Hearing some vibes players are getting restless with Naimo. Some big issues going on amongst the players. Could this be the end?
Wouldn't be surprised. Also wouldn't care. Although I do have an idea: Move the team to Tucson, make them FC Tucson and make their current PDL team FC Tucson U-23.
Benching quality players, frequent positon/lineup changes, etc. how does a Coach gain respect or co hesiveness amoung his players to win a game?
With only one team in USL PRO on the west coast, it would be nice to support them. But, when a coach makes comments like these, grouping all the players together as similar this late in the game tells me he does not know what he is doing. Watch your game tapes, Naimo, you might find some differences.....http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/16211/l-a-blues-wait-for-big-guns-isnt-done
I don't really know where this assessment is coming from, probably from one particular player you are friends with I would imagine...The talent across the board IS very similar maybe guys like Irving Garcia could start and play 90 minutes but he made a very strong showing coming in as a sub last match. From what you are saying it sounds like some players are nervous about their spots with new players coming in. There are a lot of games within close proximity of each other and the depth will need to be used and cycling players in and out of the starting 11 is required to get the guys used to the grueling schedule. Starting and playing players like Garcia 90 mins every game is not good for the team when you have back to back games or one day in between. Anyways their will always be some hurt feeling in squads when players don't feel they are getting "deserved" playing time... they need to be professionals and continue to push for their spots. Last season we had to many egos on the squad (from guys that I didn't feel were good enough to have egos) The vibe I've gotten so far this year is there are more guys on the team wanting to work for each other. Hopefully the new players coming in help that continue and don't cause so many issues like Gaitan did last season (although I know that probably has more to do with front office and Gaitan's agent more than anything). The real issue with the Blues is the fan base and lack of attendance. I will keep going to the matches and bringing as many people as I can but that will only do so much.
Hmmmm....Don't know any of the players personally, maybe blueballs does. Interesting that you only comment on one player not being similar when three of your squad were just recognized by USL PRO....Personally, I would just like to see soccer get moving in the US and it is going to start from quality coaching from the bottom up.
I only mentioned one player to give an example and show the point of using the depth. there are several standout players but the guys behind them in rotation aren't that far behind and can and will have to step in at some point. In USL you can't start your best 11 every game. They will burnout and get injured. I'm just unsure on the reasonings for Naimo not being a capable coach.
I don't mean to suggest Naimo is not a capable coach, but I think it is important to appreciate that players are individuals, each with different strengths and weaknesses, which a coach needs to know intimately in order to efficiently use them against the opposing team to win. A red flag for me is when a coach characterizes all his players as similar.... The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
