I said a few weeks ago that I’d give SM four more games before making up my mind about him, and today was the fourth game. In short, he’s a nice guy who’s not up to the job.

Losing five home games on the bounce is pretty unforgivable, and it’s hard to see where the next home win or even draw is coming from. We are so sluggish in possession, it’s painful to watch. He’s not helped by having some of the division’s worst defenders (Macari was the only bright spot back there today), but we are going backwards fast - which is a rare instance of us doing anything at pace.

I can’t see the owners getting rid of SM this season, but they need to be honest that it’s not worked and we need major changes both on and off the pitch in the close season. Otherwise next season will be a complete car crash.