Baines: We have no chemistry

[jtl60]

I think its an astonishing statement and fair play to him for saying it. As he and Pienaar had some of the best chemistry in not only our team but any team in premiership history - its fair to say he knows a thing or two about it

 

[ilikecheese]

He's spot on with what he says.

The interview probably won't go down well with the coaching staff, but he's not blaming them directly, if anything, he's saying it's down to the players.

Proper pro and dead honest is Leighton.

This really. He gets that the results aren't where they need to be. The headline makes it all a bit more dramatic.

 

[stretford blue]

Honest stuff from Baines.

This might be what the situation needs from the manager, players and coaching staff

 

[edge]

after jags this is shocking what the hell is going on at the club

 

[toffee matt]

Martinez will have him taken to the same place that Piennar is being held captive

 

[ijjysmith]

after jags this is shocking what the hell is going on at the club

What did Jags say mate? I pretty much turned off yesterday right after the whistle.

 

[DanEFC92]

What did Jags say mate? I pretty much turned off yesterday right after the whistle.

 

[PhilM]

What did Jags say mate? I pretty much turned off yesterday right after the whistle.

Less of what he said and more how he said it, all epitomised by his body language and the downtrodden tone of his voice.

The most telling part for me though was his almost faux pas, beginning to mention our "slu.." before rewording it as a little run of loses.

Yes Phil it is a slump as well know it, it's just a shame you're probably not allowed to acknowledge it within the positive camp.

 

[TheAlmightyFloater]

He's not wrong though.

Our play is noticeably stagnant. No instinctive passes, nobody looking to spot the run, no real flair. All the things that happen when a team has chemistry and know each other's strengths, weaknesses and playing styles.

Some games we show it and we can get from our box to theirs in 3 passes and create a chance. Most games we take about 5 minutes to reach the final third and then look clueless.

Clearly all the team building cycling trips in Austria aren't working.

Just copy Leicester's pre season and we'll be sound.

 

[Dharma]

A player and team crying out for a manager, a manager that can help players understand their roles in the team. A manager that can help players perform to the best of their ability for the team. Remember when this guy was one of the best deadball specialists in the premiership and one of the highest rated LB's in europe. Martinez has destroyed his game.

 

[oldblue]

He's spot on with what he says.

The interview probably won't go down well with the coaching staff, but he's not blaming them directly, if anything, he's saying it's down to the players.

Proper pro and dead honest is Leighton.

He's absolutely right from how I read it. You need partnerships to provide tempo and belief. Coaching staff can't force that in my opinion. Either happens or you take time developing it.

 

[ianefc]

Could you imagine him giving you a pep talk. Just staring at the floor like a naughty school boy being told off. Grow a set Jags.

 

[chippy1722]

Made up he's come out and spoke up. He's said his piece behind close doors and had words with Martinez in the past, and he was pushed out for it.

 

[PhilM]

Could you imagine him giving you a pep talk. Just staring at the floor like a naughty school boy being told off. Grow a set Jags.

It is noticeable across his interviews that he's reluctant to talk to the press, and as such often looks at the floor. It's his tone that's more telling.

 

[chippy1722]

Could you imagine him giving you a pep talk. Just staring at the floor like a naughty school boy being told off. Grow a set Jags.

First time I've ever seen him shout was when he had a go at Lukaku at the weekend for not getting in the area.