Pay has had 13 rounds with his players and already fans want to criticise him. The same players (most) that have played under the same structure for six years. A busted half in Foran and a lackluster forward in Woods who doesn't want to be there. These are facts.
How about you let Pay get his own team first then judge him? Unfortunately it will take a few years not 13 rounds.
I know what you're saying and agree up to the point of "let Pay get his own team first".
With the way the salary cap is, the idea that a coach can buy in a team they are totally happy with, and want, just won't happen during the tenure of a coach these days..unless they are Bellamy.
The football board recruitment committee must be responsible for acquiring players. A team needs stability and a club should adhere to their playing traditions and values.
If the board is worth their salt they recognise the value of halves, spine etc..its where we went wrong with Hasler...I can't see it happening again.
Fans need to factor in all the limitations Pay and the club are under with this roster...look at almost all other teams...far better and smarter players who can contribute, and construct, towards an 80 minute performance. There is no one Pay can rely on towards manufacturing anything! Other teams have those players.
Pay hasn't set the world on fire no doubt but there are so many side issues going on atm that has taken the focus off pure football coaching.
Thats why its important to take most of the pain this year as regards us re-setting our future.
