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Mike Alber
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tv writer/enthusiast… created disney channel’s gabby duran and disney xd’s kirby buckets
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January 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
And I’ll admit: maybe Ange ISN’T the guy, maybe he’s out of his depth. But IMO we can’t know that yet because the rebuild has just begun. So if I’m deciding, I give him the rest of the season & the Jan/Aug windows, then decide.
December 23, 2024 at 12:04 AM
This years team is WAY different from last years. So why is “last year+” relevant? It’s not.

More relevant: we’ve scored 2nd most goals & conceded 3rd-4th fewest. That feels like a process working… even if results haven’t caught up.
December 23, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Except ManU, City, Villa, et al. But maybe you’re right. Or maybe, with a very young squad, indoctrinating a system is more important than eking out an occasional 1-1 draw.

I hear you. But I don’t think we’re winning this game if we park the bus. So losing 6-3 is to me not worse than losing 1-0.
December 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Or maybe we don’t let Levy off the hook by firing another manager who’s actually playing an entertaining style? And we see what Ange can do with a healthy squad and a handful of non-youth signings? Or were you stoked for Solanke and the kids?
December 22, 2024 at 11:33 PM
It’s not ideal, but scoring 3 vs. the best team in the country while 6 starters are out doesn’t feel like the end of the world.

And if you don’t see Ange subtly adjusting RB/LB positioning, pressing structure/triggers, etc then maybe you’re not watching super closely.
December 22, 2024 at 11:09 PM
He makes constant adjustments all the time. Just doesn’t switch to Conte sufferball like the pundits seem to think he should.
December 22, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Ange did what he could with the players we had available. They were playing like prime Madrid today.
December 22, 2024 at 6:53 PM
No chance. He gets the season.
December 15, 2024 at 6:07 PM
We need so much depth in January. Or we'll be lucky to finish top 8
December 5, 2024 at 10:12 PM
I just watched OSU radio commentary over UM highlights and it was glorious, even though the radio announcers were relative pros :)
December 2, 2024 at 9:27 PM
You are wise. Twitter sucks so hard now.
December 2, 2024 at 9:26 PM
You’re right.

And re: Solanke — I’m praying bc we look terrible without him. Can’t hold the ball to save our lives!
December 2, 2024 at 2:26 AM
We were some of the only buyers last January. I have faith we'll find some more bench depth at least.
December 1, 2024 at 10:14 PM
The team has been gutted. What we need, imo, is a deeper bench -- especially in the light of all these long-term injuries. Ange also needs to get better at rotating... Spence should've seen a lot more game time thus far.
December 1, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Great points.
December 1, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Absolutely. It’s frustrating, but as tired as we looked, I count today as a result.

Need to dig in and find some grit until we get some players back. And Levy better be signing players quick in January!
December 1, 2024 at 6:34 PM
But I won’t argue w you. He’s too slow to change a game often times.
December 1, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Yeah… he did try, if a little late. Though I think he brought in Deki at 60 minutes or thereabouts. Which felt ok.
December 1, 2024 at 5:56 PM