CCFC TDA
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Welcome! Thank you for your comments! Am intrigued to hear what the general consensus is re McCarthy and his style of play? I completely get where you’re coming from in that you have lost quality and expectations are naturally lower this year, but surely you should still expect better than essentially punting the ball long at every opportunity and hoping for the best? You actually have some quite decent players at this level. Moore in particular is as well rounded a forward as you will get in the championship, I actually think his talents are wasted by just looking for his head at every opportunity. Bacuna and Vaulks are also more than decent at this level. Personally think that you should still be expecting better than that in all honesty, even Hull were a better watch than you and I believe they will finish comfortably in the bottom 2.
The problem is that we have a threadbare squad with no wingers, having lost the like of Hoilett, Harry Wilson, Ojo and loaned out Josh Murphy. When Mick arrived at the beginning of the year, we played some lovely attacking football and Moore benefited from having four decent wingers. This season, the width should be coming from wing backs but we don't have any effective players to fulfil that role. Without that outlet, we have resorted to the safety first hit and hope style over the past few games. We do have Ryan Giles on loan from Fulham, who has great potential, but he has been struck down by covid.
Whereas the playoffs would be the minimum expectation normally, the emergence and development of five or six decent prospects from the academy is seen as more important to the majority of fans. There are plenty who are moaning about the present style of football, but Mick is a stayer who will develop teams, even though that will take time.
With a fit again Ryan Giles, we should see a much better balanced side and Moore and James Collins will certainly benefit from his wing play and crossing ability.