The kid will be off in January.
True, but how many times have people gone home and said "phwoar Afobe was on fire today" this season? I'm going with very few. Yes he's not had the support he would want, but he's equally been guilty of missing a fair few chances. If I was a Prem club scout, I'd want to see more before taking a punt.
I can't see him putting in a transfer request so I expect him to stay.
I can't see him putting in a transfer request so I expect him to stay.
I agree. The team is in free fall and new blood is required in defence, in management etc.I think you're right but that won't guarantee that he'll still be here in February. Unless there are changes in ownership and management, I can see any decent offer for Afobe being accepted so that the proceeds can be spent on strengthening the team. From Kenny Jackett's recent comments, it will be strengthening the team in the sense of taller, stronger, faster.
I would be more worried if we went back to league one. without the funds to strengthen this squad we are in real real danger especially if they keep KJ. The owner and the strategy is half the problem, the poor recruitment and manager tactics the other.If Afobe goes in January I really worry for our future, I don't believe they will reinvest in the here and now with anything they get for him. Be a one for the future and few loan fees as usual
Just seen the highlights on you tube, defending???? I am speechless!
There has to be some apathy with KJ in the dressing room, because these guys looked like they couldn't give a toss.
They are certainly light on players who accept and embrace responsibility. You would think the coach should be working them better as a defensive unit on the training field.
The worrying part is that we are in this position once again, for the 3rd time in 3 and a half years, with confidence shot amongst the players, a manager who doesn't know how to turn it around and at real risk of going down if we don't arrest the slide.
You have to ask yourself if it's something going on at a higher level, or is just a problem with the squad. There's a few players such as Edwards, Ikeme, Baath who have been through this turbulence before and should be trying to corral some confidence amongst the squad, but we don't seem to have anyone capable of leading the line and motivating people to concentrate and focus on getting the basics right.
Well Merry Christmas to you as well...Just go away Kenny, im just so fed up with you ruining our club
Well Merry Christmas to you as well...