I very much thought that was the case during the run-in. He did not seem to give a flying fvck, particularly the Newcastle debacle and Liverpool first half.
Ange has mentioned character a few times so don't underestimate how important that will be. If, say, Mason has told him Romero was a real problem in the dressing room and uninterested on the pitch, that won't go down well. We need people digging in when times are tough and maybe he just isn't that sort of player.
Don't confuse passion and character with throwing yourself into silly challenges and conceding penalties and cards.
Also, let's talk about taking responsibility and standing up as a leader. I didn't see any of that. Romero is as culpable as anyone else for our appalling defensive record last season.
Ok, it may mean starting with 2 brand new cb's which will mean patience in the short term but it's a new dawn and everyone has to prove they're up for it, as well as up to it.
