Quote Originally Posted by MikeSB View Post
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?
That makes no sense. Our back 4 is entirely made up of non academy graduates, and neither is our more defensive midfield player. We have 2 academy graduates in our defensive squad, 1 is sorely missed(Ray), 1 has been inconsistent but not terrible.

Completely agree about the keepers situation though. Interesting to note there are only 3 1st choice goalkeepers in League 2 shorter than Ben, and none shorter than Dave. I really do feel there needs to be a change there. Time to accept that Garratt has not progressed as well as hoped.