The K's In Point

Re: Today: K’s 2 RPV 4

By malkay26/8/2024 18:10Mon Aug 26 18:10:45 2024In response to Today: K’s 2 RPV 4

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I thoroughly agree with this.

Even if that early shot that cannoned off the crossbar had gone in, it wouldn't have changed how direct RPV were and made mincemeat out of Ks midfield and defence.

I couldn't remember them having to string more than 2 passes together when they went 0-2 up. Ks were keen to play the more aesthetically pleasing football when in possession but incredibly naive without it. Nothing changes in that approach and before you knew it the score was 0-4.

I didn't hear a peep from the coaching staff at any point in the game. Very strange. I'm not one for coaches that practically abuse their underperforming players but you could hear a pin drop from the Ks technical area. Shellshocked maybe but that was poor from them.

You mentioned nice touches, I actually saw a few but it's the score like that matters. Yes, there were some missed chances; a late point-blank save from their keeper in the first half, a clean through chance on the left hand side in the 2nd half... But the damage was done in the first half. Some players look like they can play and had a bad day at the office. On another day Flaherty could have influenced the scoreline more and it seemed their players knew it as their 13, 23 and even 15 gave him a physical game.

I'm also not one for singling out the players but Ks #11 (Roberts) looks a horrendous player. Losing possession, chasing shadows... normally you could excuse a player if things aren't coming off from them despite their clear best efforts but the guy looked completely out of his depth. I hope I'm wrong about him but I wouldn't give him another minute to prove me wrong if I were the coach.

The only person who had a worse day on that pitch was the man in black who seemed keen not to punish RPVs industrious tackling, gamesmanship and professional fouls. Their number 5 could have had as many yellows. Atrocious officiating.

Edited by malkay at 18:18:20 on 26th August 2024
Edited by malkay at 18:18:59 on 26th August 2024
Edited by malkay at 18:20:02 on 26th August 2024

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