Comments on: Zip It: FC Dallas at New York

By: historian

historian — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:05:12 +0000

Shellas has coached for the equivalent of one full season. What has he really done to give us any comfort that he can competently steer the ship? His in-game management skills are horrible and he doesn’t seem to know how to handle professional players.

Can he steer the ship? I guess as it sails out of port in calm waters, he’s fine. But once they are out in the open ocean, he doesn’t know how to maneuver the helm, or properly give orders to adjust the sales. And for sure, halfway through the voyage, he’ll send one of the sailors below deck and replace him with another for no apparent reason. Great for morale.

The question is not weather Shellas can steer the ship. The question is how long before there is mutiny on the HMS FCD.

By: JC

JC — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:42:29 +0000

Remember, people, our central back pairing for this game (and many of late) is Richetti, who, I don’t care what you say, is playing out of position, and Kyle Davies who is talented but extremely raw.

This team is really just a couple of players away from being really good, in my opinion. It’s just a question of whether Shellas can steer the ship. For me, this last stretch of games will be crucial in determining that,

By: HammerHead

HammerHead — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:47:27 +0000

Agreed that the responsibility falls on everyone. However the decisions at the top of this organisation seem to be inept far more than smart. Fire SH before your team is ruined Mr. Hunt

By: Doug

Doug — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:04:50 +0000

We knew going in they would be amped up.

We knew going in that we had better players.

We’re the ones that still had a shot at the playoffs.

And we obviously didn’t want it enough.

That falls on everybody.

By: HammerHead

HammerHead — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:09:23 +0000

Gutted would be an understatement! Always support the team! Never give up on your colors! However, be realistic in your expectations for 2009… no playoffs, no chance, no real coach, and no bloody clue! Rocha got the punch in the face most FCD Supporters would have paid to plant! Dax and Dave V were awesome! I feel too sick to say anymore. Roll on 2010 and I hope a new coach!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:27:43 +0000

Why is it that Dallas always makes the opposing coach look like an utter genius with their substitutions? Guys come off the bench and play brilliant. speaking of subs, what the hell did Rocha contribute to the game besides taking a missed punch after coming on for Brek? Why was Brek pulled anyway? SH makes decisions that totally baffle me.

By: James W

James W — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:50:40 +0000

What, no rant about how wonderful SH is? No pedantic lecture to those of us calling for his head?

At least Jeffries got his subs in the game in time for the handshake. SH uses them to early like he’s still at SMU, then forgets he has them when it’s time to throw out something new. He didn’t win at SMU, he’s not winning here. It’s not because it’s not his team, good coaches have done much more with less.

When does the interesting experiment run its course? To be honest, I’ll let him have the rest of the season. The windows are closes, no coach is going to walk in and take the drumming of being here this season. IMO, what happens the day after the last game will say a lot about what’s left of the HSG heart.