Don't be sorry. Nail & head.
But on Paulsen, he's still sooooo young & in his first season as a starting pro. He should do at least 2 seasons in the ALM, before looking to head offshore. Mistakes like last night, his team mates & coaches who know him well, will support him plus offer any informed criticism in need. And of course Nix fans are pussycats compared to many fans at European clubs.
Paulsen makes the same costly error on debut for Bristol Rovers, Norwich or whoever and it could go the way of a one & done like Marinovic & Michael Theo. AP will learn from his error last night, need to get over it mentally, and still retain the confidence to continue to play out from the back. All valuable experience to bank away for the day he does head north to more ruthless cut throat club environments.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/301033654/wellington-phoenix-coach-backs-goalkeeper-alex-paulsen-after-costly-errorDespite the error, Italiano said he wanted Paulsen, who is usually so good with the ball at his feet, to continue being brave and play out from the back, even if it invited trouble.
“My expectation is that it’s been working for us for so long and it’s going to continue like that.
“Could he potentially improve the timing or weight of the pass? Yes, but he’s still a young kid as well and to expect anyone to be faultless is not reasonable.”