I still say give CE time. A season of learning will probably mean we'll finish about half way down the final table. Just need to ride out the rough patch. Some of these players did it for us last season so it's not massively wrong (there's a few I'd move on though). The lack of confidence shouldn't be underestimated and CE needs to make this a priority - maximise what he's got rather than just look for alternatives.
Expectations were high on the basis of CE's previous record, the job he did for us last season, the 'big names' he signed in pre-season and the start we then had to this season. I'm pretty certain David Newton won't be firing him anytime soon. Unless anyone has any better ideas we'd best back what we've got. New managers cost money and there's no guarantee he/she would fair any better if things were changed.
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