29 Nov 2024 23:18:11
Rather deflated after our overall performance against Brugge. Decent team but not brilliant and we just struggled to perform.
Once again Hatate was missing. Engles is a young guy. So not criticising him . Macgregor at best average.
Whatever you all think about my opinion of these players on Wednesday, you can't do well at CL level with most of your MF below par.
Add in the manager doesn't make changes quick enough, you are up against it.
I was very happy about Brendan being the manager but his stubborn defence of Hatate is not going to end well.
I'm not expecting high performance returns but we need more from our midfield. You don't beat good teams with a poor midfield.
If we are being honest hearts last week should have been two up.
We need to use the squad more.
30 Nov 2024 07:53:18
I think you'll find he's used the squad, it was an off night it happens he changed about the 60 min mark and it worked agree hatate was way off it and mccowan could have come on but disagree they were a well oiled team who looked well coached, regarding hearts yes they could have nicked a couple but the 2nd half could have been 6 or 7.
30 Nov 2024 09:02:21
What a load of tosh. Brugge are a good side, yes we didn’t play well but don't say they are a poor side. They are sitting 2nd in a decent league.
Next you'll be saying they are not as good as Nice!
Our players had a bad day at the office but we showed in the 2nd half we can compete at this level.
Reo is off the boil just now, i do think what the Japan manager is doing to him is affecting him. I would give Bernardo a start and maybe McGowan against the hammer throwers.
30 Nov 2024 09:49:28
Rather than criticising our players, I think we need to give credit to Brugge.
They closely marked our players and closed down space really well. This made it really hard for our players to receive the ball and get turned or to play in behind them. If you go back and analyse the game, you will notice our players trying to get into space to receive the ball but they followed them to prevent it.
I think as the game went on they tired, plus we got a boost when we scored.
30 Nov 2024 11:46:18
Bernardo needs to start over Engels and hatate could use a rest and start McCowan today and maybe come on last 30 or so if we need him my team today would be kasper aj trusty scales valle
McCowan mcgregor bernardo
Khun idah forest just to give maeda a rest and bring him on 2nd half or something.
30 Nov 2024 20:06:01
I think Bernardo and Valle should be in possession of the jersey now until their form drops. Engels and Taylor need to regain their form. I would also play McGowan and Scales v HIBS and rest some players for the Zagreb game.
We are in great shape just now.
30 Nov 2024 21:05:20
I was pleased with the point against a very decent side. Keeps us in a good position to qualify.