Right from that Rovers friendly i had my doubts about that right side, still its e only its now joined by the just as e left. Tuimavave took the plaudits for being mr wonderful when he'd not really done a great deal but now is being shown up

Ive been right behind Sneyd from the start of him playing for FC but now im starting the think he isnt up to it, Pryce was great years ago with Long next to him, these days hes good for 5-10 minutes a game, Radfords mate though

So much positivity at the start of the season has just dissapeared with fans and especially the want awayers thinking about venturing back have just had their usual season wake up call - the one which pushes those fans even further away.

exactly - FC sides of the recent past would have folded at 6 - 20, and conceded 40 odd points. that comeback and close finish is something to build on.

we've lost 2 close games that could in theory both have been won on the very last play. no need to panic yet

Well said artist,

It does feel a bit like 'normal service' doesn't it? It's more like the same old attitude for me. Where was the team celebration and the jumping on each other's backs and running to congratulate individual effort that we saw for the first 2 games? Did the holidays during the 2 week break stagnate the team spirit?

Agree with seb about the right side but can't agree with the dissing of Sneyd, the best player tonight, for me.

And what, exactly, is the reason for Frank's absence? [iIs[/i it injury or something else?

Team spirit has played a big part in the woeful displays of the last few seasons. My worry is we're seeing the same signs again. Pray I'm wrong.

Ha. Wettest thing I'll read all night. Some top notch drama queenery on here this eve!! Lol

It is a shoulder injury, but will be back for next match (according to Radford)

Thanks, Isaiah. Yes, I heard shoulder. I also heard leg. And arm. And attitude. Four different reasons (in the pub before the match, mind! ). So shoulder's the official line. Glad to know it's short term fix, anyways.

Here, let me call you a Whaaambulance.

Get over yourself.

the irony of this boards most arrogant poster telling me to get over myself

A yes Standee, another long-standing poster and fan who doesn't bother anymore...if you actually attended games you'd notice there's quite a lot of long-standing fans not bothering anymore.

Our defence has not improved in 3 years. There really isn't anything else to add.

You're an absolute prick! Great game, great performance only let down by one singular individual error. If you want more than that, go and support Barcelona you nauseating bandwaggoner!

Great performance? for 15-20mins maybe, some of us watch an 80min game

My feelings about Radfords suitability are known, but we are 4 games in. It's massively disappointing to lose how we have the last 2 games but we aren't out of things and we have time to make changes.
We can get back to winning ways, there's nothing to stop us from going over to Widnes and getting a result.
However much we want to give the same support Pearson has shown to Radford IF after 10 games we are not improving, that we are still losing close games then something needs to change.
In my honest opinion the quality in the team will and does get us to a certain level, however the differences between winning the close games, players not having 'brain farts', being able to deal with high stress/mentally difficult situations that ultimately wins you games is down to the coaching.

So far we've had two good wins and two dissapointing but close defeats. We don't need to hit the panic button just yet bit the signs are worrying as the mistakes have a pattern that we all recognise