Quote Originally Posted by slack_pie View Post
Still, it says something about our overall philosophy or strategy that in January, with us being the top-scorers in the division but with one of the worst defences, we went out and signed an unknown striker and not a solid, experienced centre back and a keeper who can actually do the basics.

The problem isn't necessarily who we've signed, it's who we haven't. We needed to fix the issues that were apparent last season, but we didn't. We handed multiyear contracts to players who aren't good enough at this level. When we had another chance to fix these issues in January, we didn't. It makes me wonder if our philosophy is to blame, as we seem to have such huge blind spots when it comes to what's actually needed to improve the team and results.
In terms of the defence i agree. Everybody knows i thought and still continue to feel we have NL level defenders. Right now though i'd say he doesn't merit the chop. If he doesn't address the obvious need for quality defensive reinforcements in the summer that's a different story. I think this season should serve as a massive wake up call to people that underestimated L2 football, which i would say was the bros, RM and some fans. I suppose i'm being more lenient because Notts are round about where i expected us to be. In the summer though cut the deadwood and sign some proper players.