That result felt like a real setback — conceding two early goals, missed chances and selection questions have left the run-in feeling far more nervy than it should be. Confidence matters and right now ours looks fragile.
Defensive frailties are costing us
To be fair, we've had warning signs. We've been exposed at the back repeatedly and gifted chances that shouldn't exist at this level. When players go down looking for fouls and the ref doesn't give them, opponents are happy to fire forward and punish us on the transition. It's a simple truth: sloppy defending and poor body shape invite pressure, and we've been inviting it too often.
It isn't just one moment. It's the repeated cuts through the defence, the spacing being wrong, and the team getting turned too easily. Those moments sap belief. You can see why fans are frustrated — it's not just losing, it's the manner of the goals and how avoidable they feel.
Missed chances and the weight on the number nine
We were told our striker would fire us to the title and be an easy answer up front. Today he missed chances again, and that magnifies everything. Missing easy opportunities affects more than the scoreline — it shifts the mood in the dressing room and the stand. To be blunt, when your striker isn't finishing, pressure builds on everyone else to make up the difference.
And it's not all down to him. Creativity has been inconsistent and the supply-line at times looks predictable. When the finishing isn't there and the defence keeps leaking, the job becomes almost impossible.
Selection questions and the run-in
With hindsight it's easy to question Rohl's decision to start both Gassama and Aasgaard, or to pair Miovski with Chermiti. Those calls matter when margins are tight. We now have three away games and one at home left. As pointed out, depending on the Hearts result, four wins would secure the title. Sounds simple on paper. In practice my faith that this particular group will grind out four wins has dipped.
A few of us on here have been warning about the defensive lapses and over-reliance on certain players. Keep believing? Sure. But it’s getting harder. We need clarity from the manager, better organisation at the back, and someone to finish the chances when they come. Simple things, really. But they make all the difference.
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