RichSheffWeds Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 The playing squad we have now is essentially from Carlos time at the Club. The playing staff as a whole have let down successive managers, the Chairman and fans big time. Under performing is an under statement. Too many happy to take big money and give little in return. Whilst Bruce has said he will give each player a chance, his patience will start to wear thin with this lot. Time for fundamental change for me. If we can some how get through FFP issues then I hope Bruce ships out as many as he can and starts to build a fresh with hungrier, more motivated players that have the right mind set. Cant wait to see changes in the summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) How do you know they are underperforming? This might just be how good they actually are. Edited February 13, 2019 by flo 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 This squad is stale , there is no doubting that , and needs breaking up. They have had three years together but we havnt progressed . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOwl91 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 If were under performing now god knows what you thought in mid-December 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, RichSheffWeds said: The playing squad we have now is essentially from Carlos time at the Club. The playing staff as a whole have let down successive managers, the Chairman and fans big time. Under performing is an under statement. Too many happy to take big money and give little in return. Whilst Bruce has said he will give each player a chance, his patience will start to wear thin with this lot. Time for fundamental change for me. If we can some how get through FFP issues then I hope Bruce ships out as many as he can and starts to build a fresh with hungrier, more motivated players that have the right mind set. Cant wait to see changes in the summer. That's a bit harsh mate. You can always see their effort. I think the case is that they're either playing against the wrong tactics/formation (or don't fully understand them yet) or they're not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, S36 OWL said: This squad is stale , there is no doubting that , and needs breaking up. They have had three years together but we havnt progressed . Perfect word to describe. Our squad has had it's day. 2yrs top end, 2yrs decline through age, injury, and loss of form. DC must allow Bruce to trade players. Edited February 13, 2019 by wilyfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichSheffWeds Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, flo said: How do you know they are underperforming? This might just be how good they actually are. There are plenty of examples of under performing relative to their history and current salaries. Abdi - played most games for Watford in promotion season and in Premier League Jones - consistent performer at various Championship clubs previously Boyd - as per Jones but at Burnley, had been a regular, consistent player Forestieri - not been on his A game for 2 years Fletcher - produced the goods at a higher/equivalent level Off the top of my head there's five examples of players that have come with reputations or performed well previously and have given us next to nothing in last 2 years. I'd say that's under performing on any reasonable measure given costs, expectations and experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichSheffWeds Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, shandypants said: That's a bit harsh mate. You can always see their effort. I think the case is that they're either playing against the wrong tactics/formation (or don't fully understand them yet) or they're not good enough. Its a view based on seeing them for last 2 years now under 3 different managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, RichSheffWeds said: There are plenty of examples of under performing relative to their history and current salaries. Abdi - played most games for Watford in promotion season and in Premier League Jones - consistent performer at various Championship clubs previously Boyd - as per Jones but at Burnley, had been a regular, consistent player Forestieri - not been on his A game for 2 years Fletcher - produced the goods at a higher/equivalent level Off the top of my head there's five examples of players that have come with reputations or performed well previously and have given us next to nothing in last 2 years. I'd say that's under performing on any reasonable measure given costs, expectations and experience. Well the standard of the championship may have improved while these players haven't. So they may be performing but now they are not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaOwl Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, RichSheffWeds said: There are plenty of examples of under performing relative to their history and current salaries. Abdi - played most games for Watford in promotion season and in Premier League Jones - consistent performer at various Championship clubs previously Boyd - as per Jones but at Burnley, had been a regular, consistent player Forestieri - not been on his A game for 2 years Fletcher - produced the goods at a higher/equivalent level Off the top of my head there's five examples of players that have come with reputations or performed well previously and have given us next to nothing in last 2 years. I'd say that's under performing on any reasonable measure given costs, expectations and experience. I thought that he was as good as we have seen him in that short period after his comeback last season. Unfortunately, the season ended and this one started with his troubles at Mansfield and more injury issues. Hopefully, with a few more matches under his belt, he will have quite a bit more to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimisticowl Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 48 minutes ago, flo said: How do you know they are underperforming? This might just be how good they actually are. The scary thing is, it’s very likely true, however SB must have plans that we are not privi to, he’s sorted out our previously crap defence , I wager that he will continue with mid-field, and of course he still has the future of Sam Winnall and Jordan Rhodes to ponder on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, RichSheffWeds said: Its a view based on seeing them for last 2 years now under 3 different managers. Well you should be able to see that they’re putting in the effort then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsheff Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, optimisticowl said: The scary thing is, it’s very likely true, however SB must have plans that we are not privi to, he’s sorted out our previously crap defence , I wager that he will continue with mid-field, and of course he still has the future of Sam Winnall and Jordan Rhodes to ponder on. Lee bullen sorted out our previously crap defence by recalling Westwood & hutch and picking players in their correct positions, all that’s happened since is we’ve played a settled back line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimisticowl Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 26 minutes ago, bigsheff said: Lee bullen sorted out our previously crap defence by recalling Westwood & hutch and picking players in their correct positions, all that’s happened since is we’ve played a settled back line So why have we got SB, he didn’t suddenly appear, his influence was apparent from the day that he accepted DC’s offer? Jos’s intransigence on Hutch and Westwood was the easy fix, our lass could have figured that one out. The settled back line is the number one improvement, at least SB is able to make up his mind and stick to his convictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobness Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 hours ago, S36 OWL said: This squad is stale , there is no doubting that , and needs breaking up. They have had three years together but we havnt progressed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shezzas left peg Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, RichSheffWeds said: There are plenty of examples of under performing relative to their history and current salaries. Abdi - played most games for Watford in promotion season and in Premier League Jones - consistent performer at various Championship clubs previously Boyd - as per Jones but at Burnley, had been a regular, consistent player Forestieri - not been on his A game for 2 years Fletcher - produced the goods at a higher/equivalent level Off the top of my head there's five examples of players that have come with reputations or performed well previously and have given us next to nothing in last 2 years. I'd say that's under performing on any reasonable measure given costs, expectations and experience. I said from the moment we signed Jones and Boyd they're legs had gone, past it as players at the level we were looking at being /achieving. That both had been deemed not good enough at lower Premier league level by their clubs, so we're shipped out. We signed both on long term contracts for some reason and even if we'd have achieved promotion we'd have been looking for upgrades and being lumbered with them as they wouldn't have been good enough. Edited February 13, 2019 by shezzas left peg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 25 minutes ago, shezzas left peg said: That both had been deemed not good enough at lower Premier league level by their clubs, so we're shipped out. Boyd was offered a year but wanted longer so chose to leave and come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shezzas left peg Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 hours ago, OxonOwl said: Boyd was offered a year but wanted longer so chose to leave and come here. Yeah a year as a backup option, they knew his legs were going, probably thought he'd maybe manage another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando17 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 7 hours ago, RichSheffWeds said: The playing squad we have now is essentially from Carlos time at the Club. The playing staff as a whole have let down successive managers, the Chairman and fans big time. Under performing is an under statement. Too many happy to take big money and give little in return. Whilst Bruce has said he will give each player a chance, his patience will start to wear thin with this lot. Time for fundamental change for me. If we can some how get through FFP issues then I hope Bruce ships out as many as he can and starts to build a fresh with hungrier, more motivated players that have the right mind set. Cant wait to see changes in the summer. spot on bud,this walking football aint gonna work !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 To be fair, the same goes for several club employees. Clean slated needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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