I seem to remember Ron Saunders falling out with crowd favourites, Andy Gray, Gidman etc.. thankfully no social media back in those days or most on here would be backing the players and not the ManagerThe Manager is paid to make decisions, some the players will like, other decisions will upset a few.Gerrard is not leaving our club, Purslow and the owners will continue to back him, if Watkins, Mings and others do not like the way they are being treated they can always ask to leave.
For me, Watkins plays better as a lone forward, chasing down lost causes and creating space for others. He does not suit the slow build up we seem to play.
Quote from: Paul.S on August 25, 2022, 01:27:22 AMFor me, Watkins plays better as a lone forward, chasing down lost causes and creating space for others. He does not suit the slow build up we seem to play.Agreed but to be fair his interaction with other players is already much improved this season. Two assists v Everton and laid another big chance on for Ings v Bolton. But our coach doesn't seem to know if he wants to play with 1 x striker or 2. Wingers or number 10s, if we are to press from the front or step back into a defensive line. So everyone will continue to struggle until that is bedded down. I've been impressed with him so far this season after starting first game on bench.
Regardless of whether we get another manager or not the effort in the first half shown by Ollie Watkins was disrespectful and just wrong.We all know there's something wrong in the dressing room and my money is on him being one of the problems.I work with someone who worked very closely with the Brentford squad when Oliie was there and he's the only player, during his time working there, who he said was up his own arse.Dean Smith, according to my workmate, was the nicest man you could ever work with however.