Re: RD 1 - Blues Lose To Tigers (Aftermatch Angst & Teeth Gnashing)
Reply #314 –
I've heard the press conference and know what you are talking about.
What i am saying is that being played out of position in no way contributed to the injury he received.
Yes, he is too light on for a key role. He was given the chance to step up and see how he went. I don't think you'll hear Jaksch complaining about the opportunity despite the fact he is too light for the role.
Mick is known for giving kids a chance. The reason its called giving kids a chance is because they are KIDS and thus not physically ready enough to play that role. Otherwise its not called giving kids a go, its called picking players.
There are so many anti-Mick comments going around here, how we arrive at them has me shaking my head.
Wouldn't it have been better to play Jaksch as third tall, particularly when he has shown that he is not yet up to taking on a key forward? He did quite well in the third tall role, particularly with busted ribs.
I think there is a big difference between 'giving a kid a chance' and playing a kid out of position.
Questioning the coach's decisions, particularly after a loss, is part of being a football supporter. For some, blindly accepting everything the coach does is also part of being a football supporter.