Quote: Captain Hook "Back to the topic… My big concern is that we are yet again seeing a lack of confidence in our players, reflected in poor decision making, dropped balls etc etc. Last season this was put down to the number of players at the end of their contract. The coach now has a team largely made up of players he wanted and we are seeing the same problem. I also look at the form of eg Josh Charnley who looked a broken man when with us, totally lacking in self confidence (indeed I criticised him for lacking the faith to back himself on many occasions) who now looks like the player we signed. The coach must play a significant part in setting the tone for the team and I have significant fears that Powell is not the man to do this. I appreciate that a good performance on Friday could lead to me being ridiculed but I am now in the “Powell Out!” camp.
(Holbrook before you ask!)'"
I have a sneaky feeling you are correct. I'm not calling for a sacking as this would be too easy on Fitzy and the board. They, like us, can suffer and watch the entire show play out and be fully intertwined with the outcome. They can witness the net result of all the decisions they have collectively taken over the last few years and how they run the train set. Then hopefully they will reflect on their decisions and desire. It will also give Powell an opportunity to turn matters round and prove all us doubters wrong.