I still think we're miles off being serious contenders for next season although in a much better place now with Warnock.
No question finishing mid table after that disastrous Trollope start he inherited is worthy of praise - Warnock was the clearly right man for the job at the time. Judging Warnock's ability against Trollope is a pointless exercise though - it's like comparing Superman with Mr. Bean.
We were outside the transfer window when Warnock arrived and had to make do with freebees, but it's not fair to say he wasn't given additional cash for wages. Bamba, Hoilett, Richardson and Chamakh didn't come here and play for nothing for 3 months. Of those 4, only Bamba has been a real success but I'll take that any day. Little or no money in January resulted in Halford arriving - a waste of time and wages.
The points being made above are about the style of football we want to watch at the club not just it's effectiveness. Would I take a slog of a season battling our way toward the top without much finesse to achieve promotion - you bet I would!
That wasn't the point being made though. Winning is an essential part of enjoying your football, but it's not the complete answer. I'd like to see some Fulham/Barnsley/Brentford stuff as well along the way. Perhaps I'm expecting too much of Warnock.
No question finishing mid table after that disastrous Trollope start he inherited is worthy of praise - Warnock was the clearly right man for the job at the time. Judging Warnock's ability against Trollope is a pointless exercise though - it's like comparing Superman with Mr. Bean.
We were outside the transfer window when Warnock arrived and had to make do with freebees, but it's not fair to say he wasn't given additional cash for wages. Bamba, Hoilett, Richardson and Chamakh didn't come here and play for nothing for 3 months. Of those 4, only Bamba has been a real success but I'll take that any day. Little or no money in January resulted in Halford arriving - a waste of time and wages.
The points being made above are about the style of football we want to watch at the club not just it's effectiveness. Would I take a slog of a season battling our way toward the top without much finesse to achieve promotion - you bet I would!
That wasn't the point being made though. Winning is an essential part of enjoying your football, but it's not the complete answer. I'd like to see some Fulham/Barnsley/Brentford stuff as well along the way. Perhaps I'm expecting too much of Warnock.
