In most professions, under-performers are summoned to their boss, written warnings are filed, reviews made and agreements put in place. The premier league footballer has his own way, it seems.
Reading the rumour of Garde's imminent sacking, the insider quoted a lack of morale. None of this crap we watch each week should be about lack of morale. We're not talking about a factory floor where motivation is key to productivity and staff retention - some of these feckless idiots get tens of thousands of pounds for working a 25 hour week. They are supposedly doing something they love. Nowhere in the player's contracts will it state giving up is allowed at 2 - 0. Or if relegation looks likely. Lack of morale is not an excuse to stop running, stop tracking back; you're getting paid handsomely to do a job: just do your job, or walk away. I won't cut any professional player any slack.
I feel sorry for Garde. Most of the time the manager takes the bullet, but for me, what we've seen this season rests with the players. Bournemouth players are a great example of how doing your job properly wins you respect - and your Premier League status.
Bye-bye, Remi. I hope our next manager is afforded the opportunity to pick a player worthy of their professional status. You need strength and fight in the Championship.,,