The 2 home games coming up against Oxford and Portsmouth are pivotal - 2 wins are essential: 6 pointers at this stage… We have no leadership on the pitch and we lack pace in the side, teams are running through us, particularly in midfield and through the middle of the defence. Perhaps it’s time - until Matos can bring in the cavalry in January - to play the 2 young defenders in the middle Casey & Ishe. Additionally, need to play Widell regularly
There seemed to be a lethargy and perceived lack of interest from players last night. Cabango is no captain to rally the troops. Poor old Galbraith, Vipotnik and the goalkeeper seemed to be the only ones trying their best.Where was our pace? Derby had plentyand won although they were only in second gear. I felt sorry for the new manager who was trying to instil some purpose and tactics in to the squad but it fell on deaf ears. On to the next one and perhaps his methods will have reached the players by then.
Maybe the new gaffer will need time to rebuild this motley crew ? Starting with a bit of Kenny Jackets fitness building so they can eventually give 100% for 90+ mins ? And a bit of Sousa defending and Martineze tactical skill before graduating to sir Laudrup mastery ! So it may be a long road ahead as I don't see much money being spent again on high quality additions or finding rough diamonds that the club used to be good at !
I dread to think what Coventry will do to us. Only saving grace is Matos will have some time with the squad.
After tonight’s matches, we are 19th 2 points clear of the relegation places. The Oxford and Portsmouth matches are hugely significant
