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I suspect the difference is Luna. He did a lot more than we gave credit for, and created space and time for those around him.

Again with the no subs thing. WSW have looked vulnerable all game, we've had a lot of attacking play after two weeks of presumably minimal training, and understandably have been sloppy and were only continuing this late game. We have also been vulnerable in the closing minutes of virtually every game this season. How are we still not making subs? Colakovski would be perfect to run at tired legs in the last 10, Pucciarelli looks to be a good runner and would allow Tilio to push out wide again (would also mean we get Pucciarelli some gametime to find his feet). Our only move seems to be taking Berenguer off, I get that was one of Leckies better halves but he was looking tired and still did not have the potency we needed. Positively at least Glover had a good game again (although conceded 3 so I dunno).

To demonstrate a commitment to success.

His work rate was 2x that of Frenchy, which results in a huge drop in intensity.

As much as I love PK and I really do….without trying to sound too harsh but to remain realistic, I’m afraid the stars aren’t aligned for becoming an individual top coach. Unfortunately too many flaws IMO. Tactics and subs was already an issue last season but hey the players kept scoring and essentially covering the cracks. People management and then the already brought up media appearance are other areas which need work. Then again the individual performances of certain players don’t help at all. Can a Leckie and Jmac be coached back into form?

Qualifying for next years ACL and keep winning? Winning one title in a season where the other teams weren’t at full strength doesn’t satisfy me, hungry for consistent succes. Winning a second title in a row is harder than the first one.

Just some random thoughts about the game. Looks like PK has gone back to his old ploy of not making any subs. I want to know why Cola isn't getting game time. If our club was in China I'd be getting worried for his safety. Whilst Leckie had one of his better games of the season, I now agree that he hasn't shown what I expected of him either. I'm pretty certain our game style isn't right up his alley of strengths as a player. I'm sure if we had a more counter attacking style he would be more dangerous by now. But his resume, ability and pay packet means he doesn't get the luxury of this as an excuse. In saying that I'm still hoping whatever the reason is that he's not performing at his best he can overcome it. Once again sloppy errors in focus cost us some goals. I find it incredible how disjointed we look at times. Especially when defending. At least a handful of times we had two of our players both in doubt over who should contest the ball, we allowed WSW on many occasions too much time in and around the penalty box (eg. Troisi goal). That second half we were fortunate that many of their attacking plays, especially on their right hand wing weren't converted into goals. Positive is once we get going we look every bit the champion winning side of last season. And each game we see that in large patches. I hope we can find consistency sooner rather than later as I'm not sure this season if we can have the luxury of allowing teams to have a too much of a gap at the top of the table.

Deserves to be starting based on current form.

Our wingers are lacking in confidence. Would’ve liked to have seen Tillio for Nabbout and the Italian playing as the 10 / second striker. The team looks to be struggling in generally with lack of games and training after covid swept through the club.

The goal to chance ratio has never been great but we’ve created so many opportunities so I goes unnoticed by many. Glover is playing well so far.