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The hypocrisy holds no bounds when you see the likes of Sky peddling the narrative that the Super league is the enemy against the fans. This was always going to be the next logical step after the premier league. At least the owners of the big clubs are so Blatant in their disregard about fans it hardly feels like a betrayal.
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That first 20 minutes was an utter farce, only comparable to the opening 20 minutes of the Bradford game a few years ago when we went down.
I can’t see 2 of the bottom 3 mounting enough points to overtake us but it really is a depressing finish to a difficult season.
In terms of more than one not pulling their weight during the last few games-I’d definitely say there’s a few more to add to the list.
However, the work rate has been there for the majority of the season and is in fact probably one of the only reasons we are not heading to non-league.
The real issue was highlighted last night- we have players at this club which aren’t good enough.
1997 – 2013 Messrs Wharton & Wharton.
2013 – present Peter Swann.
Should we get a grip or shall we just get another chairman?
True- but I also recall supporters calling for Hurst’s head after 5 games on here.
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Sounds like a complete and utter shambles on and off the field.
Seems like some players take no notice of what he wants !
Showed his lack of experience by being interviewed whilst still angry.
Don’t think after this outburst it will improve things as most of them won’t be here next season anyway.I thought it was a brilliant interview; refreshingly honest and confirms what most of us know.
They players in general aren’t good enough and every time he tries to give them some freedom we get punished, hence the defensive/counter attacking football.
A few of them are in for a rude awakening when contracts expire.
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I won’t use the Chairman’s ambition as a stick to beat him with, Barton. In fairness he gave it a pretty good go at getting us into the championship and put his money where his mouth was. He’s also not the first, and certainly won’t be the last to hit numerous stumbling blocks in relocating a football ground; perhaps in hindsight constantly giving completion dates was his downfall.
But you are correct that Fans shouldn’t be patronised or criticised for voicing discontent about our current position. Hardly going to entice the faithful back.
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Positives:
A hard working, industrious display; you cannot refute Cox motivates the players to put in a shift- they were absolutely knackered come full time.
Watson- another solid display, I’ve been impressed with him since his return, seems to have made a conscious effort to command his area more. An excellent stop from the corner too.
Clean Sheet.
Gillead in general.
Seeing Joe Murphy back at GP
Negatives:
Forward players too deep- Van Veen and Mcatee worked incredibly hard but I don’t want to see them linking up on the half way line. Peter Clarke had the turning circle of an oil tanker and we didn’t do enough to exploit that.
Not enough shots on goal again- another relatively simple afternoon for an opposition’s keeper. Need to create more.
Defending set pieces- I don’t know why this has suddenly become a thing, but we look petrified at defending corners all of a sudden.
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It was the most deflated I’ve heard him on an interview and doesn’t fill me with confidence moving forward.
The response to the season ticket holder was a poor listen, I don’t necessarily agree with the complaint but you have to at least acknowledge their opinion and offer an argument to come back.
It reminds me of the max bell book incident, another PR own goal.
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Would anybody mind posting a link to the interview ?
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The issue won’t be attracting fans back who have grown accustomed to watching it on Ifollow, it will be those who have found other things to do on a Saturday afternoon and lost the interest altogether.
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The lads highlighted an important issue and it’s got to be at the forefront of the club’s mind-I doubt it is though.
Exciting football is the obvious answer, but to honest the problem runs deeper than that. I think the club needs an overhaul on how it is perceived, and how it engages with the supporter base.
Where’s the drive for season tickets? Existing holders, members, casual supporters should be getting bombarded with early bird deals. Set the marketing department a target and let them start getting creative. I understand we don’t have the casual support of Bradford/Huddersfield to heavily subsidise tickets, but surely we get more
Creative?In terms of casual offers: a few years ago we had tickets for £10- the crowd for port vale was over 7,000 ( It was a crucial game) and over 5,000 for Bury in January. Why have we never gone back to that? If it’s a matter of cost then I’d point to the overbloated squad of 35 players we’ve had for the last few years and show you a waste of money.
The overall match day experience needs improvement- as supporters we can play our part- but it would good to see the club actively encourage ways in which the home atmosphere can improve; provide a drum, flags, open up the clugston corner again? Not my preferred options but it’s worth exploring.
If we carry on our current trajectory I can see us struggling to hit 3,500 on a regular occurrence again.
