30 May 2026 10:13:57
All this talk about Moyes not playing young players or new signings would not have been an issue had the first eleven been playing well. But it is very clear that Micky has been struggling and when Aznou got his chance he performed well.
O'Brien struggled at right back at a time when both our centre backs were playing poorly as a unit. Meanwhile we had Patterson sitting on the bench.
Last few games of the season, both KDH and Ndiaye's form dropped off. We had replacements on the bench who could and should have been given their opportunity.
We got a glimpse of this near the end of the Spurs game when Alcaraz, Armstrong and George all came on. All three looked to push forward and bring energy into the team. Unfortunately the changes were made far too late.
No player, however good they have been, should be nailed on to start if their form drops off. Yet this is what we have seen this season. The manager is a fault for this, and it has cost us a European place.
Moyes is not protecting the young players. He just doesn't know how to use them or trust them.
30 May 2026 11:59:38
So true, Brass, and that is why so many of us are up in arms. If we lose Alcarez, George gets sent back and Aznou (who has lost his international place) asks for a transfer. How the hell are we going to attract young players going forward? Moyes may have support on the board and in the media, but if this board really cares about the club, they need to thank Moyes and move on.