Whats the problem?

[the hitman]

What has been the main problem for our shit results this season?

 

[Brighton M]

Kuipers
Elphick
Virgo
Leftbacks
Left midfield
1 goal from central midfield
Murray

 

[Lokki 7]

Muslims

 

[Whitterz]

To be honest I can see why Slade has been getting some stick. The players have to share the blame. There are too many negative players too set in thier ways who wont change thier attitude. That knocks off onto the newer players. Alas like a row of dominos. The seasons clear out should have seen a few more faces go. Murray should be shipped out come January, along with that complete donkey that is Hawkins. Smith should be given a look in, giving Kuipers more competition. Tweedle dum and Tweedle Dee coaching staff should have also f***ed off back to non-league. I honestly feel that loanees are going to be a viable option come November. I predict more suspensions and injuries.:US:

 

[Monsieur Le Plonk]

All of the above plus discipline, managerial selections and tactics, rub of the green, consistency, injuries and confidence. No one thing I'm afraid.

 

[portslade seagull]

Also how many players have played in every game....i think its 1 and that is Crofts....for me there has been too much chopping and changing and the team have been unable to get settled or used to each other....

 

[Easy 10]

There are too many negative players too set in thier ways who wont change thier attitude. That knocks off onto the newer players. Alas like a row of dominos.

Not sure I follow. Which players are you referring to, and in what ways are they showing a negative attitude ?

Anyway, for my two penneth, I have two main reasons:

1. I think the fact we've not managed to field a settled back four (for a variety of reasons) is one of the root causes of our problems this season. Too much chopping and changing at the back, and as a result, we don't have a solid look about us.

2. I think we lack leadership on the pitch, and that has been the case for a number of seasons now. There doesn't seem to be any big personalitys out there to rally the team when heads drop. Certainly not Virgo anyway, christ knows what he is doing with the armband.

 

[king Wombat]

Not sure I follow. Which players are you referring to, and in what ways are they showing a negative attitude ?

Anyway, for my two penneth, I have two main reasons:

1. I think the fact we've not managed to field a settled back four (for a variety of reasons) is one of the root causes of our problems this season. Too much chopping and changing at the back, and as a result, we don't have a solid look about us.

2. I think we lack leadership on the pitch, and that has been the case for a number of seasons now. There doesn't seem to be any big personalitys out there to rally the team when heads drop. Certainly not Virgo anyway, christ knows what he is doing with the armband.

I think it's primarily down to the defence - losing all our fullbacks is not the way to build. I do agree with you about needing a leader or two in the team as well.

 

[Taybha]

prevailing south westerley winds

 

[Beach Hut]

1st 2

 

[Hunting 784561]

our DEFENCE HAS BEEN UTTERLY, UTTERLY, SHITE

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

manager being too nice.

 

[Preston Parker]

Not sure I follow. Which players are you referring to, and in what ways are they showing a negative attitude ?

Anyway, for my two penneth, I have two main reasons:

1. I think the fact we've not managed to field a settled back four (for a variety of reasons) is one of the root causes of our problems this season. Too much chopping and changing at the back, and as a result, we don't have a solid look about us.

2. I think we lack leadership on the pitch, and that has been the case for a number of seasons now. There doesn't seem to be any big personalitys out there to rally the team when heads drop. Certainly not Virgo anyway, christ knows what he is doing with the armband.

Entirely agree. Free Virgo of the captaincy and hand it to someone who is able to lead (but don't ask me who that is right now)
I believe that Virgo has a place in this team, but it is patently obvious that he does not have the leadership skills or experience to move us on up.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I'm now convinced a lot of it is to do with the pre-season. We play like shit with all these new random players and trialists against all these non-league local clubs and tell ourselves that, hey, it doesn't really matter its only an extended training session. Then we hit the league proper and realise that, technically, yes, we ARE in fact shit and we don't have the players to produce the goods. Less non-league pre-season games from now on please.

 

[Rookie]

The threesome of Kuipers/Virgo/Elphick. 1 maybe 2 are alright on their own but all 3 together is a disaster. Hopefully change will be made soon

 

[The Uninvited Guest]

Poor summer signings

 

[HseagullsH]

Poor summer signings

Did you mean Tunnicliffe? Surely Not..
Did you mean Elliot Bennett? Definately not!
Did you mean Gary Dicker? Surely Not..
Did you mean Andrew Crofts? I doubt it...

Dickinson, Navarro yes, but the squad has majorly improved.