Stop Picking On Raskin

I'm fed up with the double standards: Raskin seems to take the full weight of criticism while others — Chermiti, Nadiri, even loan men like Mikey Moore — get a pass. This isn't about liking or hating a name, it's about asking for a fair, level-headed look at what's actually happening on the pitch.

Treat the forwards the same. You can't selectively remember who scored in the big moments and then use different measures for strikers. If Chermiti got praise for turning up in certain games, point that out. If Nadiri blanked in the same fixtures, say so. Equally, if a loan player has been useful then fine — praise where it's due. But let's not let transfer fees, perceived buy-value or club narratives blind our judgement. Both forwards have done decent things this season; both deserve the same scrutiny.

Midfield wins and loses matches. The heart of the complaint here is simple: when the midfield loses control the whole team stutters. That is a fair tactical observation to have. If you believe Raskin is the one who regularly cedes control, call it out and show it with what you see — positioning, passing tempo, transitions, reaction to pressure. Saying he "loses control" is a serious charge. It needs to be explained, not used as a throwaway line about nationality or international status. Fans are right to expect consistent effort and influence from midfielders.

Double standards among fans hurt the conversation. We all watch the same games but come away with wildly different reads. Some players are treated as sacrosanct, others as easy targets. That inconsistency breeds frustration. If you're convinced a player is protecting his World Cup fitness or isn't committed, fine — say why you think that, but don't turn it into character assassination without evidence.

At the end of the day I want honest, even-handed critique. Call out errors, praise good moments, and stop applying different yardsticks to different players. If more of us did that, the debate would be sharper and less personal — and the team would benefit from clearer feedback.

Written by ItsNotComplicated: 2 June 2026