Reading through the forum, I have observed multiple different views and reasoning as to why the team is struggling to pick up points at the moment. Ranging from most of our transfers not being of the correct standard to a coach that is out of his depth.
Whilst I believe there is some truth in those reasons, I still believe that we have signed some very good players, some with bags of potential and 1 or 2 duds. TC is still learning what it means to manage in the Championship and I do think he will get it right if given enough time. Though I think the squad he has at his disposal is now showing to be a little bit lightweight
With the power of hindsight and because we are nearly 1/3 into the season, I would say there are 5 areas of the playing staff that we have failed to address sufficiently and now our performances are dipping as a result
1) GK - The transfers for this position have disappointed. I think it was right to replace Green but you would hope the signings would either have bucket loads of potential or be of a better standard than a 37 year old GK.
2) Bartley not being resigned - Failure to sign a CB that dominates the 18 yard box and opposition Strikers - Also someone that is a threat at set pieces. Pennington is a nice footballer but we don't need nice we need a tough nut.
3) Combative midfielder, someone that enjoys the dirty work of midfield. Had hoped that Anita was going to fill this gap not been used in this role yet.
4) Adequate replacement for Taylor - CBJ had disappointed. Beradi is a better right back than LB. I cant understand why we didn't sign a real replacement we had enough notice.
5) Selling Woods after the season had gotten underway. Very little chance of finding a good replacement and we are paying the price. Lassoga is struggling. Same old, when our main CF is off the boil we are lightweight up front.
I really don't think we are far off having a very good team and when the current team does click, we are very tasty and hard to live with but we all know the championship is a very physical league and consistent performance and settled squads are key to achieving anything.
Really hoping that we find our way again and soon.