Shota's done one...

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Shota preferred 433, was he given the tools to do it?
I'd say yes he was. Awful luck with injuries, but still. And 100% he will have had a big say in what he wanted / needed. Along with Acun, he spectacularly misjudged and then unfortunately just didn't seem to have the attributes to get anywhere near the best out of what he did have available. Sad day if he is now gone - just like with Slutsky, I really wanted him to succeed (like I guess nearly all of us did).
 
Shota preferred 433, was he given the tools to do it?

He said many times that he wanted to play 5 at the back, despite bringing in several attacking wingers, no wing backs and only having 4 recognised centre halves in the squad.

The recruitment absolutely does suggest some variation of a 4-5-1 was always intended but Shota never said that.
 
It’s the right time for Shota to go.

He’s enjoyed some fantastic support from the terraces up to this point, even though I’ve never read or heard of anyone who seemed to truly believe he could do it, at any point of his time here. If he leaves now, it’ll save any unpleasantness. He can go with everyone’s blessing and well wishes.

Simply put, we need a manager who can turn the ship ‘round – and the common logic would be someone who has a track record in this division.

If the regime have an open mind, I think, given Acun’s drive and vision, we could attract an excellent manager.

Here’s hoping.