Yes last season we were in a relegation dog-fight and wouldn't wish for another flirt with League 1 - but from January onwards last season, we started to show signs of survival and fight. With Philogene, Kaba, Kipre and also forgotten man Sawyers all stepping up we at least saw a little more exciting football and some fight from Feb onwards. Sabri and Sol were more pragmatic and you felt that the team were at least fighting for survival, despite a poor start and fragmented side. Since October this side has been absolutely shocking. I don't 'buy' that it's because of the players.

I would also add that our transfer window was one of the worst in recent memory as it did nothing to address the problems of pace, creativity, guile or possession.