TimperleyTangerine
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I don’t see we were in free-fall. If you look at our squad last season and the talent, including very good loans, we should never have gone down. Sadly it was all down to the choice of manager and then not sacking him after Wigan, then compounded by another shocking appointment in McCarthy.Personally I think NC has done a fair job of pulling us out of a freefall caused by Appleton. Recovering from relegation isn’t easy - look at Wigan !
We’ve been there or thereabouts all season. I think a rebuild and a refresh is necessary on the playing staff side and I think some character is desperately lacking.
But some outgoings and Championship contracts ending should give us some wriggle room to bring some fresh energy in and some players on an upward trajectory like first time around under Critchley.
I’m actually really positive for next season and given SS has said promotion has to happen this season or next to avoid failure - everyone knows exactly where they stand.
It wasn’t that we were total garbage, and we have to remember this is now 3rd tier. I don’t think we needed rescuing and we’ve seen the talent available this season, if used properly.
The relegation was avoidable, as is where we are now, looking towards next season.