@Jigsaw I hope you're trying to ttp- otherwise your level of comprehension is worse than a high school kid...maybe have another read so you don't conclude things like a comparison of caps to Man U...
I would say his philosophy is to try play the game and to win every game. Instead of changing his tactics and formation every game to neutralize the opponent's strengths and play negative football (like many coaches do in MLS), he actually makes positive decisions/substitutions to try set up the team and give them the best chance to win the game. Yes, some of the players are nowhere near good enough, they've played like crap in the last couple seasons, and some of his decisions has led to points lost as a result of wanting to win games. It's the players who haven't executed. If he had a squad like Portland, Dallas, Chicago, LA, Toronto, Atlanta (which he doesn't because of the owners)- they would win a lot more games, and the fans would be entertained. Just look at the roster of those clubs and compare.
It's easy to point the finger at Robbo and get rid of him because it's just a manager to replace, but it won't change anything as the problem is the lack of quality of the players and support from the owners to get better ones. Besides, who do you have in mind that can replace him and be confident that he would do better?
In a given game if your team COLLECTIVELY is being outworked, of course it is his responsibility to tell the players know and make adjustments to raise the intensity/work rate. However, if certain player(s) need to be constantly reminded to work hard and defend, then measures should be taken to make sure they change their attitude or get rid of them. Perfect example of this was Morales. Robbo did a great job to scout him and bring him in, and he won newcomer of the year in his first season. Then his work rate dropped, he got benched and then released.
I've already surrendered.
We obviously have different views on the game & the way it's coached.
I only know that the teams that I have worked with & the coaches that I was privileged to work with & learn from would never allow players to "go through the motions".
They did improve in the game v New York in the second half, but overall in the past couple of years I have seen players playing well within their comfort zone.
I don't see the tactics being clear, launching missiles over the opposing defence for players to chase doesn't create a lot of chances.
Over & out.
