Now this is far from a pessimistic thread, rather a place where we can bring up vital questions that need to be answered by all of us and, hopefully, we can have some enjoyable debating on some necessary topics.
So let me get started.
Our NT is now in shambles after these qualifications after what has to be the most garbage performance of football I’ve seen in a while. So we all know that but allow me to jump right in and dissect our performance based on tactics and technicalities on the pitch:
We were garbage on the field because:
1) Our players can not KEEP CALM ON THE BALL. When they receive the ball, they become scared. There is no need for shame here. In football, many a time a player’s low confidence and fear is exposed through his lack of ability to hold the ball.
This point can be itself broken into two, namely:
; Being indecisive and panic into forcing a foul or a silly loss of possession, or simple idleness.
; Sending LONG BALLS up field hoping and clutching on straws that the ball lands onto one of our players’ feet.
Do you all think that the long ball “tactics” we employ is really a tactic?
No Sir, that is a sign of low player confidence, low player decisiveness and a poor understanding of the team members around the man executing that damned long ball.
The second major point that I can directly point out that is at fault on the pitch is something I cannot fit a word to. Although, I can give some words that come to mind; And these are: lack of Work ethic, a low sense of urgency, and lack of purpose.
Note that all I mentioned above can be totally patched up! This is not something that is intrinsic in our players and those coming from our country. This is all controlled by tactics afterall.
Now I love observing problems and conjuring up ideas on a variety of remedies.
On the topic of the inevitable question: The coach.
I fully acknowledge that he is the wrong man for the job. He is a very good coach and a good man, I admire him, but not one that is needed from our NT. I always try my best to prevent myself from lashing out at coaches. From day one I was against him taking up the job, but what did I do then? I said to myself this is what our association wanted so this is what they get; now I will give my utmost support to the coach even though he is not near the man for thejob. This is what I thought back then. Mind you, this was a time when I was on a flight from Belgrade and to my delight the newspapers mentioned Roedi Voeller (Sp?) is close to taking up the job, who I think would be definitely better. It’s either a local coach that must take us, a German or Dutch coach. I cannot see anything else, no way…
I am not upset at all. We are punching below our height now, “we” have had bumps before (How do I define “we” here when “our” nations name has changed three fold..Haha…).
We still produce really good talents but I think they get diluted as time goes by. And this can be prevented which brings me to my second last point:
Our players prematurely leaving for other top leagues.
This is a disturbing problem. Even if they thrive technically oversees they all play in a very large variety of leagues with large distances between themselves.
Our clubs at home need to realize that by holding fast onto them at a young age, they can indeed reap benefits over he long while instead of selling for quick cash.
Now how to manage this problem is a whole different story, maybe I can post some opinions later.
I think Serbia has one of the largest exporters of players (This has nothing to do with how good we are, just a trend) to the largest variety of leagues in Europe (Even at such a young age…such a shame). This was mentioned by a couple of you before. But why? Why do clubs seem to get young players from us when there are more promising players all around us? Weird…
I am not going to compare A’s with B’s when concerning NT’s. I am not, and neither should anyone else, compare with our success with B and our failures while C thrives. This is about us and no one else.
Last point: Our association- They are naïve and incompetent. Not bad or this or that… but naïve. This needs to change. And they need to pursue Diaspora Serbs to play for out NT much more effectively. We are already losing that battle with a couple of players.
I am no expert, I did not watch football since I could tie my shoelaces but this is my humble assessment.
I would love it if you could all add your own morsels to this and agree and disagree while we try and see what we need for the future and not…
So I say although we are at a all time low now, we will come right but things need to change……. Long term change.
If you don’t know what to say, start off by giving your opinion on Clemente.
Cheers!
So let me get started.
Our NT is now in shambles after these qualifications after what has to be the most garbage performance of football I’ve seen in a while. So we all know that but allow me to jump right in and dissect our performance based on tactics and technicalities on the pitch:
We were garbage on the field because:
1) Our players can not KEEP CALM ON THE BALL. When they receive the ball, they become scared. There is no need for shame here. In football, many a time a player’s low confidence and fear is exposed through his lack of ability to hold the ball.
This point can be itself broken into two, namely:
; Being indecisive and panic into forcing a foul or a silly loss of possession, or simple idleness.
; Sending LONG BALLS up field hoping and clutching on straws that the ball lands onto one of our players’ feet.
Do you all think that the long ball “tactics” we employ is really a tactic?
No Sir, that is a sign of low player confidence, low player decisiveness and a poor understanding of the team members around the man executing that damned long ball.
The second major point that I can directly point out that is at fault on the pitch is something I cannot fit a word to. Although, I can give some words that come to mind; And these are: lack of Work ethic, a low sense of urgency, and lack of purpose.
Note that all I mentioned above can be totally patched up! This is not something that is intrinsic in our players and those coming from our country. This is all controlled by tactics afterall.
Now I love observing problems and conjuring up ideas on a variety of remedies.
On the topic of the inevitable question: The coach.
I fully acknowledge that he is the wrong man for the job. He is a very good coach and a good man, I admire him, but not one that is needed from our NT. I always try my best to prevent myself from lashing out at coaches. From day one I was against him taking up the job, but what did I do then? I said to myself this is what our association wanted so this is what they get; now I will give my utmost support to the coach even though he is not near the man for thejob. This is what I thought back then. Mind you, this was a time when I was on a flight from Belgrade and to my delight the newspapers mentioned Roedi Voeller (Sp?) is close to taking up the job, who I think would be definitely better. It’s either a local coach that must take us, a German or Dutch coach. I cannot see anything else, no way…
I am not upset at all. We are punching below our height now, “we” have had bumps before (How do I define “we” here when “our” nations name has changed three fold..Haha…).
We still produce really good talents but I think they get diluted as time goes by. And this can be prevented which brings me to my second last point:
Our players prematurely leaving for other top leagues.
This is a disturbing problem. Even if they thrive technically oversees they all play in a very large variety of leagues with large distances between themselves.
Our clubs at home need to realize that by holding fast onto them at a young age, they can indeed reap benefits over he long while instead of selling for quick cash.
Now how to manage this problem is a whole different story, maybe I can post some opinions later.
I think Serbia has one of the largest exporters of players (This has nothing to do with how good we are, just a trend) to the largest variety of leagues in Europe (Even at such a young age…such a shame). This was mentioned by a couple of you before. But why? Why do clubs seem to get young players from us when there are more promising players all around us? Weird…
I am not going to compare A’s with B’s when concerning NT’s. I am not, and neither should anyone else, compare with our success with B and our failures while C thrives. This is about us and no one else.
Last point: Our association- They are naïve and incompetent. Not bad or this or that… but naïve. This needs to change. And they need to pursue Diaspora Serbs to play for out NT much more effectively. We are already losing that battle with a couple of players.
I am no expert, I did not watch football since I could tie my shoelaces but this is my humble assessment.
I would love it if you could all add your own morsels to this and agree and disagree while we try and see what we need for the future and not…
So I say although we are at a all time low now, we will come right but things need to change……. Long term change.
If you don’t know what to say, start off by giving your opinion on Clemente.
Cheers!
