Originally Posted by
AfricanBluebird
Yes you have always been critical of the football we have played for some years.
Malky and Warnock teams were ugly, but successful. I didn't like the football much but as a fan enjoyed the success. I think we all knew however that success would only be short term given that our style of play isn't amenable to long term football success and to compete at the top level.
I have maintained for years we need a director of football to harmonise coaching, playing style and recruitment across all ages groups at the club.
In terms of your point about the Swansea game, I think that it was a game where the fans, players and coaches probably recognised what a disaster of a team we are on the pitch and that our current approach can never deliver sustainable success. Sadly, out of that group, only the fans can truly admit it and be honest. Players, coaches and the manager must indulge in a public relations exercise that we are getting better and can bounce back. Fans know this is nonsense and even a few wins can't paper over the glaring cracks of our footballing approach that has been poor for years.
Watching the Swansea game I was firstly annoyed we didn't go for Lowe when we brought in Moore from Wigan. The jacks got him for peanuts really. However, as I thought about it more, I realised that even if we had brought him in, he couldn't thrive with us and his talent would be wasted here, as happened to so many attacking players over the last few years.
We need to be very truthful and admit we are not a good team and have over relied on one or two individuals for years. Things need to change, and soon.