I remember the morale destroying stuff Redknapp used to come out with, and completely slate the players every time and push all the blame onto them. I'd much prefer to hear what JP has to say now instead of that kind of nonsense, and whilst he has held some players accountable, at least he is protecting them to a degree.
Not sure where people thought we would finish this season - pushing for promotion? Maybe if we were lucky, but more likely just avoiding relegation, which is where we are now. Which means we will lose games, and there will be reasons/excuses why. Get used to it.