blueshortshorts
Well-Known Member
I'm backing him, I reckon we'll have a really poor start to the premiership this year and I'm prepared for that. I'm happy to hang on in until Christmas, by which time, he should have everyone fully fit and starting to Gel, with Boj just about ready to return, and the Jan window opening, for one or two strategic buys, as he'll have a clear idea who should stay and go.
If we can then push on in the second half of the season, and aim for between 10th and 8th, then that represents a solid start in any managers first season.
Who knows we may fluke a bit of a UEFA cup run along the way, but to be honest, playing every second Thursday in Europe isn't going to be helpful, when he's trying to rest players whilst others come back from injury.
The problem could really be that if everyone does get on his case within the first half of the season, it's only going to lead to increased pressure on him (in particular I suspect from our beloved chairman), our "confidence" players (e.g Elano, Ireland, Vassell) and the youngsters.
If we are TRUE supporters we have to do just that at the moment, give the lads as much support, tolerate their shortcomings, accept we are going to struggle a bit and let Hughes get his feet under the table..if we do that it'll come good
If we can then push on in the second half of the season, and aim for between 10th and 8th, then that represents a solid start in any managers first season.
Who knows we may fluke a bit of a UEFA cup run along the way, but to be honest, playing every second Thursday in Europe isn't going to be helpful, when he's trying to rest players whilst others come back from injury.
The problem could really be that if everyone does get on his case within the first half of the season, it's only going to lead to increased pressure on him (in particular I suspect from our beloved chairman), our "confidence" players (e.g Elano, Ireland, Vassell) and the youngsters.
If we are TRUE supporters we have to do just that at the moment, give the lads as much support, tolerate their shortcomings, accept we are going to struggle a bit and let Hughes get his feet under the table..if we do that it'll come good