Alan Sheehan.

[Andrew - North Hill]

It's September. We're 13th after 7 games, bang mid table. We've completely overhauled the squad in summer. There's another two international breaks coming up before the season really settles down. All those getting their knickers in a twist, get a grip. I'm not saying it's not frustrating, but we're doing ok. This is much, much better than MartinWillyball. Keep the faith.

 

[IsraJack]

Regarding Sheehan’s ability, the jurors are still out.. for me there is one small issue: he is too nice, not “bad” enough. After the second penalty not given (Even after the first) I would have expect him to behave a little more like Jose M. even with the possibility of getting a yellow card or even red. He should try to influence the referee - god knows all the more experienced managers are doing.

(Cabango was too nice too but it’s for another discussion)

 

[sit_down_jack]

It's September. We're 13th after 7 games, bang mid table. We've completely overhauled the squad in summer. There's another two international breaks coming up before the season really settles down. All those getting their knickers in a twist, get a grip. I'm not saying it's not frustrating, but we're doing ok. This is much, much better than MartinWillyball. Keep the faith.

I agree with this in the main. Although it is frustrating, it is still very early and all the new players need the time to bed in. What concerns me is more tactical, the way we’ve set up our midfield in almost every game this season is at odds with the players on the pitch in my opinion. We are so exposed on the counter and we push everybody wide. There is hardly any play down the middle from us in games and next to no creativity. The new players will adjust but I don’t think we’re going to shift from the current game plan and that’s what worries me.

 

[magicdaps10]

It's September. We're 13th after 7 games, bang mid table. We've completely overhauled the squad in summer. There's another two international breaks coming up before the season really settles down. All those getting their knickers in a twist, get a grip. I'm not saying it's not frustrating, but we're doing ok. This is much, much better than MartinWillyball. Keep the faith.

Last year after 7 games, we were on 11 points.
9 goals
5 conceded.

Just a comparison compared to last season's start.
I don't think we will have the drop like we did under Williams, squad is stronger.

 

[magicdaps10]

Regarding Sheehan’s ability, the jurors are still out.. for me there is one small issue: he is too nice, not “bad” enough. After the second penalty not given (Even after the first) I would have expect him to behave a little more like Jose M. even with the possibility of getting a yellow card or even red. He should try to influence the referee - god knows all the more experienced managers are doing.

(Cabango was too nice too but it’s for another discussion)

Bench were going mental with the pull on Vipotnik.

I missed the 2nd penalty call, was it the handball call?
I didn't see anything in that at the time and seem no replays.