Could Andy Reid be the answer?

The title is a bit obvious - I think we all know that we would not be in this position if Reid was fit. However, might there be an opportunity to make use of his talents in the next 8 weeks or so before we expect him to return to the team?

I can't remember where I read it but someone commented recently that Pearce has an inflexible tactical approach as demonstrated with the under 21's.

Some sense in this as it appears other teams have worked us out and Pearce is unable to change his appoach. He is clearly not a great tactician so is this not the time that his staff should be earning their corn and assisting him?

I don't know a lot about Steve Wigley and Brian Eastwick beyond their coaching credentials but does SP have anyone he can call upon to assist him tactically?

He could do worse than bring Andy Reid into the tactical set-up. Reid is an intelligent player with a good footballing brain who may well have something to offer on the tactical front.

We know he wants to move into the coaching area as his playing career draws to a close so why not accelerate this?

I don't see Stuart Pearce as an arrogant man and I would hope he would be prepared to listen to advice from any quarter in order to turn the current slump around.

Make no mistake - if we lose to Brentford and Norwich he will be under enormous pressure. The fans will never turn on him but I would trust him to know when to walk and that could be as soon as next Sunday.

I really hope not. A period of stability would be good for Forest but if current form continues we could find ourselves drawn into the relegation scrap.