I was hoping I would be so very wrong and that we would have won that match. Even when we went ahead I was never fully confident and this isn’t a reflection on the players or the manager, just the overall energy and vibe. I can’t remember ever feeling like this, least of all with Arsenal Women.
I love Renee and I will forever and I mean FOREVER be grateful for what she accomplished and how she treated the players and how much love and support she has always showed them. I know for a fact that she was a beloved figure since she has been at the club and specially when she took over the previous manager. She is an icon, she is historic and she will always have a place in our hearts no matter what the results say, and I’m gonna say I’m speaking for myself.
At the same time, if I try to be objective, I have to say that I cannot trust a manager who’s idea of a tactical masterstroke is to bring on Caitlin Foord, and even less when Beth Mead is ON THE OTHER FUCKING TEAM WHICH MAKES IT ALL SO MUCH WORSE. BTW this isn’t an attack or criticism of Foord who just basically did what she does and nobody is surprised or shocked or disappointed… my issue with this is that this meant that no matter how bad she played (or any sub) Renee wouldn’t take them off… meaning that Foord on meant that when the impact subs were needed instead of taking off Foord we would take off Baum and that’s exactly what happened. One decision after the next.
Renee said it herself: “I’m trying” could be seen and heard in several videos on social media. That has never been an issue nor have I questioned that she is trying to do the best for the club.
So, with all of this said, the clear responsible for this is Clare Wheatley and the horrendous transfer policy. Who the fuck knows what the board is thinking and why. But they have gotten it all wrong. If someone needs to move on it’s her and not Renee. Let’s be honest…
The reality is that this is business and the Kroenkes, who are Trump donors btw (ewwww), will not accept losing money which they absolutely will once we don’t qualify for the CL and if (don’t think this will happen for real) attendances are less and less as the season goes on.
We could see that the ability is there. These players are unreal and incredible. We have Kim Little FFS. A goddess. It’s closer to clicking than it isn’t but one thing that I feel or interpret is that we seem to be too slow… a second late for everything… for every shot, every crucial pass, every decision.
It is all so painful when you see former players excelling and having fantastic seasons and these are players we need.
Have I wouldn’t give to have Van de Donk and Lia Walti back…
BTW the pressing, hunger and discipline by LCL is absurd. Everyone knows their roles and DVD is playing her best football probably in 4 seasons to be fair. Good for her.
Anyway, it’s 10:32 pm here in LA and who knows what the news will be tomorrow.
If it’s Renee or Clare that moves on I know where I stand. You?
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