Doom and Gloom

Lots of doom and gloom on here which some of it might be expected but not to this extent .We have not gone from world beaters to a scrap side in a few weeks.

Let's get behind the lads who might be recovering from injuries or illness we just don't know the full story.

Saying we should throw money at it to solve the problem is not the answer Hurst is in full charge of the budget and knows he can sign anyone he thinks might fit into the team, if more money is needed them he has been told they could find some for him.

So let's not forget we are still third from top and encourage the lads instead of calling them none of them play poorly or make mistakes on purpose.

Here's to a good win on Friday to put us back on track.

Quoted from grimsby pete

Lots of doom and gloom on here which some of it might be expected but not to this extent .We have not gone from world beaters to a scrap side in a few weeks.

Let's get behind the lads who might be recovering from injuries or illness we just don't know the full story.

Saying we should throw money at it to solve the problem is not the answer Hurst is in full charge of the budget and knows he can sign anyone he thinks might fit into the team, if more money is needed them he has been told they could find some for him.

So let's not forget we are still third from top and encourage the lads instead of calling them none of them play poorly or make mistakes on purpose.

Here's to a good win on Friday to put us back on track.

A good summary Pete. Like you I'm fed of the doom and gloom when we have had a good start as we have. The entire club was down and nearly out but like the proverbial phoenix, we are rising from a great depression.

We have a fair way to go and the road is long and winding, with ups and downs (as the last 3 league games). As Pete says now is the time to get behind the team and boost them up; not pull them down.

Quoted from grimsby pete

Lots of doom and gloom on here which some of it might be expected but not to this extent .We have not gone from world beaters to a scrap side in a few weeks.

Let's get behind the lads who might be recovering from injuries or illness we just don't know the full story.

Saying we should throw money at it to solve the problem is not the answer Hurst is in full charge of the budget and knows he can sign anyone he thinks might fit into the team, if more money is needed them he has been told they could find some for him.

So let's not forget we are still third from top and encourage the lads instead of calling them none of them play poorly or make mistakes on purpose.

Here's to a good win on Friday to put us back on track.

That's the problem we are kept in the dark over why certain players are not even on the bench .
I really think we should be kept in the loop more because this is why rumours and untruths start .

I think the problem is Pete that we probably weren't 'world beaters' at all, we just wanted to believe we were

The games against the top sides will determine if we were right or not

Grimsby Town have no God given right to walk this league, and have probably spent less, handed out more from player transfers this year to one man, while setting up a top 5 team.

Yes, we went top, and suddenly we are deemed world beaters, even with injuries then starting to pile up.

The system works with McAtee harassing back lines but we have no current similar type of player to do that job.

Souza is now being man marked and fouled on a regular timescale,  and the Shop and Taylor both look woefully isolated up top.

Waterfall is now blocked at every corner or free kick so that's been sussed as well.

Hurst will have to ensure that his defence becomes solid again, then get his players' confidence back again on the attack side.

Being shot shy does not help either - no one cares if an honest shot is saved but trying extra passes, then losing possession can be frustrating.

At some point, he will have to be brave enough to include Grant and Scannell, who both have what is needed on past history, but not yet this season.

So, Southend, will we be another charity case on Friday, or is it Day 1 of recover pride.??

My question - Could Harry Clifton do a McAtee role until he is fit again? He certainly has the running side to him.

This is where Hurst will earn his pay to turn the team fortunes around.

Quoted from Ipswin

I think the problem is Pete that we probably weren't 'world beaters' at all, we just wanted to believe we were

The games against the top sides will determine if we were right or not

Currently we are also a top side!!

Quoted from grimsby pete

Lots of doom and gloom on here which some of it might be expected but not to this extent .We have not gone from world beaters to a scrap side in a few weeks.

Let's get behind the lads who might be recovering from injuries or illness we just don't know the full story.

Saying we should throw money at it to solve the problem is not the answer Hurst is in full charge of the budget and knows he can sign anyone he thinks might fit into the team, if more money is needed them he has been told they could find some for him.

So let's not forget we are still third from top and encourage the lads instead of calling them none of them play poorly or make mistakes on purpose.

Here's to a good win on Friday to put us back on track.

I agree to a point Pete. However, we’ve lost four on the bounce having struggled to cope without one, maybe two players because our alternatives are either too different or not good enough. That’s had a major impact on how the rest of the team are playing and will, for sure, have an impact on confidence and possibly how the crowd responds to the team.

What’s galling is that the gap in the squad was obvious to all and sundry.

Quoted from MuddyWaters

I agree to a point Pete. However, we’ve lost four on the bounce having struggled to cope without one, maybe two players because our alternatives are either too different or not good enough. That’s had a major impact on how the rest of the team are playing and will, for sure, have an impact on confidence and possibly how the crowd responds to the team.

What’s galling is that the gap in the squad was obvious to all and sundry.

Was it obvious to all and sundry?

3 weeks ago, the majority on here were talking about the strength on the bench. I, for one, thought we had decent cover in most positions.

Criticism is fine but don't rewrite history.

Quoted from smokey111

Was it obvious to all and sundry?

3 weeks ago, the majority on here were talking about the strength on the bench. I, for one, thought we had decent cover in most positions.

Criticism is fine but don't rewrite history.

Why has every press conference for three months included the question regarding another striker then?

No doom and gloom from me . I made the decision not to let football results define my life along time ago .