Cheers, Kosh. I do believe that if a couple of results go our way (a lucky win, a late draw) then confidence will improve (in self, and in the way of playing) and progress can be made step by step
I'm cutting Potter plenty of slack. I remember the year after both my parents died I wasn't at my best at work: I was tetchy, a bit bloody minded, my judgement wobbly. So, IMHO, we haven't seen him at his best yet. I'm Potter in. (I know...wrong thread)