Now and then we have seen glimpses of this squad's potential. I fear that it won't be realised under the current regime, who seem to curb individual flair and enterprise. For example Moncur looked full of ideas in his first few games but now seems to have regressed to the sideways and backwards norm of the rest of the midfield.
Which is why patience is still called for in my opinion.
You said “Maybe half a dozen or so that would likely get another NL gig on a free and the rest may well struggle to get another NL gig.”
We're not a million miles apart - I had half a dozen or so in NL plus a couple higher - so at least 8 good enough for NL.
With just a little bit more patience, you'll get there.
So Crowther, KAF, Morton and Pepple as the ones you’re not sure about?
Fair point although this season it's debatable (spine removed etc yes).
Not a single mention of almost constant embargo, players not getting paid, almost folding on numerous occasion....in fact this season almost didn't happen thanks to rat and rat Jr....if any of this isn't considered when judging Kev then your view is redundant to say the least. We beat Chesterfield last season with one sub available....but yeah go nuts on his substitution record. Out thought by opposition managers....go on list em, while not mentioning embargoes, no subs etc etc. Even this season is tainted with the delayed takeover. Also its October...chill out.
Just to keep repeating all the problems of the past few seasons is pointless. It's where we are now that is relevant. All clubs face problems with injuries, sales of key players etc but it is how you deal with them that counts. We have made a poor start to the season whichever way you look at it and whatever excuses can be found. We wil be playing catch up for many games to come to get in with a realistic chance of the playoffs. Goal scoring is clearly a problem, there is little or no creativity in midfield and we are playing with the handbrake on which is stifling any spark of inspiration as players take the easy option every time. Crossing is woeful and has been for ages.
I agree we have no divine right to be back in Lge 2 , but i do believe COSU stated thats what they want ASAP, as it would go a long way toward sustainability, our weaknesses are there for all to see especially in midfield creativity and which should if put right provide the strikers with more opportunities t find the back of the onion bag. We need midfielders not just able to defend but also create and score, now dont say they hard to find as it seems many other teams in the NL have found them, In part i put it down to the management Kev and Co and the way they want us to play, says a lot when your top goalscorer is RWB.
Well, what does it say when your top scorer ( more goals so far this season than McCallum, Doidge, Pearce, Rees etc) is a RWB?
Yes but the problems of previous seasons take more than a few months to put right. Just temper your expectations and you won't be disappointed.
I reckon it will take a few seasons to put right. You can only change a few players at a time unless you've got money to burn.
Is sustainability even possible at this level if we are mid table?
According to COSU the aim is to become sustainable by increasing non match day revenues - if they're correct then I guess at what level we're at is secondary.
I very much doubt they would want to see us in the NLS. They IMO want to keep the crowds as high as possible whilst progressing with making the ground better for non football events to make sure the stadium is used as many days in the year as possible and not about 25. I feel it's a two way street with the whole project.
I guess the point is - as it stands we're likely not sustainable in NL, EFL nor NLS! The non matchday revenue is the key.
