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Not sure why it's on the main board, but hey that was classic gold!

While I think we'll lose this, I still don't think Adkins will be sacked. Somehow I get the feeling that NC will stay resolute to spite the journo's and other detractors. If that's the case, it's a pretty significant turning point in the club's more recent history in relation to strategy and for me, even though it's not a nice feeling losing game after game, that alone has to be applauded.

Not a chance unfortunately. Move on.

Ah, that'll be why they call you brown nose?

Hi Mr Horton - Nicola here. It's a real shame you've been so vague regarding what you would like me say, however I feel sure you are waiting for a statement regarding Nigel and his position at the club. I can confirm that as of tomorrow morning at about 10am, Nigel will be saying his goodbye's to SMS. May I take this opportunity to point out however that this is a normal occurence the day before an away match as he gets on the team bus. I can also confirm that the wheels are still firmly on the team bus and they are going round and round. Thank you for your continued support. Nicola.

From the guy who is praying that we get relegated, it's perhaps not surprising you've started this thread. So what players would you sack then Miltonroader07? What players would you sack from the P*mpley squad?

Eh - what do you mean by this? Are you trying to subtely suggest that you know Adkins is going to be sacked if we lose at WBA? Source?

Agree with that ^^^. Benitez is the only viable Manager with Prem experience I can think of that would plug the gap. However, I can't see Adkins going just yet.

Based on the manner in which we are playing and losing, no...very much no. I don't think we'll get a new defence in January either that will turn things around in time. Relegation could be much worse for the club than some are predicting I fear.

It's another loss I'm afraid to say, although this is one of the matches I would have said we could win at the start of the season. 2-1 WBA. Anything more than 2-1 and Adkins could well be toast. PS: Mayuka to start.

With the exception of Seaborne, that statement is utter, utter drivel! These guys were great for us in previous campaigns - particularly Butters and Chaplow - and there's no way you can say they are "very poor". Collectively the team might well have been poor in terms of selection and tactical set-up, but that problem is Adkins and Adkins alone. Fact is the quality of the defence is shockingly poor from top to bottom and amplifies the fact that our first team defenders are all in fact of Championship quality (at best). Last night's game would have resulted in a better outcome I suspect if we were playing 4-4-2, but for some crazy reason Adkins persists in sending out players to play a system they are highly incompetent at.

I would hazard a guess that it sit's somewhere between Reid and Cortese. They will not be the ones to suffer though. And the players will not suffer...the worst that will happen is they will drop down to a Championship wage. I don't think Adkins will be sacked for a little while yet though, because I don't think Reid and Cortese will have the audacity to use him as a scapegoat. IF they do pull the trigger, I suspect they will wait until we're on a little winning streak first.

Great stuff - usually got enough going down on a Saturday, so Monday is fine. Thanks once again Sky.

exactly right!

A great read and hits the nail right on the head. NA needs time and whoever managed the transfer budget in the summer needs to be found and shot for not sorting out the defence.

Oh well - time to grab a bite to eat and watch some TV...better entertainment. I'll check back later for the blood letting.

What makes you think the manner in which this evenings game has been set-up and played is considered a mistake? If we happen to win it will be seen as a success.

Well, it's only fair really...why should our reserve players get away with not experiencing that losing feeling...together losing as one.

I wonder how many poor Arse supporters have travelled along the M4? LOL

Ah but that was AFTER I posted surely? (; Actually...how many corners have Leeds had?

Oh boy, I hate Warnock so much it's not healthy.

Oh dear - sounds like we're struggling already - not heard anything from our strikers.

Surely this guy even at 35 is as good as what we have already or better with great experience?

Is this what this forum has come to?