PeteUSA
Very well known Exeweb poster
Mr Taylor seems to be coming in for a lot of criticism following our dismal toothless demise at Wembley; and justly so. What the hell actually happened for us to lose by four clear goals? And I dont recall a shot on target from us! It also p!sses me off greatly when I see opposition defenders laughing between themselves, as was the case between their underworked keeper and his fellow defenders.
I haven't heard a proper explanation of Matt Taylors opinion, although there could be one somewhere. In any event, my main question is: Why were the Northampton players so super fit, while we couldnt string two passes together! Did we not train sufficiently prior to a match of such magnatude? Or left to their own devices, did our players not maintain their fitness to the level that Taylor required? Theres an awful lot of trust bestowed on the squad that they will keep as fit as possible unsupervised. Luckily for us, Colchester couldnt get around very well, meaning we progressed to Wembley; and what a damp squib that was! All the fans who paid out for cardboard cutouts, and the viewing public were totally let down! And I failed to see any passion from our manager, even as the fourth goal went in.
I'm going to stick my neck out and say that for me, the jury is well and truly out regarding our managers abilities and suitability for the job. I well recall before covid 19 that (some) of the natives were restless on here about MT's strange team selections, and choice of squad members. We had fallen away from the top three, and attendances were down, due in part I'm sure with the pretty rough level of football that was getting served up. I suspect iFollow cashed in somewhat during that period.
Anyway thats my feelings. MT looks like a nice likeable bloke, and he generally gives a reasonable interview after games, and I wish him all the best. Next seasons players will have been selected solely by him; they'll all be his choice. How things work out during that campaign will make or break MT.
I haven't heard a proper explanation of Matt Taylors opinion, although there could be one somewhere. In any event, my main question is: Why were the Northampton players so super fit, while we couldnt string two passes together! Did we not train sufficiently prior to a match of such magnatude? Or left to their own devices, did our players not maintain their fitness to the level that Taylor required? Theres an awful lot of trust bestowed on the squad that they will keep as fit as possible unsupervised. Luckily for us, Colchester couldnt get around very well, meaning we progressed to Wembley; and what a damp squib that was! All the fans who paid out for cardboard cutouts, and the viewing public were totally let down! And I failed to see any passion from our manager, even as the fourth goal went in.
I'm going to stick my neck out and say that for me, the jury is well and truly out regarding our managers abilities and suitability for the job. I well recall before covid 19 that (some) of the natives were restless on here about MT's strange team selections, and choice of squad members. We had fallen away from the top three, and attendances were down, due in part I'm sure with the pretty rough level of football that was getting served up. I suspect iFollow cashed in somewhat during that period.
Anyway thats my feelings. MT looks like a nice likeable bloke, and he generally gives a reasonable interview after games, and I wish him all the best. Next seasons players will have been selected solely by him; they'll all be his choice. How things work out during that campaign will make or break MT.