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SR has been an unmitigated disaster from the first day they took charge. There is absolutely nothing to suggest that they will suddenly morph into a management/executive group who have a clue how to run a successful football club. They stumble from one crisis to another and spout meaningless platitudes to keep the fans happy but, in truth, not one of those responsible for running the club fills me with any confidence. Maybe they are all in the wrong industry because that's how it comes across. Total incompetence again and again as we slide further into oblivion.

I'm guessing they figure we're paying McCarthy big bucks to be number two to Bazunu so why bring in someone who might push him out to number three.

Presume Spors is bobbing about on a yacht somewhere in the Med supping Champagne 🙂

Who actually watches these players and decides they are what we need? Surely if you watched someone like Sugawara for a few games you'd spot his deficiencies which, as we've seen, are glaringly obvious.

Well, who would ask Gilly to be his assistant coach other than Russell Martin? Russboy is currently the meal ticket for these guys though I can't see that lasting much longer as the snake-oil routine is wearing very thin now.

I think Downs needs months at the very least.

I predict a riot 🙂

I'd like to hope they have a number of deals in place waiting for the Dibling money to be available plus whatever we get for Fernandes who, if he is going, gets transferred early this week rather than it dragging on leaving us little time to recruit. This is a massive 8 days for the club and, for once, they need to get it right. Can't say they give me loads of confidence but fingers crossed.

Wouldn't want Harrison Reed. Another midfielder who creates little is not what we need at this time. We need ones who can unlock defences, carry the ball, beat opponents and pick up clever pockets of space between the lines. We have enough who can't do this so don't need another.

Tend to agree. I think he'd be another one clogging up the squad with players who are not quite the required level. We need better if we are to progress.

Think Will Still is going to do fine. The one thing which has disappointed me is his insistence on sticking rigidly to 3 at the back. I was expecting him to play all sorts of weird and wonderful formations but he's been welded to this 3 at the back which doesn't work for us. Mix it up a bit Will and show some imagination and innovation not same old same old.

Good shout - he'll have a lot to choose from.

Not a bad idea 🙂

I don't like the 3 at the back but I am still seeing players who cannot seem to shake off the Russball way of playing - I guess old habits die hard. Also get that you are not the biggest Will Still fan 🙂

We have to move the ball much quicker and our passing needs to improve massively. This team is still far too slow in thought and action, a hangover from Russball for some of them who still instinctively pass square and back rather than forward. Will has his work cut out to rid them of the curse of Russ.

Where did I say it was easy to do? 🙂

What do you suggest as an alternative way to reset a squad that is clearly weak and disfunctional?

Sell Fernandes. Sell or loan out Edozie, BBD, Aribo, Smallbone, Archer, Stewart, AA. Buy or loan two big, strong, quick forwards, a fast winger who can beat his man plus two creative midfielders who can break at pace, beat a man, play between the lines and pick a pass to set up attacks and goal scoring opportunities. That's the bare minimum to get this poorly assembled squad reset and ready to function. With this in place I think the defence can just about do its job in a 433 or 4231 formation. It's a hell of a lot to do in one week and I'm not sure Spors and his team have the nous to wheel and deal correctly but it is what it is so let's see what he comes up with.

Quick, start the car!

Especially with his name incorrectly spelled.

Agree with this.

Because they are much cheaper.

Unfortunately, SR is not blessed with rocket scientist 🙂

Keep hearing other positions mentioned but surely a decent centre forward is a must - we'll get nowhere with what we have up front because none of them are good enough.

Yeah, Archer central would have made a real difference - he'd have given those Stoke centre backs the run around.