I see it in a more simple way

Teans that perform well aren't just cherry-picks of talent, they're a combination of talent, motivation, direction, understanding, confidence, and a she'd load more attributes. If you get a combination of these, then you get a team that plays well.

Under Lambert, we had that. The lack of apparent quality didn't cause such a problem as we had a team dynamic and individuals (BGH for example) that were oozing confidence and commitment.

Under Hughton, the key ingredients separated and many went all together. To spend ?30m and produce a side worse than last season sums it up. Our purchases were undoubtedy the worst in our history. No leaders, no spirit, no confidence, no energy, no motivation. And if you dot have those, then you can have a world class team on paper and it'll still fail to perform.

For me, the board are largely culpable because there was evidently something missing from this squad and that had been the case for nearly 18 months. And yet, they chose to do nothing. Now they (and we) pay the price.

To tell you the truth though, I'm not overly fussed that we're down. I'd rather see us rebuild and find a more positive long-term objective, than be happy to just exist in the prem with the hope of keeping out heads above water. Especially when the football was barely passing as entertainment.

Posted By: talbotsunbeamer on May 3rd 2014 at 19:43:25

Message Thread

Where I think it went wrong under Hughton (NCFC) - CityForLife, May 3, 19:31:26
- not sacking him when we lost to Luton (n/m) (NCFC) - DickyVonStinkhorn, May 3, 22:48:24
- What went wrong was the lack of continuity (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, May 3, 19:50:19
  - He was clearly tasked with making the defense better... (NCFC) - Dandy Highburyman, May 3, 19:53:38
    - Yep. That's why he had very little slack this season. (NCFC) - Yellalee, May 3, 20:02:11
      - why did spurs never make him manager? (NCFC) - pab, May 3, 20:06:12
- Great post - agreed and I still trust the board (n/m) (NCFC) - trianglepatch, May 3, 19:44:30
- I see it in a more simple way (NCFC) - talbotsunbeamer, May 3, 19:43:25
  - Agreed but the board trusted Houghton and we we all largely happy with the signings (NCFC) - trianglepatch, May 3, 19:47:23
  - Sorry for typos, iPhone's fault (n/m) (NCFC) - talbotsunbeamer, May 3, 19:43:59
- Hughton's failure was that he utterly failed to appreciate what Holt and Hoolahan brought (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, May 3, 19:42:59
  - Yes, yes, yes. (n/m) (NCFC) - norway, May 3, 20:02:59
  - Agreed (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, May 3, 19:51:16
- When Snodgrass took the penalty against Villa. (n/m) (NCFC) - theox, May 3, 19:40:24
  - Do you REALLY think (NCFC) - Winged Eel Creosote, May 3, 19:59:08
  - The penalty (NCFC) - bullsch, May 3, 19:44:16
  - Urgh, yes, too many little moments like that this season that cost us games (NCFC) - CityForLife, May 3, 19:42:00
- I knew we had a seven year plan! You guys on here need to read more! (n/m) (NCFC) - Thegelman, May 3, 19:37:17
- Who tho?, I genuinely haven't got a clue (n/m) (NCFC) - Taxi 4 Johnson, May 3, 19:36:15
  - Eddie Howe? Bournemouth manager. Young, done very well with them this season (NCFC) - CityForLife, May 3, 19:38:42
    - would he come here? (n/m) (NCFC) - Only1Doherty, May 3, 19:43:30
      - Surely a step up from Bournemouth? (n/m) (NCFC) - CityForLife, May 3, 19:51:06
        
        Not sure they're going to do any better. (NCFC) - lurd, May 3, 20:12:35
        
        not sure sure, tim berry explained it well... (NCFC) - Only1Doherty, May 3, 19:55:42
- to be fair every year was a bonus especially with the increase in TV money (NCFC) - usacanary, May 3, 19:35:48

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