Eddie Howe can only look at the team's home performances and feel that they have let too many points escape them at Dean Court. Even against West Ham chances went begging when they would have been converted by players who had a bit more confidence.
The pleasing thing is that Bournemouth are at least creating chances now. Some 25 shots against West Ham should have been enough to win the game and while the goals are starting o flow again, there is some disappointment that Bournemouth can't keep the goals at the other end down at the same time. Howe must be wondering what else he can do to get the balance of the team better. I suppose, he really needs more players coming back but he also has to get more out of those that are available.
The desire from the team isn't in doubt. We can see how much they wanted to win the last game and yet the team still has problems at key moments like corners and when they are facing the closing moments of games. The pressure is certainly on but it is better that the players feel the emotions of the home supporters than have a flat silence. The worry I have is that mistakes seem to be creeping into Bournemouth's games now, whether it is defending corners, goalkeepers clearing balls or giving penalties away. It's the panic of not wanting things to get any worse that is perhaps making players now make hasty decisions when they often have more time to make the right decision.
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| Dean Court has been deprived of wins but hopefully there will be one more in 2017. |
The desire from the team isn't in doubt. We can see how much they wanted to win the last game and yet the team still has problems at key moments like corners and when they are facing the closing moments of games. The pressure is certainly on but it is better that the players feel the emotions of the home supporters than have a flat silence. The worry I have is that mistakes seem to be creeping into Bournemouth's games now, whether it is defending corners, goalkeepers clearing balls or giving penalties away. It's the panic of not wanting things to get any worse that is perhaps making players now make hasty decisions when they often have more time to make the right decision.
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Playing at home though as to be seen as a bonus for AFCB's players if they can't find everything to their needs to win games at Dean Court they are going to be in a difficult place. There are very few more games when Bournemouth can afford to have an off-day. They need to get out of the bottom three as soon as possible and being the second of two home games in a row, it really has to be a win against Everton if AFCB are to improve their situation. 
With home games against Stoke, Palace, West Brom, Newcastle and Swansea in the second half, the importance of home wins is evident. That's 15 points for the taking, very winnable games which would put us in much better shape.
ReplyDeleteCan we afford the luxury of young Cook.
ReplyDeleteGreat passer of the ball but constantly loses possession in dangerous places.!!