I wish we could afford Des. But who knows, maybe he will have got a decent payout from being sacked and be a bit disenchanted with how cut throat management is at that level. Maybe he'd love to come back to NZ and be able to play a big part in our development as a footballing nation again. Could pick up the reins of the All Whites from Baze if he doesn't do well at the World Cup. It is fun to dream.
Our results weren't actually too bad earlier in the season but we never actually played that well. That's what is concerning me more. Chiefy acknowledged preseason that the style of play last year was quite pragmatic and defensive and talked a good game about us having more possession and control this year, said he now had the squad to do it and everything. But there's zero evidence he is capable of delivering that.
Having said that though, and bearing in mind just how bad the injury situation has been this season, I think Chiefy might have just about earned one last crack of the whip next season with what he did last season, but I think it should just be a 1 year extension and the club should make it clear that the team needs to perform or he will be gone at the end of it.
Edit: zero evidence is maybe a bit harsh, there have been moments, the game Rojas starting being prominent among them, but they have been few and far between
Our results weren't actually too bad earlier in the season but we never actually played that well. That's what is concerning me more. Chiefy acknowledged preseason that the style of play last year was quite pragmatic and defensive and talked a good game about us having more possession and control this year, said he now had the squad to do it and everything. But there's zero evidence he is capable of delivering that.
Having said that though, and bearing in mind just how bad the injury situation has been this season, I think Chiefy might have just about earned one last crack of the whip next season with what he did last season, but I think it should just be a 1 year extension and the club should make it clear that the team needs to perform or he will be gone at the end of it.
Edit: zero evidence is maybe a bit harsh, there have been moments, the game Rojas starting being prominent among them, but they have been few and far between