In 2013 we lost Gus, Vicente, effectively Bridcutt - and the whole style of play we'd built ourselves around.
2014 we lost Oscar, Ulloa, Upson.
If we can avoid letting Hughton or our key players go, and recruit minimally and sensibly, I don't see why we shouldn't come back stronger.
As unlucky as we've been with the injuries, we've been shite tonight. Even with 11 men we've offered absolutely nothing going forward and looked shaky at the back. We just go to pieces for the games that really matter. We look like a different side.
But is it time wasting if it means getting in players who actually fit the manager's tactics & ethos? The problem seems to be not so much the system we have as the relationship, or lack of, between Burke and the manager - we routinely seem to see players brought in who just don't fit together on...
In real English ...
First of all … how’s life in England? Has it been difficult for you and your family to adapt to daily life over there?
Initially, the most difficult thing was getting used to the timings of things, because here it gets dark early, and almost everything closes at five … but...
As mentioned above, Seville's a must - stay anywhere near Santa Cruz and you'll have a great time. Ditto Cadiz - beautiful city, better to be based in the old town, but the beaches are better in the new part. Tarifa's a brilliant town, phenomenal beaches and watersports plus a really nice old...