Smuda Falls At First Hurdle

Polska przegrała z RumuniąThe pitch was terrible, the Polish players even worse, according to most fans watching the game. The Polish football team lost, yet again, this time to Romania 0:1 at home. Franciszek Smuda, former manager of Zagłębia Lubin, Lech Poznań, Wisła Kraków, Legia Warsaw and Widzew Łódź took charge of his first game as manager of the Polish national team. The man, hailed as the new saviour of the Polish football team, did little to inspire a team lacking quality and energy. Expectations are high, surprisingly, after predecessor Leo Beenhakker’s failed qualification campaign for the World Cup in South Africa.    
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6 Responses to “Smuda Falls At First Hurdle”

  1. rlisu Says:
    November 16, 2009 at 6:46 pm | Reply

    We always had a problem with thinking we’re better than we’re truly are. Smuda needs time, the team does not have to be “great” for another 2+ years. We need progress yes, but did anyone really expect a major change after only 1 game? We don’t have to qualify for the next tournament, those 2 years should be spent experimenting and learning. Results in friendlies are not really important. A long as the side shows progress I am fine with it.

  2. rlisu Says:
    November 17, 2009 at 2:18 am | Reply

    In that case we will deserve what we get, nothing.
    Polish Football is broken, and no manager will perform miracles. After a good campaign we are just good enough to qualify for major tournaments (if everyone plays as well as they can). But nothing more. Expectations like those in 02, 06 and 08 are simply unrealistic. We simply don’t have the players.

  3. rlisu Says:
    November 18, 2009 at 5:07 pm | Reply

    I just looked at the FIFA rankings, I know they are not an accurate measure of a quality of a team. But, number 56, my god…..

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