13-09-2014, 20:09
That's the worst home performance that I can remember for some time.
We all read in the press that under Mel everyone was unhappy, no atmosphere
etc and how much better it's been under Irvine.
Well, if that's the case, why aren't the players trying for him?
There appeared to be no spirit, no fight, no quality.
Although that doesn't get Irvine off the hook. His selections have been an absolute
shambles from day one.
Why is our best centre half on the bench every game? Being kept out by Dawson
who isn't a Prem player.
That midfield must have the least quality in the division. Where is the balance? Gardner,
Dorrans and Mozza are all the same type of player. Where is the protection for the
centre backs?
Yacob must be wondering how he's ever going to get in the side when he's on the
bench and Irvine is playing those 3. Not only are they similar, they're very average.
The Celtic fans were all over our board stating that Samaras isn't a good up front but is
far more effective on the left wing. Where does Irvine bring him on? You guessed it,
up top.
Does this guy do any due diligence at all?
Why are we all of a sudden playing 4-4-2 with the same personnel that operated in a
4-5-1 a few weeks ago?
How many manager are we going to have to go through before they realise Dorrans
can't play wide? Or actually, just isn't good enough.
I really can't understand how Brunt is maintaining his place in the side. He's been poor
all season. I don't care if he's club captain or not, if he can't whip a decent cross in,
unchallenged, then he isn't bringing anything to the table.
He was club captain when we started well under Clarke, that didn't stop him dropping him...
Irvine can moan about excuses, but lets face it, if it wasn't for Everton's poor finishing, it
could've been a cricket score.
IMO our squad is good enough to be okay in this league. But Irvine's selections have been
poor from day one. The worry is, already, that we've taken 2 points from 4 'winnable' games.
Will Irvine be able to wake up tomorrow and realise the mistakes he's been making? Will he
realise that he keeps playing square pegs in round holes and leaving our best players on the
bench?
Personally, I can't see how he's suddenly going to have a clue.
And worst of all, since the Mowbray era, under RDM, Clarke and Mel we've at least maintained
a decent style of football.
Today the football was horrible. 40 yards between the defence and midfield. 40 yards between
the strikers and nearest midfield player. Nobody playing between the lines, no options for the
man on the ball.
Probably saw Olsson knock more long balls this season that all of last year combined.
Playing ugly and winning isn't great, but playing ugly and losing is terrible.
I'd already be chuffed if Irvine was sacked. I know there's only been a few games but
his mistakes are glaringly obvious. Mel and Clarke got sacked when they were at least
picking sides that resembled what most people thought was the best XI. Irvine's selections
are beggars belief.
Absolutely fuming after watching that. Can only hope that something changes, but I will
not be holding my breath based on what I've seen so far.
We all read in the press that under Mel everyone was unhappy, no atmosphere
etc and how much better it's been under Irvine.
Well, if that's the case, why aren't the players trying for him?
There appeared to be no spirit, no fight, no quality.
Although that doesn't get Irvine off the hook. His selections have been an absolute
shambles from day one.
Why is our best centre half on the bench every game? Being kept out by Dawson
who isn't a Prem player.
That midfield must have the least quality in the division. Where is the balance? Gardner,
Dorrans and Mozza are all the same type of player. Where is the protection for the
centre backs?
Yacob must be wondering how he's ever going to get in the side when he's on the
bench and Irvine is playing those 3. Not only are they similar, they're very average.
The Celtic fans were all over our board stating that Samaras isn't a good up front but is
far more effective on the left wing. Where does Irvine bring him on? You guessed it,
up top.
Does this guy do any due diligence at all?
Why are we all of a sudden playing 4-4-2 with the same personnel that operated in a
4-5-1 a few weeks ago?
How many manager are we going to have to go through before they realise Dorrans
can't play wide? Or actually, just isn't good enough.
I really can't understand how Brunt is maintaining his place in the side. He's been poor
all season. I don't care if he's club captain or not, if he can't whip a decent cross in,
unchallenged, then he isn't bringing anything to the table.
He was club captain when we started well under Clarke, that didn't stop him dropping him...
Irvine can moan about excuses, but lets face it, if it wasn't for Everton's poor finishing, it
could've been a cricket score.
IMO our squad is good enough to be okay in this league. But Irvine's selections have been
poor from day one. The worry is, already, that we've taken 2 points from 4 'winnable' games.
Will Irvine be able to wake up tomorrow and realise the mistakes he's been making? Will he
realise that he keeps playing square pegs in round holes and leaving our best players on the
bench?
Personally, I can't see how he's suddenly going to have a clue.
And worst of all, since the Mowbray era, under RDM, Clarke and Mel we've at least maintained
a decent style of football.
Today the football was horrible. 40 yards between the defence and midfield. 40 yards between
the strikers and nearest midfield player. Nobody playing between the lines, no options for the
man on the ball.
Probably saw Olsson knock more long balls this season that all of last year combined.
Playing ugly and winning isn't great, but playing ugly and losing is terrible.
I'd already be chuffed if Irvine was sacked. I know there's only been a few games but
his mistakes are glaringly obvious. Mel and Clarke got sacked when they were at least
picking sides that resembled what most people thought was the best XI. Irvine's selections
are beggars belief.
Absolutely fuming after watching that. Can only hope that something changes, but I will
not be holding my breath based on what I've seen so far.