18-04-2021, 09:21 AM
(17-04-2021, 12:19 PM)ForeverPompey Wrote: The more I watch on ifollow the more I think we could really do with starting again and clear as many out as possible.
I agree completely. Mac, Curtis and take a risk on Jack, but the rest can go as far as i'm concerned. I have the feeling that there is not enough desire in the team to get promoted, because most know they wouldnt get a new contract or would be played if we did go up.
You generally need 27 wins to go up, and for the last 3 seasons this squad just falls short of that. Then add the complete disappearance in the play offs. Don't get me wrong, we have and have had players who want to go up (Clarke, Lowe, Chaplin, Whatmough and Curtis). They were hungry for promotion, and the first 3 are proving their credentials. Trouble is you need 8 or 9 desperate for promotion not just 2 or 3. Our squad has a lot of players who have been relegated from the championship and i believe that they know that they cant hack it in that league.
If you keep the same squad, then you will get the same result......i.e. nearly!
However, the real issue or question when considering who should go, is can we recruit better than? I think there is a problem with our current scouting.