The Aztexan

I know this is a bit off-topic for an Aztex blog, but I'd just like to say that I think FC Dallas GM Michael Hitchcock made a big mistake sacking head coach Steve Morrow yesterday. Granted that FCD aren't exactly dominating, and I was as embarrassed as anyone over the 1-5 butt-kicking they got from the LA Galaxy last weekend. But I liked Morrow, and thought he was working on a long-range plan. Regardless, 18 months isn't a long enough time for a coach to turn things around, in my opinion.

Steve Hunt at ESPN Soccernet has a good summary in a piece titled "Morrow a victim of unrealistic expectations":

FC Dallas general manager Michael Hitchcock dismissed Morrow on Tuesday in a move that looks half-baked at best, wildly unfair at worst. It was either a complete panic job or just a bush-league maneuver by an organization sometimes all over the place in establishing direction and gaining self-awareness.

...The Denilson debacle -- considering expectations, promises and money spent versus deliverables -- was arguably the worst personnel blunder in league history.

...Everyone knows pro sports aren't always fair. The point is, the handling of these important matters says something about clubs, plans and directions. On that regard, FC Dallas looks like the confused comb-over dude, no prize in looks and salary, but dumbfounded because he can't land the supermodel girlfriend.

Best of luck to Coach Morrow, I hope he lands well and goes on to great success.

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