Deservedly bottom of the Championship.

3 Responses to Deservedly bottom of the Championship.

1. Clive Harry says:

   May 4, 2025 at 10:04 am

   A pathetic end to yet another season of ineptitude and incompetence on and off the field exemplified by the statement that a review will be held concerning the way forward. What this means is that as usual we have no idea what to do next, unlike most ofher Clubs who have a replacement sounded out before the current manager is sacked. I’m also concerned at Ramsey’s ambivalent statement about the manager vacancy and his pride at what he and the players achieved in the last three games – pardon??!! This obviously paves the way for the Board (Bored?) to make yet another easy internal appointment without too much thought.
   Finally, the last two summers have seen protracted negotiations with Joe Ralls with the Club seemingly desperate to keep him and the player holding out until he got the over jnflated salary he was looking for resulting, in my opinion, in the Club getting a very poor return on their investment on both occasions. Consequently, despite him being a good clubman over the years, I’m hoping that the time has come for a parting of the ways.
   With the close season now upon us, it’s usually a time of excitement and anticipation but sadly, all I can envisage is delay, uncertainty and incompetence as usual.
   Have a good break everyone and thank you TOBW for your always interesting and well written reports.
2. Huw Perry says:

   May 4, 2025 at 11:11 am

   Thanks Paul.
   Yes, a somewhat typical end to a truly dreadful season.
   Watching highlights from all the games yesterday, it again confirms that we do actually deserve to be in this position. Cannot say the table lies at all!
   Again, too weak defensively yesterday – powder- puff. However, great to see Salech continue to prove his worth – can we hold onto him though?
   Paul and others have analysed to death our many problems this season, so no need to repeat again. The only consolation for me is that we do now have a good crop of youngsters coming through who are being given a chance. We now need the right manager to get the best blend of youth and experience to try and be competitive in the lower division. A good start and early momentum would help enormously, but it won’t be easy. For a start, both Plymouth and Luton look a lot better suited than us to bounce back up!
   I just hope that Vincent Tan doesn’t keep us dangling until August to complete his review and restructure with a new manger in place. Curious how season ticket sales will go over the next few weeks without something positive to cling onto.
   Thanks again to Paul and other contributors for all input to this site over the season.
   Enjoy the break!
3. Brian Andrews says:

   May 4, 2025 at 11:47 am

   Thanks Paul for your thoughts on the final disaster in a season of seemingly perpetual disasters culminating in the inevitable. That this result echoed so many that came before actually took me by surprise after the first ten minutes, but then…….and what has been glaringly obvious since August last year is that we do not know how to defend. Norwich had a field day and the game was done for us. It does not seem to matter which combination of City personnel appear in defensive roles, we leak goals for fun. Do we have a defensive coach – perhaps not.
   So what next? As most seem to agree changes are needed everywhere within the Club, but will Mr. Tan be prepared to be sufficiently brave and make them. He must realise that those who represent him have failed in their appointed positions, and by those same individuals who have made “football” decisions on suitable managerial and player recruitment.
   Of the player arrivals for the 24/25 season I can but enthuse over two, and not turn cartwheels over many of the first team squad that already were on the staff. The youngsters’ performances yesterday were encouraging, really bright and if it is whoever comes in to manage is able to harness their talents with some more dedicated and committed performers, we can perhaps rebuild. But it is no foregone conclusion.
   After many years of being a season ticket holder, I did not renew this past season. Because now Sky televise so many EFL matches, I probably have seen almost as many games as if I had been to the CCS every other week. I have not been alone. I fear for the take up of 25/26 season tickets unless some brave decisions are taken by Mr.Tan.
   Thank you Paul for your splendid contributions these past nine months. Usually after such a period, something wonderful arrives, sadly, not on this occasion. Enjoy your summer.