11 Nov 2018 10:47:27
On Field Discipline . or rather total lack of!
What is going on with our discipline? we were never like this! Hoedt getting involved any time he can . Redmond . Lemina . Bertrand .

Ten minutes to go and they were concentrating on everything and anything accept . football!

If this is all another of MH's distraction tactics, well it worked perfectly . it distracted our team from holding on for the win!

1.) 11 Nov 2018
11 Nov 2018 11:32:41
Its quite common to see a struggling team lose its discipline. Whether they are anxious about the result or cross with each other or themselves, that frustration and anger builds as they put more pressure on themselves and make rash decisions that bear no resemblance to ones they would make under less pressure.

2.) 11 Nov 2018
11 Nov 2018 18:25:01
No I don't agree . 'It's quite common to see a struggling team lose it's discipline' . the discipline was not so much about bad fouls, it was about their disgraceful behavior in terms of wanting to 'fight' their opponents at every opportunity. As for Hoedt, it's a shame he doesn't put so much effort into his play and concentration that he does into his self appointed 'hard man' style?

As for him shouting abuse at McCarthy for not coming for a ball. It was not in a place for him to come for it . Hoedt should have read the situation better and looked to clear.

I don't believe Bertrand is right for the Captain's job. He to wanted to argue any chance he had, even after his awful tackle that was a clear penalty. A captain should be getting in there and stopping situations get out of hand, directing his team both football wise and mentally .
Bring on Hojberg . attitude, strength, desire, leadership .
and a good example!

3.) 11 Nov 2018
11 Nov 2018 18:48:50
Agree to disagree on my response then. My experience is that when you see players playing aggressively and shouting at team mates for no reason, they’re often deflecting attention away from themselves and their anxiety.

If you think MH told the players to go out there and do that, perhaps he did. Maybe he thought it would give the team an edge over their opponents or the performance would be better if the players were more aggressive. Excellent coaching if that was his contribution to turn our poor form around as it clearly worked brilliantly.

Hojberg is young and driven but he’s very competitive, is more a moaner than a morale booster and his youth and nature may mean his man management is not up to scratch to be captain. let's not forget that he’s already been sent off this season for a very stupid double booking. If its let's aggression you want to see from your team, perhaps Hojberg is the exact sort of captain you should be opposed to.

4.) 11 Nov 2018
11 Nov 2018 19:56:45
I am guessing that your reply was very tongue in cheek as if you considered the way we behaved as 'excellent coaching', then i'd hate to see bad coaching. It got us precisely no where. Ten minutes to go and some of our players are behaving like a sunday afternoon park game. The Dog and Cat playing the Shield and Dagger where two guys that once dated the same girl when they were 14 decide to sort it out!
I have no idea what you sporting experience is and I 'usually' enjoy reading your posts, but the way to hold on to a lead is to CONCENTRATE on the football. Maybe Hojberg is young but has a fantastic attitude and very wise head . who else would could be Captain? Bertrand is not being a Captain in any capacity at all .
and yes I will 'agree to disagree on my response then'

Just to clarify I have played two sports at national league level, football in a variety of leagues, cricket in a variety of leagues . and crochet at Word Series Level :-) . and I nearly forgot, part of a team that one a National Championship (and no not Darts) . and while I have seen nerves, niggles, arguing . the manager or captain managed problems on and off the court/ pitch .

5.) 11 Nov 2018
11 Nov 2018 20:36:15
I thought it was little old ladies who did crochet 😂.

6.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 09:14:11
Yes I was being sarcastic. Its about the level of coaching I expect from MH but represents the lowest form of coaching.

I wasn't attacking you south_hants_rich or questioning your experience. I simply believe what I said. I totally agree that the best way to win a football match is to concentrate on performing your role to the best of your ability and not get distracted in petty squabbles. But this team is dysfunctional and has been for some time.

I don't disagree with your view on Bertrand. I'm not sure he's the best Captain we could have but I felt the same of Steven Davies too.