I've been a season ticket holder for ten years now, a blink of an eye compared to the old 'uns on here
, admittedly, but Saturday's pathetic and embarrassing display is right up there with the worst displays I've seen from a Yeltz side. In fact I'm really struggling to think of any that are worse, and I'm including the drivel that was served up by the Chuckle brothers as we succumbed to inevitable relegation when Steve Lynch was visiting Wembley on a more regular basis than the England National team. I've never witnessed a player cheered off and then his replacement booed on. What a bizarre reaction, which regrettably, I completely get, but don't necessarily agree with. Whilst Boothe and Yussuf aren't the only players that warrant criticism I can seldom think of two players who have taken the piss out of fans with their half arsed, lazy performances more than these two. I can accept players not being good enough, but what I can't accept is players who show no effort whatsoever, and stink the place out with a misplaced arrogant attitude that these two players seemingly possess. Shushing fans when you score a lucky deflected shot? Heading straight down the tunnel when seconds after you miss a sitter and refuse to acknowledge traveling support? Sending sarcastic Tweets when you score a rare goal which happens to be a tap in? Laughing at fans when they shout criticism? Treating the club like a cash cow? Behave yourselves and show some respect. It's harsh to single out individual players, I am aware, but it really is the massive elephant in the room. It's a first in my time being a Yeltz fan that I've witnessed individual players so unanimously criticised and disliked by pretty much the whole fan base. Despite the nonsense posted above, I actually think, as a general fan base, we're a patient lot, so that says an awful lot to me.
There's a lot of work for Penn to do and I believe he has the quality to take us forward, but the first thing he must do is show Boothe and Yussuf the door. Amongst others. Penn is entitled to make mistakes, he's human. His Summer signings simply haven't been good enough. It's time to admit he has got it wrong and look to move a number of players on, who have shown over a number of games they're not good enough, and frustratingly, don't care or work for the team, and sign players who want to be here.
In fact it's easier to list the players who are worthy of staying.
Platt
Wynter
Hickman
Donnelly
Mini Mac
What a sad state of affairs.
The way we're playing AND the collective attitude, or lack of, of this team can not carry on. Big changes in playing personnel are needed, but is it achievable - in terms of the right players, of the right quality and price, being available?
how wrong was I? Saturday was just woeful, really woeful. Roll on Saturday..........
