I don't remember him playing badly, he took a little time to find his feet. This could be a case of hasn't played for ages so I think he's better than he is though.
I think the gist of this thread is some learn and some don't. It was a bit crap back then. I think it knocked the wind out of our sails, but the new crew members have helped those remaining to get the ship back on course and made good head way.
I know there were a lot of face palm threads from the overdramatic society in the summer but I think they would be better left there. Once they have been proved wrong that's it.