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Posted April 04, 2023 02:28 · last edited April 04, 2023 02:36

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I would be fine with Lawrence continuing. After a shaky start, she found something that worked for the team. Not sure there was much she could do about not having a striker that could score goals on the books. The difference between us and the mid table teams really isn't much.
There were 2 strikers + 1 other forwards in the squad that have been in Football Ferns camps this year. 4 if you count Robertson that was part of the ferns squad a few years back. 
Add to that the other 4 or 5 players in the squad that have been ferns players this season. 
I think you can judge her on results now, there was enough talent there it just never really clicked. Don't have to wait for another season. 
If she is the best candidate then yes she should get the gig next year. But I think it would be crazy not to take a longer look and see what other option there are out there for coach. Doesn't have to be a NZer either. Aussie coaches have worked pretty well for the men.
Edit. Lawrence has been part of the coaching set up for two seasons now. I don't buy into the talk that she was thrown a squad of players at the last minute that she didn't pick herself. I'm sure she would have had plenty of input into this seasons squad being the assistant to Lewis at the time.

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Unknown editor edited April 04, 2023 02:36
RR
I would be fine with Lawrence continuing. After a shaky start, she found something that worked for the team. Not sure there was much she could do about not having a striker that could score goals on the books. The difference between us and the mid table teams really isn't much.
There were 2 strikers + 2 other forwards in the squad that have been in Football Ferns camps this year. 4 if you count Robertson that was part of the ferns squad a few years back. 
Add to that the other 4 or 5 players in the squad that have been ferns players this season. 
I think you can judge her on results now, there was enough talent there it just never really clicked. Don't have to wait for another season. 
If she is the best candidate then yes she should get the gig next year. But I think it would be crazy not to take a longer look and see what other option there are out there for coach. Doesn't have to be a NZer either. Aussie coaches have worked pretty well for the men.
Edit. Lawrence has been part of the coaching set up for two seasons now. I don't buy into the talk that she was thrown a squad of players at the last minute that she didn't pick herself. I'm sure she would have had plenty of input into this seasons squad being the assistant to Lewis at the time.

Unknown editor edited April 04, 2023 02:35
RR
I would be fine with Lawrence continuing. After a shaky start, she found something that worked for the team. Not sure there was much she could do about not having a striker that could score goals on the books. The difference between us and the mid table teams really isn't much.
There were 3 strikers in the squad that have been in Football Ferns camps this year. 4 if you count Robertson that was part of the ferns squad a few years back. 
Add to that the other 4 or 5 players in the squad that have been ferns players this season. 
I think you can judge her on results now, there was enough talent there. Don't have to wait for another season. 
If she is the best candidate then yes she should get the gig next year. But I think it would be crazy not to take a longer look and see what other option there are out there for coach. Doesn't have to be a NZer either. Aussie coaches have worked pretty well for the men.
Edit. Lawrence has been part of the coaching set up for two seasons now. I don't buy into the talk that she was thrown a squad of players at the last minute that she didn't pick herself. I'm sure she would have had plenty of input into this seasons squad being the assistant to Lewis at the time.

Unknown editor edited April 04, 2023 02:31
RR
I would be fine with Lawrence continuing. After a shaky start, she found something that worked for the team. Not sure there was much she could do about not having a striker that could score goals on the books. The difference between us and the mid table teams really isn't much.
There were 3 strikers in the squad that have been in Football Ferns camps this year. 4 if you count Robertson that was part of the ferns squad a few years back. 
Add to that the other 4 or 5 players in the squad that have been ferns players this season. 
I think you can judge her on results now, there was enough talent there. Don't have to wait for another season. 
If she is the best candidate then yes she should get the gig next year. But I think it would be crazy not to take a longer look and see what other option there are out there for coach. Doesn't have to be a NZer either. Aussie coaches have worked pretty well for the men.