Not blaming Rufer for playing the ball back, it's part of the modern game. Neither am I excusing the rest of the team for some inept play, most are guilty. However, midfield is the "engine room" and it simply isn't functioning. Lewis is a borderline midfielder, Piscopo is hot n cold but Rufer has stood out over a few seasons for all the wrong reasons. As for the strikers, they have to depend on others for service, especially from midfield.
Not blaming Rufer for playing the ball back, it's part of the modern game. Neither am I excusing the rest of the team for some inept play, most are guilty. However, midfield is the "engine room" and it simply isn't functioning. Lewis is a borderline midfielder, Piscopo is hot n cold but Rufer has stood out over a few seaons