If we had kept Grant for the season, we would have got automatic as in the first half of the season the main problem was left back, which Purrington solved in January
We were very close to Barnsley by the endWe had that run of games in February... Fleetwood | Southend | Blackpoool where we got two points
If we hadnt lost Taylor to that stupid suspension against Accrington for two of those games OR if we'd kept Grant then four points from those three games would have seen us above Barnsley
and this is a similar problem today .. despite the better quality squad we had that season, we were still far too dependant on Taylor who was a master goal poacher for us and his ability covered up a lot of weaknesses, especially in attack .. now there is no Taylor equivalent and despite a fairly good start earlier to the season, cracks are starting to show and I fear that this has forced Bowyer into an even more defensive mindset and his bickering about the fans and his players is a symptom of a bit of stress and panic.
With all the 'viewing and analytical' technology nowadays, we might well have been sussed out by oppositions as a team which is too keen on aimless passing across and back and with little idea of how to assert themselves in attack and as a team short on confidence .
We now know that there are no easy games anywhere nowadays and we need to get in an attacking mindset and start once again to play with some flair, swagger and confidence. Perhaps an assurance from Sandy that his job is safe for (say) a year minimum, will allow Bowyer to loosen up and to get his players in the right frame of mind
They must communicate. I would have thought this would have been done. But, something has made LB's attitude to the games change. And that is the mystery. I don't think that he feels he has a weaker squad now. I think there's something more than that. His whole demeanour seems to have changed. I wish he would just lighten up a bit and let the players play as they know how.
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