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I understand the point you're making, but I'm struggling to see in any way how Rooney's management in any way can result in Forsyth choosing to duck out of a header or Byrne choosing to give his man so much space

I understand the point you're making, but I'm struggling to see in any way how Rooney's management in any way can result in Forsyth choosing to duck out of a header or Byrne choosing to give his man so much space

There's a chance you can put some responsibility on Rooney for Jozwiak not reacting quickly enough - perhaps he wasn't prepared enough when coming on?
But Forsyth ducking under the ball, Byrne giving his man too much space, Shinnie/Forsyth trying to head the same ball, Davies coming out to head Bird's ball, Davies not getting back into position quick enough, and Byrne forgetting how to kick a ball are all individual mistakes and 100% down to those players involved.

At 14:15 on Saturday, I bet Rooney and the team were getting praised by the majority on here.
Then 2 massive defensive rooster ups and Rooney is suddenly to blame?

If we had won no one would be calling for him to be sacked.
But because of a string of defensive mistakes Rooney deserves to be sacked?
1. Forsyth ducked under the ball, Jozwiak reacted too slowly and Byrne gave his man half of the pitch
2. Shinnie/Forsyth trying to head the same ball, Davies coming out to head Bird's ball, Davies not getting back into position quick enough, and Byrne forgetting how to kick a ball
Basic errors which the players are the only ones responsible for.

If we had won no one would be calling for him to be sacked.
But because of a string of defensive mistakes Rooney deserves to be sacked?
1. Forsyth ducked under the ball, Jozwiak reacted too slowly and Byrne gave his man half of the pitch
2. Shinnie/Forsyth trying to head the same ball, Davies coming out to head Bird's ball, Davies not getting back into position quick enough, and Byrne forgetting how to kick a ball
Basic errors which the players are the only ones responsible for.

Thompson's so small he doesn't count towards the 11

Thompson's so small he doesn't count towards the 11

If we had won no one would be calling for him to be sacked.
But because of a string of defensive mistakes Rooney deserves to be sacked?
1. Forsyth ducked under the ball, Jozwiak reacted too slowly and Byrne gave his man half of the pitch
2. Shinnie/Forsyth trying to head the same ball, Davies coming out to head Bird's ball, Davies not getting back into position quick enough, and Byrne forgetting how to kick a ball
Basic errors which the players are the only ones responsible for.

If we had won no one would be calling for him to be sacked.
But because of a string of defensive mistakes Rooney deserves to be sacked?
1. Forsyth ducked under the ball, Jozwiak reacted too slowly and Byrne gave his man half of the pitch
2. Shinnie/Forsyth trying to head the same ball, Davies coming out to head Bird's ball, Davies not getting back into position quick enough, and Byrne forgetting how to kick a ball
Basic errors which the players are the only ones responsible for.

If we had won no one would be calling for him to be sacked.
But because of a string of defensive mistakes Rooney deserves to be sacked?
1. Forsyth ducked under the ball, Jozwiak reacted too slowly and Byrne gave his man half of the pitch
2. Shinnie/Forsyth trying to head the same ball, Davies coming out to head Bird's ball, Davies not getting back into position quick enough, and Byrne forgetting how to kick a ball
Basic errors which the players are the only ones responsible for.

Thompson's so small he doesn't count towards the 11

Thompson's so small he doesn't count towards the 11

Thompson's so small he doesn't count towards the 11

Drop all of the senior pros? 
Radical, but maybe the left field solution we need. 
Well, that and fielding 12.....?

At 14:15 on Saturday, I bet Rooney and the team were getting praised by the majority on here.
Then 2 massive defensive rooster ups and Rooney is suddenly to blame?

At 14:15 on Saturday, I bet Rooney and the team were getting praised by the majority on here.
Then 2 massive defensive rooster ups and Rooney is suddenly to blame?

At 14:15 on Saturday, I bet Rooney and the team were getting praised by the majority on here.
Then 2 massive defensive rooster ups and Rooney is suddenly to blame?

Jack Thompson an u15 - 14y/o as well, been with the 18’s and first team already this year 

Can't blame Sibley for being fouled and then kicked on the floor. Never a foul the other way

Not sure how that was a freekick though

Was just about to post this. Watching last night I wasn’t sure if Joz had contributed much at all but on seeing the clips again he was involved in almost all our better goalscoring moments inc the first goal. 

The latest from the class of '19 to make an impact in the first team. All players used in that title winning season:
Goalkeepers
French - Released
Foster - Released
Defenders
Ebosele
McDonald
Minkley - Released
JBrown
Cashin
Buchanan
Charles - Released
Archie - Released
Midfielders
Bird
Knight
Sibley
LThompson
Dixon
Forwards
Stretton
Wilson
Whittaker - Swansea
Delap - Man City
Greco - Released
Splatt - Released
Nto - Released