Yes we have. I believe he's steadied the ship. We may still go down but before his appointment that was a certainty, now I believe it's 50/50. I think we suffer from a chronic lack of pace in the spine of the team. Plenty out wide, which helps with attacking, but we can't defend against the quick counter attack. Showunmi, Hollis, Fotheringham, Boucaud, Smith, Leacock, Sheehan, Ball etc. all have their plus points but don't work as a unit in my view.

 

When's Liddle back????

Derry certainly told it how it is in his post match interview, he pulled no punches and was brutally honest in his assessment. I like that, I'm not sure the players will though.

Derry certainly told it how it is in his post match interview, he pulled no punches and was brutally honest in his assessment. I like that, I'm not sure the players will though.

Can you enlighten me please @tonyhateley.I must say that I have been impressed by interviews I have heard by him.This was one thing I didn't like from Nigel Clough sometimes.

Can you enlighten me please @tonyhateley.I must say that I have been impressed by interviews I have heard by him.This was one thing I didn't like from Nigel Clough sometimes.

This is what he said:

“That’s disgusting and I can’t believe that we got ourselves in that position after 15-20 minutes,†he said.

“In my honest opinion, we started playing selfishly as individuals, not as a team, and I can’t accept that.

“Once again we’ve absolutely pressed the self-destruct button, just like we did away at Peterborough, and that’s six points that could be unbelievably costly between now and the end of the season and I’m not accepting it.

“There’s a lack of discipline across the board, from red cards to other offences that I’ll keep private, it’s engrained in the players and they’ve got to take responsibility for their own actions and for their own profession.

“I take responsibility for mine, Greg [Abbott] takes responsibility for his and the staff we’ve got take responsibility for theirs and that’s what hurts.

“It should be an embarrassed dressing room – because I’m embarrassed.â€

I think we will/should only see Smith, Sheehan &, maybe, Spencer from that starting line up, plus Liddle next season. Murray is also worth a punt for another season.

The rest, incl the loanees, will be back at their respective Clubs (or elsewhere).

If we can keep Mullins, despite his questionable display yesterday then I'd be fairly happy. The others, quite frankly, may as well sod off, they offer nothing - most are utter tripe!

I think we will/should only see Smith, Sheehan &, maybe, Spencer from that starting line up, plus Liddle next season. Murray is also worth a punt for another season.

The rest, incl the loanees, will be back at their respective Clubs (or elsewhere).

If we can keep Mullins, despite his questionable display yesterday then I'd be fairly happy. The others, quite frankly, may as well sod off, they offer nothing - most are utter tripe!

Sorry - duplicate post!

I think we will/should only see Smith, Sheehan &, maybe, Spencer from that starting line up, plus Liddle next season. Murray is also worth a punt for another season.

The rest, incl the loanees, will be back at their respective Clubs (or elsewhere).

If we can keep Mullins, despite his questionable display yesterday then I'd be fairly happy. The others, quite frankly, may as well sod off, they offer nothing - most are utter tripe!

Sorry - duplicate post!

No Bart?

If we can keep Mullins, despite his questionable display yesterday then I'd be fairly happy. The others, quite frankly, may as well sod off, they offer nothing - most are utter tripe!

Mullins has said himself he's only here for 3 months, sounded as though he had no intention of relocating.

I think we will/should only see Smith, Sheehan &, maybe, Spencer from that starting line up, plus Liddle next season. Murray is also worth a punt for another season.

The rest, incl the loanees, will be back at their respective Clubs (or elsewhere).

If we can keep Mullins, despite his questionable display yesterday then I'd be fairly happy. The others, quite frankly, may as well sod off, they offer nothing - most are utter tripe!

 

JCR has played well under Derry

JCR has played well under Derry

Really? One of the biggest culprits for inconsistency IMO. Having said that, he consistently runs himself into tight corners, over does it & fails to beat his man 9 times out if 10. Wouldn't pay him in washers myself tbh. Not worth keeping, that is for certain.

I wouldn't keep Bart if Spies remains fit. Waste of a salary plus, his recent form only underlines his basic flaws. Great shot stopper but can't command his box and he makes too many critical errors of judgement.

I must say I thought Bart wasn't as good Saturday as when I've seen him previously.I put this down to his not trusting the defence,he seemed very hesitant.

i aint rated bart as much this season going back 2 what he was like at southampton and as i keep saying i think speiss should get a run of games.

The reports sound better, tho how can lose a game you lead by 2 goals and make odd subs? Derrys improved Notts but he's still learning.

I said i wasnt sure,i am now, he hasnt!

I think it is fair to say that he is out if his depth. He may get a chance to redeem himself next season, but it is reasonable to conclude that he is not up to the task. The evidence so far is overwhelming.

We have got worse, certainly not improved, as the last 3 results & performances testify.

All the optimism, enthusiasm and interest is waning - rapidly.