Just because Widdop's abilities as a captain and game manager are questioned doesn't amount to vitriol. The problem is not just the rushed attempt at field goal, it was also the pass that led to the intercept, the inability to close out the game, the poor way the team was moved around to get into position for a field goal, the repeat sets were good but on at least two occasions it looked like there was a try on, the poor long cut out passes to the winger, the poor attacking kicks.
Yes I will admit there are good things in his play but in general as the playmaker he is too inconsistent in producing the right options.