I wonder if the players are fit enough to play the way Smith wants them to. It's the only explanation I have because for the life of me, I cannot believe how shit we've become.
WE HAVE JUST BEEN BATTERED 3-0 BY WIGAN WITHOUT A SINGLE SHOT ON TARGET IN 90+ MINUTES!
No-one came out of that with any credit other than Mcginn and how many times have we said that lately.As for the Elphick sub, he must have taken a knock surely. It would have been pointless otherwise.
Quote from: Nev on January 12, 2019, 09:22:04 PMI considered today a bellwether for Smith's reign after the Swansea defeat, perhaps, looking positively, we can postpone it 'till these upcoming home games and make a judgement at the end of the month?You can judge Smith when he’s signed his own players and got rid of Bruce’s
I considered today a bellwether for Smith's reign after the Swansea defeat, perhaps, looking positively, we can postpone it 'till these upcoming home games and make a judgement at the end of the month?
They are fit enough. For some reason they aren’t motivated enough.
Quote from: XXVilla on January 12, 2019, 10:12:16 PMThey are fit enough. For some reason they aren’t motivated enough.They are quite clearly not fit enough to play the way the manager wants them to play. They could do it for a few games then the bubble burst. Look at the extensive and well documented pre-season training conducted by Wagner last season and Bielsa this season with less talented squads and things become clearer.