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RichMariner
January 25, 2021, 12:34pm
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Too many of our players can be criticised for not running or working hard enough. It's one of the reasons we're in the mire because, on paper at least, I'd argue we have enough quality to stay up.

But games aren't won on paper and I think Holloway created a culture where players were given a bit too much freedom, not enough coaching and direction. A bit like Newell letting the lads drink. 'I'm just a chilled-out entertainer' David Brent style boss. Everyone's mate, but also no one's mate.

There was talk about that 'run' Holloway made the players do, and certain levels of fitness he expected, but just about any professional who has ever missed a pre-season through injury will tell you that if you miss pre-season, you're forever playing catch-up.

There is no doubt in my mind that not playing pre-season games is the single biggest reason why we're not able to run ourselves into the ground.

Hurst's comment about us walking off the pitch looking fresh is possible misconstrued because I don't think these players are capable of anything more than a leisurely amble based on the fact that they don't have core fitness from pre-season.


"Don't shine that light in my face, mate - I've just lost a pint of blood."
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A lot of good that did him. Sacked.
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