Any talk of a new manager is frankly ridiculous. Nothing more needs to be said.
However, let's look at the players signed, and the remit he had regarding signings when he came in.
Reduced budget.....though I have no doubt still a very competitive budget for L1.
He has had to bring in players to fit the budget, and try to get rid of several players outside it. Hammond has been paid up, other players wasting money have gone and it seems he is getting rid of Brayford next. And don't forget he still has a fair few sat in the transfer list who he wants out. A huge transformation.
Contemplate too, that NO manager has 100% success rate when it comes to signings, some will always fail to work out for whatever reason.
Hussey- so far looked shaky, but also deliver d some decent crosses and set pieces. Something we have been woeful at for several years. Part of an all new back four so will need time to gel.
O'Connell and Wilson have ability, they are the right age, they are a good build and size so fit exactly what is fans have been wanting. But they will make errors....and they need help from their keeper and midfield.
Fleck- very good footballer, but needs help in there.
Duffy- player in L1 team of the season. Small, tricky and creative we thought, but so far fsiled to really be impactive, and consistent. But creative players rarely are consistent.
Clarke- again, a player fans have wanted for a while in L1...we finally got him. Quick, strong, hard working and will score goals once he settles.
Wright....not played. Back up player.
So, have his signings been so bad? What could we have got in better, that wasn't demanding money on the scale we have blown in the past? We need to allow this lot to settle, and in early days two of our worst performers have been Done and Sharp.
But it's a new side, and new tactics, with huge pressures on top.
When the new keeper arrives, and we then need a new right back, as well as more pace up front and someone to play with Fleck...it will be pretty much a full team he's brought in.
