The Stajcic Era, a Partnership of desperates or a Marriage Made in Heaven?

[FFC Mariner]

I am having my doubts about a coach who picks Jacob Melling two weeks in a row.
Doesn't the club own an inanimate carbon rod.

The carbon rod played left back

 

[Ancient Mariner]

He had Stensness and Melling both starting to see who was worse. Honestly it was quite a close run thing.

No contest. Melling by a clear length.

 

[pjennings]

No contest. Melling by a clear length.

Not so sure - I lost count of the number of time Stensness gave the ball away with no pressure on him. He also could easily have picked up a yellow a few times with hands all over his opponent. Certainly more deserving of a yellow than Ziggy.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Not so sure - I lost count of the number of time Stensness gave the ball away with no pressure on him. He also could easily have picked up a yellow a few times with hands all over his opponent. Certainly more deserving of a yellow than Ziggy.

He did at least help to close down our left side after Melling went off.

 

[Big Al]

Not so sure - I lost count of the number of time Stensness gave the ball away with no pressure on him. He also could easily have picked up a yellow a few times with hands all over his opponent. Certainly more deserving of a yellow than Ziggy.

Agree I thought Stensness was worse too. He routinely made horrible passes to put us back under pressure. It felt like way more than Melling. This lead to Melling being monstered by Ibini and Miller

 

[Waspish]

He had Stensness and Melling both starting to see who was worse. Honestly it was quite a close run thing.

They both have guts but geeeez, that wayward passing!

 

[RECKY]

Stensness pass targeting is way off every 2nd week ( I may be being generous) ...as for Melling, well, his little bloke is bonza when his watching dad from up in the railway stand, as for his “skills” zero consistency at all ...as for Staj is it him or Shaun picking the run out squad?

 

[Tim]

I would have thought Staj would be balancing trying to win a game or two for the fans and club as the season ends and seeing what we have on our books that may or may not be worth keeping. It may be that Melling, Fox and co have worked hard in the COVID disruption and he’s giving them an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities along with the young lads upfront? Any thoughts? I’d say he’s got at least one eye (possibly both) already on next season...

 

[turbo]

I would have thought Staj would be balancing trying to win a game or two for the fans and club as the season ends and seeing what we have on our books that may or may not be worth keeping. It may be that Melling, Fox and co have worked hard in the COVID disruption and he’s giving them an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities along with the young lads upfront? Any thoughts? I’d say he’s got at least one eye (possibly both) already on next season...

Id say he most definitely has an eye on next season. With the reduced media deals and another team joining the comp there’s a fair chance fringe players and youth will be relevant. Better to give some game time now than to overpay or keep the wrong player.

 

[onto it]

Who are you Lewis? I'm smelling an axe to grind??

Well. Staj actually does have a good pedigree...

 

[lewis27]

Well. Staj actually does have a good pedigree...

Terrible cv.terrible manager

 

[Tim]

I prefer not to get upset on this forum but I will on this occasion. That is an ignorant and ill-informed comment.

 

[jacobclear]

I am of the belief that what he achieved for the women's game is not to be ignored, his firing as the Matilda's coach was very speculative and harsh. Football is football, no matter the gender, and even though this season hasn't been fantastic I am still of the belief that Staj is the best man for the job.

 

[lewis27]

The beauty of football it’s a game of opinions

 

[Wombat]

The beauty of football it’s a game of opinions

Yes. And your opinion is that WeeMac is still great. He isn't, he is on big coin and is not good enough to play 90 mins anymore.
Blind Freddy can see that......not just Staj.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Yes. And your opinion is that WeeMac is still great. He isn't, he is on big coin and is not good enough to play 90 mins anymore.
Bling Freddy can see that......not just Staj.

Judas has mugged CCM, whoever signed him (wasnt Staj) needs to be ahamed of themslves. Thankfully we have seen the last of him.
Simon wont go so easily sadly but so much shit to get rid of in the off season.
Mind you - Staj plays Stens so he isnt a great judge of footballers

 

[jacobclear]

Mind you - Staj plays Stens so he isnt a great judge of footballers

Who gets in ahead of him in your mind?

 

[lewis27]

Yes. And your opinion is that WeeMac is still great. He isn't, he is on big coin and is not good enough to play 90 mins anymore.
Bling Freddy can see that......not just Staj.

Listen I hope he does turn it around next year but can’t see it not from what I’ve saw so far.how long does he get?

 

[FFC Mariner]

Who gets in ahead of him in your mind?

Just about anyone who isnt him. There is a young kid in Monty's side who plays CB or DM and is light years ahead of him (help me out someone) Wears #4 usually. Dreadlocks last time i saw him. Wonderful touch, quick too and brings the ball out like Sains.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Dan Hall, academy captain. Stens isnt fit to lick his boots, best CB/DM we have had since Sains