I just wonder who we would get in as manager, how long it would take, and how much disruption we'd undergo if we sacked Martin Allen when the inevitable exodus of those he brought with him occurred. But nodding dogs on Bobs happily write, "it's a results-based business," to justify chewing off their own bollox.
Compared to Paul Cook's team, this side is very poor indeed ......... but all our rivals would also suffer in that comparison too. All we can expect is that these players work hard, support each other and do their absolute best to climb the league. If Mr Allen can make a couple of judicious additions and work the magic he has sometimes shown elsewhere of getting players to perform above themselves then ......... But some of our supporters do need reminding of:-
1. The reality of the club's position and the relative equality strength across our opposition.
2. The fact that most non-league clubs would welcome Martin Allen as manager with opens arms.
3. The difficulty of bringing success to an organisation which behind the scenes and and often in front of them is chaotic.
4. The fact that we have no natural right to win at this level, no one fears us and everyone wants to organise to beat us.
5. This is the last day of August, the season ends in May.
I can't promise Martin Allen my full support, 'cos I can't help pointing out when I think he has made mistakes (like ditching Ricky German and Marshall Willock on his first full day in charge and adopting such an ageing profile amongst his signings). But managers aren't perfect. Getting Macclesfield to win this league was a managerial near-miracle - but look at Shrewsbury now. Nearly promoting Shrewsbury last season to the Championship last season was excellent, but how about relegating Ipswich from it this time?
Compared to Paul Cook's team, this side is very poor indeed ......... but all our rivals would also suffer in that comparison too. All we can expect is that these players work hard, support each other and do their absolute best to climb the league. If Mr Allen can make a couple of judicious additions and work the magic he has sometimes shown elsewhere of getting players to perform above themselves then ......... But some of our supporters do need reminding of:-
1. The reality of the club's position and the relative equality strength across our opposition.
2. The fact that most non-league clubs would welcome Martin Allen as manager with opens arms.
3. The difficulty of bringing success to an organisation which behind the scenes and and often in front of them is chaotic.
4. The fact that we have no natural right to win at this level, no one fears us and everyone wants to organise to beat us.
5. This is the last day of August, the season ends in May.
I can't promise Martin Allen my full support, 'cos I can't help pointing out when I think he has made mistakes (like ditching Ricky German and Marshall Willock on his first full day in charge and adopting such an ageing profile amongst his signings). But managers aren't perfect. Getting Macclesfield to win this league was a managerial near-miracle - but look at Shrewsbury now. Nearly promoting Shrewsbury last season to the Championship last season was excellent, but how about relegating Ipswich from it this time?