It is quite simple for me. Bruce left a squad whose names on paper looked as strong as any in the division. Until you tried to pick a strong starting eleven from it. Then it was apparent how unbalanced the squad was. We were overloaded in midfield and could probably have picked two sets of midfielders who can do a job at this level but we were struggling when it came to picking a decent goalkeeper, a decent balanced defence and decent goalscorers. All Bruce's fault. But from the second they walked through the door the buck stopped with Smith, O'Kelly and Terry.
Quote from: Damo70 on January 17, 2019, 01:01:03 PMIt is quite simple for me. Bruce left a squad whose names on paper looked as strong as any in the division. Until you tried to pick a strong starting eleven from it. Then it was apparent how unbalanced the squad was. We were overloaded in midfield and could probably have picked two sets of midfielders who can do a job at this level but we were struggling when it came to picking a decent goalkeeper, a decent balanced defence and decent goalscorers. All Bruce's fault. But from the second they walked through the door the buck stopped with Smith, O'Kelly and Terry.And when you put it in monetary terms it's enough to make you weep. Add up the fees for the attackers who are nowhere near the team, or shouldn't be - McCormack, Angela, Hogan, etc. and think about how good a championship defence you could assemble with that money.
Maybe Smiths comments go some way to explaining last weeks performance.A few bad apples.
Purslow didn't start until 1st September. How's he accountable?
I've not read Smith complain about attitudes. He has said it's a good but lopsided squad. Nothing about trouble makers, just players wanting to play and as well they all should.
Quote from: ChicagoLion on January 18, 2019, 02:19:56 PMMaybe Smiths comments go some way to explaining last weeks performance.A few bad apples.Where's that, recycled, excuse come from?
Ah, supposition? A belief held without proof. I'm with you now.I think the modern parlance is 'bullshit'.