december 5th
Another Monday, like clockwork they are. We take on Ajax midweek in the Champions League with first place in the group already assured. Time to give some young players Champions League experience and make the non-performing ‘stars’ sit on their arses and watch.
The draw for the FA Cup 3rd round was made yesterday and we have a home tie against Cardiff City. Not an easy game by any stretch and this is a competition we have to give a bit more focus to given our position in the league.
There’s really not much else happening first thing this morning although there’s bound to be more fall-out from Saturday’s disappointing performance as the day goes on. I just hope we don’t get too much of the ‘I have faith in my players’ thing from AW. While it is important to believe in the players you’ve got it’s also important to realise that some of the players you show some much faith in are taking it for granted a bit and not performing. Bring in some new players, give some of the other young players a chance and make life more difficult for the frail and tentative ones not doing the business. Let them know they have to perform at a high level all the time not just when they feel like it.
Right, I’ll leave you all to discuss that in the arses while I make some pasta and head for work. Till tomorrow.
