I thought his kicking game was a lot better, some real accurate cross field kicks. That said he looks to have lost all his confidence in attack, some may find excuses for that but id rather just find another half back.
If it wasnt for Doueihi stepping up his form would be even more exposed and he would be in reserves already.
I thought the same during the game when he had an ideal opportunity to kick into the in goal but chose to pass, a possible lack of confidence? Because he’s been under more pressure than Dolly Partons bra strap. But **I’m more inclined to think that it is confusion moreso than lack of confidence. Tamou said pregame that they train ok, but fail to replicate that same level of cohesion during a game**, and I could see that in Brooks game, he just couldn’t pick what his teammates would do. I know it’s only one game, however, in the scheme of things it’s a great leap forward, right up there with Armstrong’s, because Madge would be looking for teamwork and trust in each other which was evident in the way they played. And the wonderful thing is, you don’t lose that in a week, it can grow. To me it didn’t look like simply increased effort.
Fair post, my concern however is that at this stage of his career we shouldnt be having those sort of problems.
Yes Maguires game plan might not suit him but if they are all in on the coach then the player needs to be moved on.
Would it really matter how experienced he is if he’s been playing in an ever changing lightweight team?