How long?

Davepick said:
If we don't win the next match will action be taken from the top?
How many games will it be before 'enough is enough'?
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Managers have started to go already Dave at Charlton, Hibs, I just hope Sadler doesn’t keep Critchley anywhere near as long as Appleton, so 5 or 6 more games i’d say unless results suddenly start changing.
If we have any aspirations at all of a top 6 finish we can’t afford to keep Critchley if things are still looking bleak by October.
 
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Personally I’ve always hated the ‘sack ‘em’ culture - the bloke has been here 5 minutes and we’re yet to see who comes in this week - a decent few days before the window and a good performance against Wigan will change things.
I think, like everyone, he has started way too cautiously but hopefully lesson learnt and we can all move on.
 
Ghost_of_Max said:
Personally I’ve always hated the ‘sack ‘em’ culture - the bloke has been here 5 minutes and we’re yet to see who comes in this week - a decent few days before the window and a good performance against Wigan will change things.
I think, like everyone, he has started way too cautiously but hopefully lesson learnt and we can all move on.
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I hope you’re right, but I somehow can’t see him changing the system, even if he knows it needs to change. Having said that, he might try something different tonight; a non league game with no real risk.
 
Quite a few I would think. For SS to get rid of a second manager on a 4 year contract, would be a very brave admission of failure.
 
It all depends. If we continue to play the way we have with a lack of goal threat then I don’t think SS would wait too long, maybe October at a push to see if he can turn it around.

What happens before the window shuts is crucial, hopefully it makes a difference and we bring in what we are lacking.

One things for sure, we cannot carry on the way we have. It’s just not been acceptable.
 
basilexile said:
Quite a few I would think. For SS to get rid of a second manager on a 4 year contract, would be a very brave admission of failure.
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Brave?

Sadler would have shown courage if he
shunned Critch after his previous failures.

Grayson's reappointment trailed flops at Bradford City and Sunderland.

Appleton's return and McCarthy's comeback proved equal catastrophes.

Dobbie's relative success with attacking style deserved promotion to the top job.

The owner lost £7 million amid relegation, through Championship on the cheap.

Either invest big this week, or sell up.
 
I think Sadler is pragmatic enough to decide when is the right time, without bowing to pressure from petulant fans.

Ultimately after 10 games, if things haven’t improved, he’d have to assess whether there are replacements who could turn it around quicker than Critchley if he stayed. And I’d imagine there isn’t many suitable replacements.

I’d bet it’s not even crossed the boards mind to get rid. The football hasn’t been amazing but it’s quite easy to see we’re not far off. We’re 6th in the league based on xg/xga. It will click at the front end of the pitch.

I think a lot of fans are suffering with a relegation hangover. Missing the standard of the championship and expecting us to be winning every game.
 
Chrismalkin said:
I think Sadler is pragmatic enough to decide when is the right time, without bowing to pressure from petulant fans.

Ultimately after 10 games, if things haven’t improved, he’d have to assess whether there are replacements who could turn it around quicker than Critchley if he stayed. And I’d imagine there isn’t many suitable replacements.

I’d bet it’s not even crossed the boards mind to get rid. The football hasn’t been amazing but it’s quite easy to see we’re not far off. We’re 6th in the league based on xg/xga. It will click at the front end of the pitch.

I think a lot of fans are suffering with a relegation hangover. Missing the standard of the championship and expecting us to be winning every game.
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We have no god given right to win games in this division and dropping points is a given. It’s the manner of these performances which are alarming and us looking toothless as an attacking threat.

In football things can turn quickly though, I’m hopeful with some extra additions to the squad things will begin to click.
 
Chrismalkin said:
I think Sadler is pragmatic enough to decide when is the right time, without bowing to pressure from petulant fans.

Ultimately after 10 games, if things haven’t improved, he’d have to assess whether there are replacements who could turn it around quicker than Critchley if he stayed. And I’d imagine there isn’t many suitable replacements.

I’d bet it’s not even crossed the boards mind to get rid. The football hasn’t been amazing but it’s quite easy to see we’re not far off. We’re 6th in the league based on xg/xga. It will click at the front end of the pitch.

I think a lot of fans are suffering with a relegation hangover. Missing the standard of the championship and expecting us to be winning every game.
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We’re 6 in the league based on xg/xga! We’re 15th in the league according to points on the bloody board. I may be wrong but I don’t think promotion/ relegation are based on x bloody g.
 
Albert Ross said:
We’re 6 in the league based on xg/xga! We’re 15th in the league according to points on the bloody board. I may be wrong but I don’t think promotion/ relegation are based on x bloody g.
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They’re not but those numbers tend to actualise over the course of the season. And with performances to improve, it can only be a good sign
 
Bluecabinboy said:
Obviously there are concerns at the moment, but I reckon the 10 league game mark is about time to take stock. Any less is a knee-jerk reaction to what may be short-term issues. Any longer and the season has started to slip away irretrievably, as it did last term.
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Yeah exactly like the board did with Appleton,
 
Last nights' result was expected so I don't think that, in itself, means much.
It's now down to League results. 🙁
 
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