I agree. Most were expecting some contacts to be arranging some flair signings or loans. He also promised an exciting attacking brand of football. Not seen either really.
Not that I'm comparing the two look but what Spain achieved playing with no forwards. Torres wasnt good enough for the starting 11 so they played to their strengths. Barnes has been poor so an option could have been the Spain formation.
Another option would be pushing the midfield on so Barnes...
I didnt say that have no bearing. So you think playing Barnes as a lone striker today even though it hasnt worked in previous games was a good idea? That shows a lack of willingness to change our approach to games
We have had Ulloa and Lua Lua playing though haven't we? Did we play better than today? No, not really
And Ulloa is potentially 3 months til he is match fit. I would class that as long term.
We haven't had 8 missing all season though have we. Today gave an opportunity for some players to grab their chance. Nobody took that chance. That is what is frustrating. On paper we were stronger in every position today and 0 - 0 is not a good result.
According to Plooks all is fine. We just have to wait until February til our best players are back.
If we cant beat Yeovil. Actually if we play that poorly against Yeovil, 3 or 4 player missing is not the only contributing factor. The tactics and formation are not working and there seems to be...
But that is irrelevant. Those players are long term absentees so are you saying our form will improve in January or maybe Feb? Great news. It may be too late by then. The problems are deeper than that. Open your eyes
I have heard excuses like this after the last 4 games. Face facts we are in relegation form and our injuries are long term. Even when they return the team will need time to gel. It isn't being sensationalist it is taking your head out of the sand and realising all is not well