I thinks deep down the majority of us feel a slight sense of unease because CH was such a good man and we have seen teams in the past burnt by changing a manager that kept them up. It’s also not very pleasant having us so widely critised in the media, something we aren’t used to. But...
1. We only won 9 games all season and if we are really honest four of those were fairly fortunate (Newcastle away, Wolves/West ham home and Huddersfield away)
2. The approach to away games, and the repeated lack of success.
3. Hughton had run out of ideas as evidenced by the team and performance against Wolves. Yes job done but not sustainable.
4. Something was wrong behind the scenes as evidenced by Steve Sidwell and his comments about just get over the line and ‘deal with it’ in the summer.
5. Playing people out of position - Locadia being the prime example
6. He had lost all confidence is attacking even at home against lower teams. The first half performance against Newcastle was one of the most bizarre and awful I have seen from a top flight team. Retreating behind the ball in a game to keep us up. His nerve had completely gone after BMuff and Cardiff.
7. The media and other fans, despite the faux outrage over sacking, were starting to turn on our anti-football .
Sad to say but right decision.
1. We only won 9 games all season and if we are really honest four of those were fairly fortunate (Newcastle away, Wolves/West ham home and Huddersfield away)
2. The approach to away games, and the repeated lack of success.
3. Hughton had run out of ideas as evidenced by the team and performance against Wolves. Yes job done but not sustainable.
4. Something was wrong behind the scenes as evidenced by Steve Sidwell and his comments about just get over the line and ‘deal with it’ in the summer.
5. Playing people out of position - Locadia being the prime example
6. He had lost all confidence is attacking even at home against lower teams. The first half performance against Newcastle was one of the most bizarre and awful I have seen from a top flight team. Retreating behind the ball in a game to keep us up. His nerve had completely gone after BMuff and Cardiff.
7. The media and other fans, despite the faux outrage over sacking, were starting to turn on our anti-football .
Sad to say but right decision.