Before continuing on, I have to explain the blog title. If you haven’t already, all footy fans NEED, I repeat NEED, to start watching Special1 TV. The weekly puppet show featuring Jose Mourinho, Sven Erikson, Wayne Rooney, and company is one of the funniest shows I can recall. It is a classic quote generator. One of these is the classic “Shut Up Sven!”
a few of the Special1 TV cast
After reading this next quote, I say KEEP TALKING SVEN! “The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.” As an Earthquakes fan, how perfect is this? This squad has absolutely none, zip, nada, Nada III confidence. I personally feel that we have the squad to get into the playoffs. The problem is that the early downslide and bad performances in games have not worn off, and the boys are fearful that they dont have the ability to win because its so rare.
This is not to say that I think we shouldnt be making moves come the Summer Transfer Window. Just like last year, all its going to take is 2 – 3 players to change this season around. We desperately need to find someone to play in the middle of the park with creativity, a defender that is rock solid, and a forward that is hungrier for goals, among other areas of need.
Coach said about a month ago, and I have already stated this, that all the boys need to do is grind out a 1-nil game to find their confidence. It will be then and only then, when this “barrier” of fear can be collapsed and success can begin. The 1906 Ultras will be in section 101 rocking the house through this Clash-like period.
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The Earthquakes take on Real Salt Lake tomorrow at Buck Shaw Stadium at 7:30pm (psh! like anyone needs to be reminded of this?). The 1906 Ultras are switching up their pre-game activities just a bit for this game. We will be meeting at Mondo Burrito for food and drinks starting at 4:30pm until our march into The Shaw at 6:45pm. Please be there and have everything ready and done with by 6:45pm so that we can roll into the Shaw in full force.
Go Quakes. May we collapse the wall holding us back from success.