A
corner has finally been turned, on the pitch at least. On Tuesday night
we had the best of the draw with Middlesbrough, who are no bad side, while
Friday finally saw us win for the first time. On what was an emotional
occasion, the team kept their heads and played with fire and passion, getting
the all-important goal shortly after a number of fans had left the ground in
protest at the owners’ perceived lack of investment and support for the
manager. The aim of bringing the club’s mismanagement to a national
audience was achieved. Meanwhile, on the pitch, it was our players
winning their individual battles, with Miller a colossus upfront while the
defence kept the numerous Cardiff dangermen quiet. If the team can continue to
raise their game to that standard then I believe we will escape the current relegation
battle and maintain our Championship status.
The
Chairman needs to take a hard look at his current modus operando and realise
that the constant instability is simply not helping anything. He needs to
back his manager with around four quality players to add to the current squad,
and begin work as soon as feasibly possible on the long promised training
facilities, something that most fans would see as being a crucial aspect of the
Premier League legacy.
The
current inaction merely exacerbates the already inflamed situation and will
lead to further, more extreme protests. At least we go into the break on the
back of a deserved victory. Onwards and upwards.
STARMEN:
Joan Oriol (Middlesbrough); Ishmael Miller (Cardiff)
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