Scunner
Active member
I was at Bournemouth and Spurs and it has to be said that the team is starting to gel. There were definitely signs of spirit at Spurs, and at Bournemouth both during the warm up and the game itself it was clear that something resembling fight and heart was being forged. Equally, in the stands some passion was evident and this sent a message to the pitch.
Let's remember that this is a fairly disparate group of professional football players brought together out of necessity rather than any overarching strategy and creating a team out of that isn't going to happen overnight.
I felt really sorry for Aaron Hughes as he looked sharp, and he was rousing the troops after the warm-up. During the small part he had in the game he looked good and he must be gutted. When walking off, all the players were encouraging each other and motivation to perform was shown.
I am not a fan of Hyypia, and have made my feelings known about his tactical inflexibility on here, however, it is at times like these that team spirit is created. Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho have been experts in creating a false 'siege-mentality' over the years to crystallise togetherness. By default we have sleep-walked into a 'siege' in the league table, with everyone seemingly assured that we were 'in a false position' and 'certain to be get out of it'. Well we are in a 'true' position now and this could have a positive reaction, I have certainly seen signs of it on the pitch.
Hyypia now has a chance to grab hold of the crisis mentality and turn it into something special, we will find out over the next couple of games if he has it in him. Let's see...
What is also clear is that the fans need to play their part. I felt we sucked the ball in for Baldock's goal on Saturday, one of the most special atmospheres I can remember for a game, and this needs to carry on.
What will be will be against Wigan and Blackburn, and the outcome from that as this is the key moment of the season for me, but until that time let's get behind the team...
Let's remember that this is a fairly disparate group of professional football players brought together out of necessity rather than any overarching strategy and creating a team out of that isn't going to happen overnight.
I felt really sorry for Aaron Hughes as he looked sharp, and he was rousing the troops after the warm-up. During the small part he had in the game he looked good and he must be gutted. When walking off, all the players were encouraging each other and motivation to perform was shown.
I am not a fan of Hyypia, and have made my feelings known about his tactical inflexibility on here, however, it is at times like these that team spirit is created. Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho have been experts in creating a false 'siege-mentality' over the years to crystallise togetherness. By default we have sleep-walked into a 'siege' in the league table, with everyone seemingly assured that we were 'in a false position' and 'certain to be get out of it'. Well we are in a 'true' position now and this could have a positive reaction, I have certainly seen signs of it on the pitch.
Hyypia now has a chance to grab hold of the crisis mentality and turn it into something special, we will find out over the next couple of games if he has it in him. Let's see...
What is also clear is that the fans need to play their part. I felt we sucked the ball in for Baldock's goal on Saturday, one of the most special atmospheres I can remember for a game, and this needs to carry on.
What will be will be against Wigan and Blackburn, and the outcome from that as this is the key moment of the season for me, but until that time let's get behind the team...
