Quote Originally Posted by Dave Blue View Post
I can barely think of a game where we matched the opposition for intensity and work rate. I put it down to passive tactics from the managers but who knows. This group just didnt seem to work hard enough. It doesnt bode well.
Our so-called 'press' was virtually non-existent throughout the season. Compared with how quickly the opposition would close us down the minute we got the ball.
I used to feel embarrassed watching Etete, single-handedly running from one side of the pitch to the other in a half hearted attempt. It was pathetic coaching and equally pathetic desire from the players to put in the effort to get the ball back.

We have a lot of weak-minded players, who quite simply have no stomach for a scrap and are bone idle.