This season's results do pretty much vindicate Ricki's decision to play the style he did. Probably the best way to win games with the squad we had.
Sure sure but Ricki signed all of those players.The fact that the hoofball style or whatever you'd like to call it that Ricki implemented was the best way to get results is somewhat of an indictment against Ricki for building the team that he did.
You mean he built a relatively successful team that made it to the finals three years running?
That's such a misleading statistic. How about phrasing it this way - RH finished in the top half twice in 6 years. Really doesn't sound so great.
In the end good football is winning football and Ernie needs a win. I like seeing us play this way because over time I think we'll get better results and it's more enjoyable to watch. I think we need to improve the quality of our players right across the park and that process (identifying new players for next year) has to start now. We need more from our imports too as other clubs are getting much better impact from their than we are, and aside from Central Coast the top clubs have always been the ones with the best imports.
I wasn't a fan of the 3 man central midfield as I think it leaves us without attacking options but against the Roar that might be the best approach. Bring Manny back in at left back, stick with Fenton at right back and have him bomb on BUT with extra cover behind him - plus the other 3 attacking players depending on fitness. Fenton does look pretty good going forward but a bit suspect defensively - so play to his strengths. Try and keep it tight otherwise and nick a goal when we can. I'd take a draw personally