I was being flippant, but I’m sure you knew that

A 4-0 win is unlikely, but you know my point, it’s a deeper issue than beating Luton is going to solve. To turn things around, the supporters need to see a sustained run of consistent, high(er) quality performances. Even if we did win 4-0 though, that’s not going to cause doubts over whether Smith is the right man for the job to evaporate. It’s one match and totally meaningless if we then get smashed by Sheff United.

Personally, I don’t think we will up the quality of performances over a sustained period. I think we’ll continue to bumble along, picking up a decent points haul, but not looking totally convincing. As I look at the squad, I don’t see who the players are that would be able to elevate us to that next level.

And for what it’s worth, I doubt that anyone who explained away the average performances and focused on the points haul is surprised by this recent run either.

Posted By: SimonOTBC on October 18th 2022 at 09:43:16

Message Thread

It will get vocal if we lose tonight won't it? (NCFC) - jAC, Oct 18, 08:28:24
- If you play attractive football and lose.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Oct 18, 13:06:41
- Whats his philosophy? Seems like its lower league lads and cast offs giving hands aots (n/m) (NCFC) - MIKEWALKER, Oct 18, 09:22:35
- I dunno, it doesn't feel like the dissatisfied are shouty types (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Oct 18, 09:21:38
- … (NCFC) - camcan, Oct 18, 08:43:54
  - Lol at the old girl "Shut up. Noisy bloke." (n/m) (NCFC) - phelans tash, Oct 18, 10:39:59
  - Ronnie Lawson... aged 46??? 46!!! (n/m) (NCFC) - Wilts, Oct 18, 09:16:19
    - All Ronnies look like they are in their 60s at least. (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Oct 18, 09:30:03
    - i thought the same (NCFC) - Tombs, Oct 18, 09:24:01
      - Did people used to look older? (NCFC) - Cellophane Flowers, Oct 18, 10:22:38
- The haterz smell blood (NCFC) - SCC 28, Oct 18, 08:37:13
  - They won’t be. Even if we win 4-0 (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 18, 08:48:05
    - If we win 4-0 then there's no issue. (NCFC) - norwaay, Oct 18, 09:21:06
      - I was being flippant, but I’m sure you knew that (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 18, 09:43:16
        
        Indeed. And your last line is spot on. (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Oct 18, 09:49:35
        
        Certainly not (NCFC) - SCC 28, Oct 18, 09:46:45
      - Our worst 5 game run (NCFC) - SCC 28, Oct 18, 09:29:29
        
        We also had an identical 6 game run (NCFC) - SCC 28, Oct 18, 09:32:55
        
        i don't know what you are trying to prove with those figures (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Oct 18, 10:38:21
        
        i don't know what you are trying to prove with those figures (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Oct 18, 10:38:07
      - Bang on (NCFC) - jamesward, Oct 18, 09:25:46
        
        Yes, of course… (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 18, 09:44:47
        
        Yes, but one convincing performance (and a win) would at least buy him (NCFC) - jamesward, Oct 18, 09:51:18
        
        I'm dispirited - but I always hope that it will click next time. (NCFC) - norwaay, Oct 18, 09:54:03
        
        The next two games will tell us quite a bit about where we rank (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 18, 10:16:27
        
        Agreed (NCFC) - jamesward, Oct 18, 09:57:52
        
        I do wonder which players we’re hoping to suddenly be a lot better though (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 18, 10:31:50
        
        This is where I get glum and apathetic (NCFC) - CWC, Oct 18, 10:40:16
        
        If he plays the right players in the right positions in the right formation (NCFC) - norwaay, Oct 18, 10:38:36
        
        I think it may be a minor blessing he'll be forced to bring Gibson in (NCFC) - jamesward, Oct 18, 10:45:05
        
        Ah yes, forgot about Todd! (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Oct 18, 10:46:17
        
        Yes, I’d like to see that too (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 18, 10:41:24
- Nathan Jones? He’s been gone too long (n/m) (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Oct 18, 08:29:42
  - You packed your bags, as I recall and you walked slowly down the hall (n/m) (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Oct 18, 08:41:01

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