Our football seemed to get worse as the season went on which is the worrying part. Felt it was just keeping the ball for possession sake in a lot of games with no actual cutting edge.

Have to give him credit for turning it around like you said at the end of the season as we had the toughest run in and I'll be honest, I didn't think we'd get top 5.

I'm yet to be convinced by Maresca but he achieved the season's objectives. I'm hoping with more suited players for his style and strengthening the team in certain areas, we can play a better brand of football next season, make top 4 (close the gap on Liverpool and Arsenal) and win a domestic cup.

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 36 minutes ago
Our football seemed to get worse as the season went on which is the worrying part. Felt it was just keeping the ball for possession sake in a lot of games with no actual cutting edge.

Have to give him credit for turning it around like you said at the end of the season as we had the toughest run in and I'll be honest, I didn't think we'd get top 5.

I'm yet to be convinced by Maresca but he achieved the season's objectives. I'm hoping with more suited players for his style and strengthening the team in certain areas, we can play a better brand of football next season, make top 4 (close the gap on Liverpool and Arsenal) and win a domestic cup.
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Can't really add anything to that as mirrors my thoughts exactly.

He wins a lot of brownie points from me for adapting his style to get the job done

We noticeably were just booting it long at times when we needed to in the run in - something i assume he'd have dropped a guy over earlier on

It probably led to Sanchez finding that late season form too, having more freedom to defend how he wanted to rather than strict instructions. When you ignore his errors leading to big chances/goals he is a solid keeper in the stats - so a coach should try and protect him from himself when he can

My concern is he will abandon any pragmatism and now double down on his style - which feels rather likely

I'll cut him some slack if he uses his stronger position to get some high quality experience in though

3 or so players in the 25-30 range that can be starters would be nice

Will admit not a fan - as others have said we gradually got worse over the season, and much like last season we got improved results near the end but on similar performances, . Ok couple of games at the end was slightly better defensively but horrid to watch in attack.

However, I will admit Enzo has been somewhat hamstrung by the management - an awful few windows STILL left us lacking in key areas which has been known for at least 2 seasons (Striker, GK, CB). We at least look like we are trying to fix this problem.....but as a few have commented top class players in these positions seem to be lacking, not available,or we aren't willing usually to match the wages - which is fair enough.

But we need to fix our attack - even United and the Spuddlings understood how to attack, we make nice lines and move the ball around so slowly with little idea of what to do with it - our end season wins came about more because of odd goals by defenders FFS. And I believe the players we have got.....well they have proven they are capable of attacking and attacking well just see the first half of the season, so something there needs to be fixed, really hoping we see some strides over the coming weeks.

I would say Enzos biggest puzzle is how to get Palmer involved more. He is our star and when he plays well we are difficult to beat. But I am sure it's easily said then done.

Anyways I am getting excited for next week

Feels very similar to his Leicester spell, so i guess going into a second season is an unknown with him, but following the same trajectory at both clubs suggests he didn't learn a huge amount from Leicester or he's too stubborn to change.

Top 4 huge tick
Euromick - easy exam & aced it

Earns another shot....needs an out and out goal scorer though...unsure Delap is enough...Jackson sure isnt