Artell Out

[MikeSB]

I find it particularly galling that both our current and previous Managers were defensive warriors but have offered up powder-puff defences with the backbone of a small rodent. That's been run over.

I like Dave - he's got the passion and enthusiasm I want in a Crewe Manager - but his game management is 'developing' shall we say. I also question signing Miller on loan (when we have Bowery, McKirdy and Reilly to see us through) - that money should have been spent on bringing in a commanding goalkeeper. I'm not saying Ben's solely responsible, but he doesn't command his area which puts pressure on the defence to win crucial headers in the 6 yard box. They want a 'keeper to come and punch or pluck them out.

I think we've got enough to survive.....just......but changes are needed in the summer.

Andy who always rings on RS P&G keeps making the same point that its our defence over the last few years which has been letting us down and so the question is why? We bring in some defensive players and we have our own and so is it as simple as saying there were/are too many academy players and expecting too much from them? I feel sorry for the team at the moment as they plus the management and probably the board are feeling the same way but that is at least one good reason why the Chairman comes out to rally the troops and give some direction....Silence is indeed deafening and its not good and as though they too are expecting the worst?

BTW, the GK selection situation seems strange to say the least? Their confidence must be shot too?