Tetteys Jig 830 Posted January 11, 2022 The problem with this mentality we have is that it's a bit "first season back after a while". That season we finally went back up under Worthington, it was an exciting prospect to get back to the likes of Anfield, Old Trafford, Highbury etc. even though we knew we'd probably get trounced and likely get relegated again. We have had that already and yet the club still act like we should be happy to be in the prem even if we never get a point again. We need to move on from it being an acceptable outcome to be the whipping boys. I want our players and management to be angry and embarrassed at this situation, I want Deano in that boardroom demanding we do something, anything to try improve things. You can't tell me we don't have £10m to go and sign someone that might make a difference. We are chronicly short of energy in the middle and ideas in the final third and yet we don't think we can improve those areas. The whole situation absolutely stinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,282 Posted January 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mello Yello said: I have a patent and legal copyright on those lyrics, and if anyone ever dare sing it!?..... I'll see them in.....the pub..... ....and we'll sing it again....and again....and again..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 780 Posted January 11, 2022 Highly unlikely but until its mathematically impossible why give up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredherring 136 Posted January 11, 2022 This thread shows just how devoid of any footballing knowledge, or even the ability to think rationally, most football fans are. This forum seems very well stocked with those types. Evidence being the obsession with believing the answer to our problems is... Sorenson 😂 I mean, seriously. Its pathetic.  And to top that we now have some fool claiming we can stay up, and do it with two full backs in Central midfield. Ludicrous and tbh a little tragic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Payno10 51 Posted January 11, 2022 What’s staying up? Not even viagra can keep us up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tricky974 61 Posted January 11, 2022 Yes, it is currently possible to stay up but the amount of change required for that to happen is huge, not necessarily in players but attitude, desire, commitment and being a complete team, if this can be done then why not, the problem is we are already over half way through the season and not seen it yet, and the longer we play the same way the less survival is achievable, as mathematically it will not be possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,282 Posted January 11, 2022 There's more chance of Icarus staying up on a blistering sunny day..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Midlands Yellow said: Don’t blame the fans, the ones that watch every match home and away must be losing the will to live by now. The players have underperformed, Webber’s had a stinker in the transfer market and the owners only have something to say when the goings good. Why peddle lies? Delia has literally spoken out around the time of the Farke sacking, one of the lowest points in recent seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,947 Posted January 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, hogesar said: Why peddle lies? Delia has literally spoken out around the time of the Farke sacking, one of the lowest points in recent seasons. To 3rd parties on some food show or something similar. She’s the first in the queue to grab the adulation when things go well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted January 11, 2022 Just now, Midlands Yellow said: To 3rd parties on some food show or something similar. She’s the first in the queue to grab the adulation when things go well. Ah, so she did speak. So you were lying. Thanks for clearing it up at least! When things are going well we're in the media's eye and shockingly they want an interview with the celebrity chef owner. When thing's aren't going well Sky Sports couldn't care less about speaking with our owners. It's so obvious it's painful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,947 Posted January 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, hogesar said: Ah, so she did speak. So you were lying. Thanks for clearing it up at least! When things are going well we're in the media's eye and shockingly they want an interview with the celebrity chef owner. When thing's aren't going well Sky Sports couldn't care less about speaking with our owners. It's so obvious it's painful. Maybe speak to the clubs fans on the Pinkun, in a match day programme or a podcast. She doesn’t have to wait to be invited by Sky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
If wed kept Howie.. 199 Posted January 11, 2022 yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted January 11, 2022 We can stay up but we won't. No sugar coating it and @lake district canary has Gibson joined Snodgrass on your naughty step ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted January 11, 2022 Why van't we stay up? Just a few reasons. Cannot score Cannot defend A missing midfield who are unable to create opportunities for our forwards or protect the defence. We are using a new formation which exacerbates all of the above. Think that says it all. And further OP is a deluded idiot for even considering survival. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,202 Posted January 11, 2022 Highly unlikely. Sadly I don't think anyone at the club believes it either. We just feel very broken on and off the pitch at the moment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,247 Posted January 11, 2022 Think the question is more whether we can be competitive in games and less of a laughing stock. There were promising signs of this in SAS's first games before the covid/injury crisis: the immediate challenge is to get back to that, rather than fantasising about a miraculous survival. At this point I'd be delighted if we somehow didn't finish bottom, and there were some encouraging signs for next season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naturalcynic 629 Posted January 11, 2022 4 hours ago, hogesar said: Ah, so she did speak. So you were lying. Thanks for clearing it up at least! When things are going well we're in the media's eye and shockingly they want an interview with the celebrity chef owner. When thing's aren't going well Sky Sports couldn't care less about speaking with our owners. It's so obvious it's painful. From what I recall it was a cosy little chat on breakfast TV about nothing of any significance whatsoever. She and the rest of the Board (i.e. her husband) certainly haven't put their heads above the parapet to address our current problems and it was fortunate for them that they sacked Farke and appointed Dean Smith just before the AGM so that there was a little bit of optimism amongst those in the room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,190 Posted January 11, 2022 Is this a teaser Lakey ? Normally at the worst of times you tell us how good it will be next week, but I wonder ( just asking ) if at the back of your head you hope we go down so you can blame it on the sacking of Farke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nora's Ghost 157 Posted January 11, 2022 That thrashing at West Ham was the last straw for even the faintest hope of clinging on. Â (Just thinking ahead). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deptford Yellow 258 Posted January 11, 2022 If we stay up the drinks are me ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deptford Yellow 258 Posted January 11, 2022 On me I mean … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) No. We should have at least three big, powerful, nasty "breakers" in the squad to drop into the DM position/s ... we have zero and I would be stunned if that changes this window. Edited January 11, 2022 by Cantiaci Canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
