When do all the longtime Union fans who ripped ownership for keeping Ernst Tanner over Jim Curtin begin with their mea culpas?
To be clear, I understand 100% if people were upset about Curtin being dismissed. He earned our respect and affection over a decade-plus. But look how both Andy Reid and the Eagles have benefited since their split in 2013. Sometimes, it is just a time for a change. And I did have questions about Curtin's personnel management, in addition to wondering if his direction of the team had grown stale.
There is a long way to go, I realize, but the Union are fun again and I'm glad to see Tanner getting some results - I've considered him an excellent talent evaluator that we've been lucky to have for years now. And Bradley Carnell, pretty good so far, although I realize he flamed out quickly in St. Louis. In that specific case, I do not expect lightning to strike twice.
I agree that Lukic has a good start, but calling him the nxt great midfielder is way to early. I disagree with your analysis. You feel the central defenders have to make to many clearances, but isn't that to blame on the 2 defense midfielders, Lukic and Danley, who you have great praise for. It's clear you don't like Mahkanya, maybe you don't understand how young and inexperienced he is. Will he make mistakes, they all do, but he's clearly alot better than Jack Elliot, who was at the base of alot of our against goals last year. Just my opinion
It is odd considering RBNY are a direct rival of the Union, but I can think of worse long-term outcomes than Red Bull divesting itself of the North Jersey club and buying the Union because it is a better representation of its brand of football in the US. Just keep the name Union if this happens, not Red Bull Philadelphia.
The video clip of Lukic doing the hissing snake in the away team locker room is almost as much fun as the goal.
When do all the longtime Union fans who ripped ownership for keeping Ernst Tanner over Jim Curtin begin with their mea culpas?
To be clear, I understand 100% if people were upset about Curtin being dismissed. He earned our respect and affection over a decade-plus. But look how both Andy Reid and the Eagles have benefited since their split in 2013. Sometimes, it is just a time for a change. And I did have questions about Curtin's personnel management, in addition to wondering if his direction of the team had grown stale.
There is a long way to go, I realize, but the Union are fun again and I'm glad to see Tanner getting some results - I've considered him an excellent talent evaluator that we've been lucky to have for years now. And Bradley Carnell, pretty good so far, although I realize he flamed out quickly in St. Louis. In that specific case, I do not expect lightning to strike twice.
I agree that Lukic has a good start, but calling him the nxt great midfielder is way to early. I disagree with your analysis. You feel the central defenders have to make to many clearances, but isn't that to blame on the 2 defense midfielders, Lukic and Danley, who you have great praise for. It's clear you don't like Mahkanya, maybe you don't understand how young and inexperienced he is. Will he make mistakes, they all do, but he's clearly alot better than Jack Elliot, who was at the base of alot of our against goals last year. Just my opinion
Find a description other than “Red Bull-style offense”
It is odd considering RBNY are a direct rival of the Union, but I can think of worse long-term outcomes than Red Bull divesting itself of the North Jersey club and buying the Union because it is a better representation of its brand of football in the US. Just keep the name Union if this happens, not Red Bull Philadelphia.