Rovers travel to relegation struggling Cheltenham Town this weekend, with Taylor’s side winless in seven. Whilst the Robins have won just one out of their last 10 matches in League One.
Bristol Rovers boss Matt Taylor says that his group are “so disconnected”, as the Gas search for their first goal in seven matches.
“The group is currently so disconnected in terms of where it is,” Taylor remarked. However, belief still exists in some way. I enjoy seeing them every day and working with them at work. Any manager must, of course, strike a balance between attracting and retaining the core group of employees they want to work with while also continuing to invest in and hire new hires. All overall quality, athleticism, energy, and skill levels, yet there are still some folks I would really rather be with. Right now, it just doesn’t exactly show on the pitch, and as a manager, your trust is a wonderful asset. Because your job security, safety, and longevity depend on you having faith in the players,
Of course, the fact that Rovers haven’t scored a goal in more than 700 minutes of football is the biggest concern facing the team right now. The 42-year-old stated, “Of course we talk about it; you have to face up to it.” We are not placing the ball in the back of the net, so you can’t run away from it or ignore it. We displayed 10-minute snippets at the beginning of the first and second halves of the last two games, when we appeared to be creating the most of our opportunities. Naturally, though, confidence plays a significant role, as does the pressure of the games. Occasionally, whether you are running late or are aware that the
On Tuesday night, as Reading easily trounced the Gas 2-0, boos were heard around the Mem both at halftime and after the game. Taylor declared, “I was not pleased by anything on Tuesday.” However, I would rather that it be directed at myself rather than the participants. It is my belief that the group just needs to be relieved of any expectations and pressure. We have occasionally felt the effects of what they have likely had far too much of this season. At a football club, managers have a specific role. While I am not the player kicking the ball, I am clearly directing it from the outside, so maybe it relieves some of the players’ pressure. However, game pressure is something else entirely.
“Every game, whether it’s against Cheltenham this weekend or Reading on Tuesday night, is constantly in the balance. It’s only when the big moment doesn’t go your way that we reflect on wasted chances or a mistake that results in a goal against, as it completely alters the atmosphere and your attitude. All you need to do is embrace it and recognise it for what it is. I am solely accountable for the formation of the squad. There are a lot of side issues and you are the manager of that group of players when you enter into a position. We all know it, I believe, but it still doesn’t justify our on-field performances and outcomes. I believe there to be a great deal more.
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