To be fair, calling Rohl the wrong man feels a bit knee-jerk. You can see the shape and effort changing, even if results haven’t been perfect. January didn’t solve every shortcoming — and only in hindsight do those missed moves look so obvious — but there’s been progress and that counts for something.
Why Rohl deserves time
He’s competed. That’s not flaky optimism; it’s a basic standard. The team looks more organised at times, pressing with a purpose and trying to control tempo more often than we saw under some previous regimes. You spot improvements in movement and transitions, and those are the sorts of things that take time to bed in.
The clear-out that can’t wait
Truth is, the squad still carries too much dead weight: players who were signed by others and haven’t fitted the system. I agree with the idea of being ruthless next summer. Dio Aasgaard, Bajrami, Tav Arrons, Cornielious, Djiga, Matondo, Antman, Miovski, Rice and possibly even Sterling for injury concerns — that’s a long list, and probably not all of them will go, but moving on a chunk of them is necessary.
It isn’t just about names, either. It’s about squad balance, attitude and players who suit the manager’s shape. If half the replacements actually click, we’ll be in a much better place. Simple as that.
Looking ahead to next season
So yes, back Rohl. Give him the chance to pick his men and stamp a style on the team properly. We’ve been through a few false dawns and signings that never paid off, but that’s exactly why summer business matters more than ever. Be brutal on the outgoings, sensible on the incomings — and let the work continue.
Call me optimistic, but strip out the dead wood and you give the manager a genuine shot at getting it right next season.
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