Jason Tindall was rightly annoyed by the performance of his team against Sheffield Wednesday but he used very strong words that didn't hide his annoyance. By saying that "One team was fighting for their lives here tonight, and I think there was another team that turned up here tonight that tough their ability would be enough to win the game and I think that is the lesson we have got to learn from today," Tindall was making no doubt that the players need to step up their game.
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Jason Tindall was consistent in making late changes to the team in the second half but there wasn't enough intensity about Bournemouth's play to get them a goal. While Sheffield Wednesday found it easy to play the ball in behind Bournemouth's defenders there was little attempt to remedy the problem and that is ultimately what led to the goal. Winning second balls should be some of the basics of the game, but Bournemouth's players are far too relaxed about it.
The defeat was coming and it has been on the cards for the last three or four games. But the players couldn't react this time. That is what is ranking fans I think. We could all see it despite the unbeaten run. Bournemouth have been found out. They are not fully at it. Playing with calmness is more a case of overconfidence.
Jason Tindall can say it is not his strongest side, but the fans know it was just about the strongest side he could put out. There are no major injuries. The players are just short of being mac sharp for whatever reason. The question is will Tindall's words have any impact on the players and will we see a better performance at Birmingham? Now Tindall has the option of starting Rodrigo Riquelme and even Cameron Carter-Vickers. The defeat could be a blessing in disguise - Bournemouth don't need passengers.
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