Unpopular opinion trigger warning:
As I see it, there is a strange paradox. On the one hand I think we're in big trouble but on the other hand I'm not worried.
Why?
So on the first point the squad, and so many of the players, are a complete mess. I won't go into detail here, because that's been discussed at great length.
On the second point I am more reassured because:
1. We have a manager with an excellent track record.
2. Many of these players are out of contract next season, and others who are not will hopefully be shifted on. I would have no problem letting Brewster leaving for free if it frees up a wage and squad space and we use that to improve slightly elsewhere. We have to be ruthless, and I think after seeing how things have gone Slav will be.
3. There are some players, who with other players around them, could provide the basis for a good team. Like Bogle, Egan, MGW (if we can keep him) , Ndiaye
The phrase 'season of transition' is absolutely detested by football fans but I don't think there is much choice or realistic alternative.
As long as we are making progress, slowly but surely, and keep out of a relegation fight, I have no qualms for the time being. Let's see where we are this time next year if that is the case before the manager's position (and the board) should come into question.
UTB
As I see it, there is a strange paradox. On the one hand I think we're in big trouble but on the other hand I'm not worried.
Why?
So on the first point the squad, and so many of the players, are a complete mess. I won't go into detail here, because that's been discussed at great length.
On the second point I am more reassured because:
1. We have a manager with an excellent track record.
2. Many of these players are out of contract next season, and others who are not will hopefully be shifted on. I would have no problem letting Brewster leaving for free if it frees up a wage and squad space and we use that to improve slightly elsewhere. We have to be ruthless, and I think after seeing how things have gone Slav will be.
3. There are some players, who with other players around them, could provide the basis for a good team. Like Bogle, Egan, MGW (if we can keep him) , Ndiaye
The phrase 'season of transition' is absolutely detested by football fans but I don't think there is much choice or realistic alternative.
As long as we are making progress, slowly but surely, and keep out of a relegation fight, I have no qualms for the time being. Let's see where we are this time next year if that is the case before the manager's position (and the board) should come into question.
UTB