Oh boy, one day gone after the game and the old Stern John debate start again
We could have left it alone till after the England game. Anyway, since we are debating it, might as well give my opinion.
Ok I believe the man should be left alone and play for the 90mins. He is a striker, once you keep on the field, he would ignite at some point. Just look at what happened during the Guatemala match when he scored two goals in five minutes.
Anyway, during the Sweden game, Beenhakker was playing a 4-5-1 formation. Stern John was alone up front and from my part, he played his role in the game. He was there as a distraction and may have prevented more Swedes from coming forward because they were concerned that on a counterĀ attack, if he got the right pass, he would have posed a threat to them. This is why there were always two markers on him at all times.
To add to this, he helped Cornell Glenn to get a shot at goal which ended up hitting the bar. His perfect pass nearly made the Swedes pay.
Thus, I believe Stern his doing his job on the field and should be left alone. Perhaps he needs a little assistance by having another striker who is able to run at the defense such as Kenwyn Jones.
All this is my opinion anyway.
Very well said, execellent post,you clearly understand the role Beenie wants or has Stern playing.The defense must stay honest where ever he goes staying mostly central keeping those 2 or 3 defenders on him. Stern job is to collect that ball and bring the midfield into the play and he held the line brilliantly but when he handed off to Birchall or Theo they seem to not want the ball ,Stern cud not get a creative or killer ball back ,like the one he gave to Glen.
Stern knows exactly what Beeniie man wants him to do, to some it might seem wrong but the results so far has gotten us to the WC and a start that had many many many many doubters now believing, all who still eh believe is all yuh I sorry becuz all yuh missing one sweet ride these brothers giving we.De WC will come and go and all yuh will still be saying this cudda be done better and dat cudda be done better and all yuh go miss de moment .......