Gone_Shrimping wrote:To me this is why Derek is vital to keep on as manager. He got us promoted on a shoestring budget and if the worst happens and we go down we do not want to be fighting relegation battles like we did under Jim. Derek would ensure we are at the right end of the table.
fulwoodshrimp wrote:I think Kieron Phillips injury and his return to Huddersfield had a greater impact than we realised at the time
Keith wrote:Gone_Shrimping wrote:To me this is why Derek is vital to keep on as manager. He got us promoted on a shoestring budget and if the worst happens and we go down we do not want to be fighting relegation battles like we did under Jim. Derek would ensure we are at the right end of the table.
There were other issues at play too. Primarily, our promotion season was 'behind closed doors'. With no fans I think playing against the 'better supported' clubs became a more level playing field, with officials not being influenced or intimidated.
More importantly, many of the bigger clubs cut their playing budgets, because their income was significantly curtailed. While our income was reduced, it was not as significant a loss (compensation in other areas made up for a lot, if not all of it). We've now returned to a situation of 'big spenders'.
I think we will struggle next season, and mid-table League Two, will be a success, no matter who is managing the club. It is frustrating that our League One adventure is failing without a fight, but it has been fun, and relegation was always going to catch up with us eventually, I was just hoping for another season in League One Still time for a miraculous escape???
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