Just some thoughts...

Im a regular reader of this forum, but a less regular poster. Reading through some of the posts, I cant believe the negativity of some people. I fully understand that some people, might be trolls purely looking for a reaction, but I just wanted to add some positivity and maybe give Grayson a little bit of a positive response.

Firslty, looking at the team he's built. I was among the peopl sorry to see Schmeichel leave, but he's managed to bring a great 1st choice in Lonergan, and a decent replacement in Rachubka. I know he's been a bit dodgy in the last 2 games, but he had a very accomplished pre-season, and I am faily comfortable with him filling in for a few weeks.

In defence, we are still letting in goals. But we are fairly solid everywhere else, and at the moment we are still winning games. The important thing here for me is Grayson is actively trying to fix it. It was clear Kiss and AOB were't up for it. He has taken a big gamble in starting young Tom in defence, and for all the abuse O'Dea has gotten, he seems to be doing ok. White has been a revelation. With Pugh brought in aswell, the left side seems to add more balance to the team, and the 2 seem to be striking up a decnet partnership.

The midfield I think is fine. He brougt in Brown, and I thought he was the type of player we needed. I was happy with it. But that backfired, as many signings do. How did Simon react. He's brought in a finland international who is still under 30. Not to bad for a Championship side. I cant comment on Mika though, because he hasnt got in the side. Howson and Clayton are doing very well. Snods seems to be finding some form, and in Sam and Nunez we have genuine impact from the bench if needed.

The forwards are doing great. I agree Simon may have stuck with Paynter for too long. But he is now nowhere near the team. We have to players up front, who are keeping last season top scorer out of the team. We also have a proven international striker on the bench aswell.

I must admit, as a student living in Holland, I dont see as much of the team as I'd like to. I must make do with match reports, and the odd tv game. So, in my views, I am no way unapproachable. In that I mean, if some of you fellow 606ers who regularly watch the team, disagree with anything ive said, id be more than happy to listen.

Overall though, I think Simon has created a good squad on limited funds, (a whole other discussion), that can genuinaly challenge for promotion, automatic or otherwise.

MOT