The finishing from both teams was woeful and that is why they are where they are in the league.
The game was crying out for a substitution early in the second half. Lopez had run out of gas and the crowd had seen enough of his appalling set pieces and lightweight style. But no, as usual, Gus' caution kicks in and he lets the game drift to 70 minutes before making a change. Forget the arms akimbo appealing to the crowd and the " I've told them what to do but they're not doing it " expression on his face. Forget the slagging off of our keeper for taking too long over a goal-kick, in public view of all nearby in WSL.
Just be pro-active for once. Just make a quick, early, decisive substitution for once, instead of letting game after game drift deep into the second half before being forced to do something. Stop settling for a point. Be brave and go for the win. We shouldn't be sitting deep at home ,protecting a point and inviting the opposition on to us.
You have had plenty of time to address the striker issue. Well? How long have the fans got to put up with game after game where hosts of chances are squandered.
The Bridcutt substitution was ridiculous and the player was clearly unhappy about it. He is our most consistent player and deserved to see the game out.
Poyet has made far too many mistakes this season for comfort and is being outsmarted by others at this level. Like his team, he needs to sharpen up his game.
