not many of our squad would be starters in event teams below us, let alone in sides like Fulham or Brighton. Not getting a decent RB and CF this January is playing roulette with our chances - hail mary IMHO in the two new signings, don't see how they can make up for the dross in the forward line. Very frustrating that Eze clearly is a class player, but no impact! Shluppie was our best player, although Richards and Guehi were quite decent. Second MU goal was because Ayew completely at sea when he should have been looking after Shaw.

For about the tenth time this season in his post match comments Vieira has said 'we need to be more clinical.'
When will the penny drop?
The current squad do not appear capable of clinical decision making in the final third.
This is a realistic rather than a harsh or negative assessment.
Unless the two new signings or McArthur's return make a dramatic difference I can't see how our decision making will improve.
Wilf will continue to run into blind alleys, Ayew will continue to play with his head down, Olise will contine to either under/over hit crosses and Eze will continue to get caught in possession.
Pass and move is the way forward as can be seen from Man Utd's second goal today.

The manager is the problem FFS, its so obvious its unbelievable, Palace is Hard work, Aggression, pace and directness, the complete opposite of what they are now, if Dyche had the time and money PV has we would be firing and top 8

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

As I said a few days ago on another thread, the alarm bells are ringing very loudly. Nothing has changed my mind, except, maybe they are louder now.

Edited by johnny the eagle (04 Feb 2023 7.50pm)

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red and blue till im dead.

Vieira was briefed to provide a more attacking, possession based style of football rather than the style that had become so unpalatable (for some) under the previous manager.

Other than the two centre backs the recruitment hasn't been good enough and he hasn't been backed.

Richards, Olise, Doucoure look ok but no more than that. Edouard not good enough and Mateta a Paulo Wanchope style punt.

The snobbery of our fans towards Dyche was a joke IMO.