I'm sure that particular collapse was contributed to by our change of manager, not by our refusal to change manager so I'm not sure that's a good example, unless I've misunderstood.Ancient Colin wrote:From the other camp, surely it's obvious what's going to happen (again), even to the more optimistic amongst you? It's the (probably falsely attributed) Einstein definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Here's an analogy: riding high under Atkins, with various of us saying that this was a disaster brewing ... and being told "look at the league position, all will be fine". Well it wasn't. And it isn't. I really really really hope I am wrong.
Weren't we third when Atkins was sacked? And finished 9th or something after Rix won 1 game in 9? When 2 wins in 9 would have got us in the playoffs (and Atkins was fairly reliable in pressure situations - see how he kept Torquay up at our expense a couple of seasons later).
Generally I agree though, we have a similar team as usual - solid and hardworking but limited in flair. The same manager and coaching staff, I would expect us to finish the same place we have done for the last few seasons (barring a good run of luck with injuries or a striker hitting a prolonged scoring spell). I would give Wilder the final chance this season, turfing him out or putting him on garden leave when it becomes apparent we're not getting promoted and at that point, start interviewing for someone else.