12 Mar 2026 12:57:09
It's just that maturity and in game management that's still letting us down. I actually thought the team were set up ok and we caused PSG problems. Back to the Bridge at 2-2 would have been a brilliant result, poor mistake from the GK and it's 3-2, not ideal, but not the end of the world with the home leg to come.
We just lacked the in game management to see the game out at that point, leaving the tie seemingly beyond recovery because of a collapse.
12 Mar 2026 15:02:28
Agree with you, J.
12 Mar 2026 18:17:29
Have now seen the game, and obviously Jorgensen deserves criticism, as do all players when they make a mistake, but James made several errors and received virtually zero criticism.
The manager has repeatedly mentioned "moments" as being an issue for this team.
I prefer the term "mental weakness," or an inability to concentrate for 90-plus mins.
I could agree with some of my mates who genuinely believe our performance deserved better, but I think we got what we deserved.
Anyway, a good game to win at the Bridge.
12 Mar 2026 18:50:38
Because he's a near world class player, Tom, and always delivers strong performances. Yes, he made a couple errors, but as opposed to Jorgensen, who really has not set the world alight and has looked shaky nearly every time he's played, the criticism is very understandable, though I hope he gets support at the Bridge in the next game rather than booed.
12 Mar 2026 19:28:43
I have zero problems being critical of any player when it is deserved. I don't care if they are close to being "world class" or not.
We all see games and individual player performances differently. I also thought that Enzo was outstanding, and, unlike some of my mates, I thought Caicedo was solid but not his usual standard.
12 Mar 2026 20:39:27
I agree it is a game of moments. We lack game maturity and game management. Chasing the game at 4-2 down was naive.
James, in my eyes, makes many more mistakes in midfield, and he looked really tired at the end.
The keeper made a mistake, but also some decent saves; the sad fact is that he is not good enough.
The same is true of the centre halves.
But onwards and upwards. I am of the view, if we don't cash in our top players, we will become a serious force to be reckoned with if we get a top keeper.