YC,
I don't know if anyone can say really whether there has been any 'positive improvement' since the first five games. But then maybe we were a bit lucky at the start - perhaps some of the opposition were below par and maybe we were over achieving. Who knows ?
My view on this though is that I don't expect continuous improvement. I would like it, as no doubt we all would, but I'm realistic. We're not talking about Jurgen Klopp here - this is Craig Elliott - part time football manager I am led to believe and school PE teacher who is in his first full season at managing at this level. On that basis I expect just as many lows as highs as he finds his feet and that translates as just as many defeats as victories. Anything better than that is a bonus this season. Maybe we all raised our expectations after the great job he did last season and the way we started this season - and with the recruitment of some excellent signings in the summer (on paper at least).
This could be so much worse. Imagine being a York City fan or Guiseley for example, who have both been up there and are now below us. This isn't a time for a Mourinho style witch hunt. Let's keep the faith and keep behind the Club and put our trust in the manager. I don't think he set out with the intention of using so many players - it's just a consequence of the summer signings not working out and he's now trying hard to make amends (I'd rather he did that than do what Murray did and stick to his guns as we sank to the bottom - YC - you backed him big time remember). CE will have learnt a hell of a lot this season so far. Its a steep learning curve. Let's enjoy the victories but not get too despondent when we put in an 'Alfreton Boxing Day' performance.
TEP
Thanks for the positive non abusive and constructive reply, it's really appreciated.
I do agree with you totally on your comments, the frustration is clearly evident with everyone concerned at the club over the way this season had gone so far.
I think yesterday was a turning point for this team, we were unlucky to have not win, l am though confused at the reply to my post by OXO as l didn't post anything negative, and many others criticised CE and doubted his ability to manage in this league, but he singled me out only to criticize.
Then of course his mate's join in as per normal but that's our they are.
I am quite aware who OXO is and the work he does for the club and supporters, which l commend totally.
But l do feel that he has to accept that other people do not share his point of view on players or managers at this club, all supporters have the right to voice their opinions as paying fan's.
Many of us are very loyal fans in different ways, many of us cannot travel to away games as we have family and work commitments or simply cannot afford to.
Many of us cannot actively get involved with the club in a volunteering or fundraising capacity for the same reasons.
We do though keep coming through those turnstiles, buying shirts and merchandise, golden goal tickets etc.
Yesterday I had 5 guests with me all paying full admission prices to sit down, they don't normally go but decided to come and watch as neutral supporters and they enjoyed it very much.
But again thank you for your comments TTT it's much appreciated
Happy New Year to you and your family.