|
|
Post by joeymoose on Jan 3, 2009 20:10:46 GMT
We seem to have got ourselves 20 points, into the last 8 of the Carling Cup, and then decided to "Do a Derby". We are currently playing about as badly as Derby did and they never managed to turn the tide.
On the plus side, we have half a season to save ourselves, but how the hell can we do it?
There is no way that Coates will replace Pulis so do we just leave it to him and pray or do we give him the help that is required. The question is, would Pulis even accept any help? I see nothing of Gerry Francis' input to our current performances.
Can we get back to winning ways by rekindling the fire in the belly approach? We have gone from the Prem. bullies to petulant pussycats.
Can we change the way of playing and make better use of the current squad? Let's face it they cost some serious money and all had better reputations at their previous clubs. Pulis is in no way getting anything like the best out of them.
Can we risk spending another small fortune on new players and hope they make a difference? Pulis's previous record in the transfer market gives little hope here.
To be an established Premier League club you need seasoned professionals in every position. That includes Coates, Pulis, Rudge, Scholes etc. as well as the players. Enthusiastic amateurs will never be a match for true pros.
So, we are not down yet, but we are on the ropes. How do we climb off the canvas and deliver a knockout blow?
|
|
|
|
Post by victoriaboothenboy on Jan 3, 2009 20:24:10 GMT
1. Get the injured players fit again (Sidibe,Lawrence,Diao,Kitson and Griff) are all experienced Prem League player. The dip in form coincides with the absence of Salif Diao from midfield.
2. Bring in new faces to strengthen the obvious weak spots.
For weeks now there as been a constant demand for the inclusion of Soares/Tonge/Whelan ahead of Diao/Amdy Faye. These 3, together with Oli and Rory were part of A FIVE man midfield entrusted with controlling the game against Mighty Hartlepools. The fact that they failed miserably probably explains why they are not trusted too often.
|
|
