Normally, the weekend version of 5 Things is a look back at what we learnt in the weekend just passed. Not tonight. Allow me to indulge a little.
Here, I shall try to represent the common or garden Steelers fan, given the chance to give the team talk in the dressing room. Not as a coach - what I would say to them, as a fan, as a paying customer.
1. Earn your fucking keep.
You're all here on good money, comfortable money. You're not having to work second jobs like they do at some EPL, even some Elite clubs. You're all looked after, given cars, housed in decent accomodation. The past month, you've all looked far too comfortable in your own skin. Earn your wage.
2. Treat every game as must win.
This should be a given for any person who participates in sport, especially at professional level. Your job is to win trophies and beat teams. Don't just turn up when the cameras are on. Treat every game like a cup final or you're a passenger.
3. Show some fucking passion.
Look like you want to win. Look like winning and losing means as much to you as it does to the fans. Look like you're playing for your jobs. Look like you give a shit.
4. Do your fucking jobs.
Defencemen - defend. Forwards - score. You could do it for the first three months of the season, what's changed? What's different now? Things aren't going your way? Come up with something else. You're all talented hockey players, you must have a plan B in your pocket.
5. Shape up or ship out.
Improve or leave. Show a sign of improvement or fuck off. I'd rather be shortbenched than carry dead weight.
Signed,
Liam McCausland
Sheffield Steelers fan
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