't given up believing, and I'm sure Michael's faith in the players is well-intended, but any more like today, and we can expect Peterborough, Derby County and Barnsley at The Riverside next season.
Up The Boro!
