Quote: tommyfromhull "What a truly crap season this has been.
What I will say is what was discussed on The Footy Show over here a few weeks back. I'm not saying Radford is the answer, I was never a fan of him taking the reigns in the first place, but far too much emphasis is placed on the coach's downfalls and mistakes rather than the players. The players are the ones who are actually on the pitch and they should perform better. I've thought this for years, the players and teams we've over the past few years should have performed better and more consistently than they have. Maybe this is down to the coach not motivating the team, I don't know, but the players should take far more responsibility than they do. 'Energy' is the big buzz word at the minute, but it's true that it's something we seriously lack in, and that's down to the players not wanting it enough. IMO. Attitude is a massive factor in any sport, and I think it's a culture problem at the club that we don't live and breath as winners, we are constantly the tryers who 'can match the big teams on our day'. Leeds and Wigan breed winners, we are miles behind in this department.'"
I honestly believe that the players dont want to play for Radford. In Leeds and Wigan, you have 2 coaches that the players seem to like, respect and put their body on the line for. I dont see that with Radford, in fact it would appear that they are drained of all energy, and cant be ar5ed anymore. If Pearson sticks to his word and Radford is given next season to prove his worth, it could be a very long season.
I think the players, coaching staff and Pearson need a cards on the table meeting. Those who dont want to be part of the new regime (however poop it appears), should be shown the door, and that includes the coaching staff. If next season turns out to be a false dawn like this one, the damage could be around for years to come.
Playing devils advocate, had a proven 1st team coach been singed, I doubt we'd be in this mess.
