Not impressed with Nicky Adams referencing the fact we were favourites with the bookies to go down pre-season in his post-match interview. Means nothing, so why even bring it up. Going up through the playoffs with a more modest playing budget than most, you wouldn't expect us to be overly fancied. There are other bad teams in this division, and there's no reason at all we couldn't have a good go at trying to stay up with the squad we have, despite what the punters might think.
But the displays we're producing at the moment couldn't accurately be described as football, it's just dross. Never known a team as passive off the ball as we are, it's infuriating to watch. Teams just walk all over us, doesn't matter who it is. Curle laughably thinks we looked as capable as Accrington. With delusion levels that high amongst the coaching staff, I don't see things improving anytime soon.
Also why are we so crap at set pieces? It should be our bread and butter, shouldn't it? As for personnel, not many players emerged with any credit yesterday. Feel sorry for Holmes though, the worst possible time to be making a comeback with us. Smith I'm afraid shouldn't be anywhere near the starting 11. Pity because he's a really nice fella by all accounts, but he's had lots of chances and not looked remotely like scoring in any of the games. No room for sentimentality.
Well thought out post and convincing too. It’s a pity such thoughts don’t radiate more often than those currently on display.
