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What i found worrying even before a ball was kicked in the summer, was Dickov signing players 29 or older, to add to the players we already had, that was a very old squad, with a huge gap of players aged 25-28 particularly in midfield with no legs. For all Copps and Wellens have been great servants for the club, truly great, their legs have gone and we can't play both in the same side anymore. Nor can we keep playing Butler and McCullough at the back together, way way too slow. Add to that our woeful goal scoring record, and signing a forward who has a reputation for taking a good while to show any form, and we were always destined to struggle. Reliance on a 35 year old Jones with a bad neck, and Keegan on the treatment table since March really meant we were struggling with a bare bones squad from the off. Surprisingly we looked tight at the back in the first half dozen games, namely because Dickov plays negatively and was happy to draw even if entertainment was zilch and we never looked like scoring. Add to that players like Main hiding in games and its no wonder we have struggled for goals all season, and last to be fair. I really hope DF can get a few new faces in sooner rather than later via loan, a leader and some strength from set pieces and pace in the centre of the side cos that would make such a difference.. the forresters, tysons, coppinger still without reliance on him all the time, amongst others will then gain from this and we can still turn things round and climb out of the mire. Fingers crossed. And we need to maintain some form at home cos points look likely to be scare away. What i don't understand is that away from home we should be playing Keegan, at home Forrester to maximise our chances right now.
Big clear out and refresh of the side is what's needed. I think sentiment towards players has been quite a big problem for us and a server overhaul has be on the cards for a while.
When the previous manager made the 5 pre season signings not one person on here said that they were bad signings, but all of a sudden they are , not one person
In the last couple of home games i said to my mate at the game that this season has a relegation feel about it.Lack of good defenders and an uncanny ability of our players to fail to put the ball in the net.Also some unbelievably bad decisions being made against us.It all feels really bad for some reason.