Re: BCFC: Half Season Report

Rab C Nesbitt

As with so many of our recent seasons we struggle to retain possession and apart from Monk and Rowett, have little idea to counter act that.
Performance levels seem to get worse in as the season progresses too, even under Monk and Rowett, unless changes are made in desperation to stay up (Redknapp and Monk). It’s a trend you don’t want as a fan, but one you can do nothing about.

Agree very much. The difference with Monk and Rowett is that from day one they knew exactly what their best team was and how to utilise the squad. They both got off to good starts and even when Monk struggled at the start of his first full season, he kept the same team, shape and tactics and it paid off.

The clear difference with Karanka is that 23 games in he still doesn't know his best 11 and is not fully committed to a way of playing. I think the players were fairly resilient in the beginning but there are only so many losses before their heads go - IMO we've reached that point. I'm not convinced he can come back because I don't think he has a clear vision.