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Shades of Blue talks Peter Vermes & dropped points
The show opens up about Vermes and the state of the club after he says he’s not worried about dropped points.
Our own level-headed Thad Bell entered the studio as fired up as we’ve ever seen him for the latest episode of Shades of Blue. After Sporting KC’s disappointing draw with St. Louis, Peter Vermes said he isn’t worried about dropped points. But Thad will tell you why that’s not true.
Vermes is obviously frustrated. You can see his point of view easily. His team is in positions to win games and show that they can be a good team. But bad referees or an unlucky bounce take it away. So then he has to hear angry fans and keep answering the same questions about what he, and his team, are doing wrong. But he’s also the longest tenured head coach in the league and knows the job media has a to do.
The show has a long discussion about the state of the club and they don’t hold back.
Segment 1 – Match Recap
Segment 2 – State of the Club & Peter Vermes (21:00)
Segment 3 – Current & Comets Big Wins (58:00)
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From This Episode:
- Accidental Assist
This was 100% intended for the other player and Rasmus literally puts his hands up after realizing it was missed. https://t.co/d0kRnRETWm
— Cody Bradley (@ThatCodyTho) April 21, 2024
- “Into the Darkness” Thad Bell, 2024 – A metaphor for the game
- You guys are worried about it. I’m not.
Full Quote: pic.twitter.com/INWxuROcCp
— Daniel Sperry (@sperrydaniel94) April 21, 2024
- effuse
verb (used with object) ef·fused, ef·fus·ing.
to pour out or forth; shed; disseminate
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Preview: SKC at RSL May 4th
Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Comets Fall in Mexico
Match Preview: KC Current at Houston Dash
Breakdown: Kansas City Current escape a break
Jake Davis Signs a Long-term Contract with Sporting KC
Assessing Sporting KC’s Season 10-Games In
KC Current Roster Musings
Sporting KC Fall on the Road to Minnesota
Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United FC Match Thread
How exactly did PV “silence the haters” last year? They beat St Louis in the first round, then turned around an easily lost to Houston. There’s nothing about that run that silenced anyone
It silenced anyone who’s not blinded by hatred. They were, at worst, the second best team in their conference for the last 75% of the season including the playoffs where they were absolutely NOT “easily” beaten by Houston. Houston literally intentionally handled a goal-bound shot IN the box that should’ve resulted in a PK and a red card and the refereeing organization admitted that the ref and VAR botched it after the fact.
The common refrain when this is brought up is “they should’ve just scored another one” but the reality is that Houston conceded more than 1 goal at home 3 times out of 26 that they hosted last year, and one of those was only because of a BS penalty. Columbus, Dallas, LAFC, St Louis, and Pachuca COMBINED for 1 goal in Houston. Columbus only managed 3 shots on goal in Houston. We had 5 (I know the stats say 4 but that handball doesn’t count as a shot on goal and is should be a shot on goal + a goal).
We played better in Houston in that game than any team other than ourselves earlier in the year and should’ve been tied 1-1 immediately after their goal and up a man. They had nothing of danger for the rest of the game and we had the better chances after that.
We were screwed and should’ve been in the western conference final against a team we typically play pretty dang well.
We also held like 30% possession, had less than 1 expected goal, and never passed the eye test. That’s not how this team wins.
Anyway, winning against STL then “almost” beating Houston didn’t silence anyone. It was more of the same reasons why this team is stale, and the buck stops with PV.
I agree with you totally we didn’t even deserve to be in the playoffs. We got very lucky playing against the St. Louis team that dominated everyone all year long only to collapse in the playoffs. I have to wonder if PV was managing them also.
If Hermes managed any other team, other than sporting Kansas City with all of its apologist that like throwing money at a team, that’s losing, he would’ve been sacked. He needs to be sacked. I’m tired of the bad referring or unlucky ball bounces, good managers get around those, they don’t rely on them to keep their jobs
Yeah the main idea behind your point I think is valid. The bottom line was 2nd round playoff exit.
(although it wasn’t done “easily” it was a clear, admitted error from VAR that did it)
But I’ve seen far too many people on Reddit and elsewhere just entirely disregard the recovery last season. As A&W said.. they were the best team in the Conference, not just for a couple months, but nearly a full season.
I think he “proved the haters wrong” because he was pointing to injuries as the issue and was steadfast that the team he built was solid. When the two best players returned they were very good. Better than almost everyone in MLS. So he was right.
I conned the owners into giving me another five-year contract. Losers never win unless they’re SKC.
Not gonna lie, you almost had me at the first part. Well played….
So much I wanted to say while listening…..
The thing about our goals is that they are resulting from set pieces or individual effort (except for the first goal last night). When Thommy, Davis, Walter put the team our their shoulders and finish a solo effort, it skews the numbers. The same tying happens from our set piece goals, it skews the numbers and makes our offense seem more potent than we are.
Our CAM definitely needs to be fixed, teams are exploiting that space the minute Pulido lapses when in the new formation. Things stabilized a bit when Thommy slotted it, but we lost wing control due to Russell not being sharp.
Salloi’s goal is only counted because there isn’t a definitive angle that shows that it clearly wasn’t a shot.
Speaking of…Yes, he sniffed goal and so did Pulido… but they were still not present for most of the game. Pulido disappeared after scoring and Salloi I keep forgetting is on the field until he two-handed shoves someone out of frustration.
On the small replays, I think Leibold was hosed regardless. Salloi’s pass was perfect and had him beat. He was wiped and outpaced- yes, he should make contact, but he was beaten by the…. clearance?
If we burn it down, keep Thommy/Remi. I don’t think you keep both unless you change tactics and formation. I think thommy and remi are much better than how they are being used by vermes’s system.
Vermes….
No. When you are the F****ng president of soccer operations you don’t get to say that crap.
He preps the roster, the team, and all things sporting. He has to answer the questions and be tactful about it. His comments alone have pushed me away from being a fan than the losses do. He didn’t prove me wrong last year because we got knocked out vs Houston. I’m tired of losing to Houston when it matters. We won against st Louis when it mattered.
You guys said it: I’m tired of the same song and dance. It is disenfranchising to people that care – I want my sports to be fun and win a majority of the time, or win titles consistently. We have entered an age where we are getting neither.
I think Pierre and Bassong should have subbed on last night. Fresh defender legs would help maintain possession and gain them invaluable experience. Vargas for salloi would help too, salloi doesn’t really contribute on defense and is no challenge for headers. Maybe vargas can help? I’m annoyed but understanding of Shelton – it just didn’t happen.
Vintage Johnny would have decked Krauss for tackling agada like that in the first half. Johnny today wouldn’t do it.