Paul Wotton - Defensive Disaster?

Danknight98 · Sep 22, 2018

I can't be the only person wondering what Paul Wotton actually does on the training ground to defensively prepare the team for every weekend, or does he not have any input at all?

I know that the player haven't been performing either but there has to be some accountability from the coaching staff surely?
Can anyone enlighten me is Wotton actually does any defensive coaching with the players or if he plays much of a role at all?

Extremely concerning from our opening 9 games we've conceded 15 goals, with only one clean sheet. :sigh:

samjones · Sep 22, 2018

TBH I think we would be better if he actually played cus what we have is poo

Deacster · Sep 22, 2018

He was there last season, the difference is the personnel. Bradley, Vyner and Threlkeld are much missed.

Steve Evans · Sep 22, 2018

the thought of derek leaving and handing the club to wotton and nancekiville fills me with fear.

hoovermelon · Sep 22, 2018

Steve Evans":2ghccd7k said:
the thought of derek leaving and handing the club to wotton and nancekiville fills me with fear.

Yeh we might have won one in 15 with those plums in charge

Thank god for Adams

area51 · Sep 22, 2018

I agree with Steve Evans, it worries me this may be the cheapest option - green blood etc etc
:doh:

r4h4al · Sep 22, 2018

I saw him doing the pre game drill and I was actually quite impressed I think he's a great coach, and remember everybody wanted him back as a coach in the first place because he is a legend.

I think the defending is more down to Adams. He is the manager he has to take responsibility for it.

JannerinCardiff · Sep 22, 2018

I wonder how much losing Brewster has effected us.

Steve Evans · Sep 22, 2018

r4h4al":1kyib238 said:
I saw him doing the pre game drill and I was actually quite impressed I think he's a great coach, and remember everybody wanted him back as a coach in the first place because he is a legend.

I think the defending is more down to Adams. He is the manager he has to take responsibility for it.

did we do the ring a ring a roses with the royal marine at the start of the second half please?i see no merit in that at all!

area51 · Sep 22, 2018

Paul Mariner was a legend look what happened to him.

Pep could coach this team and we still lose, they are not fit to wear the shirt, like it or lump it they are Derek's men, relegated by Xmas, and please not Wotton to take over, another disaster waiting to happen.

xmastree · Sep 22, 2018

r4h4al":2lx8t2wt said:
I saw him doing the pre game drill and I was actually quite impressed I think he's a great coach, and remember everybody wanted him back as a coach in the first place because he is a legend.

Not the case. I certainly didn't want him back "because he is a legend". I am happy to have him if he's a decent defensive coach, but his playing record here should be of no consequence. Incidentally why do you think he's "a great coach"?

When Adams goes, whether that be on Monday or in 2025, there will be a group of fans demanding that Wotton should replace him. The arguments will be "He's a Legend", "He bleeds green", "He knows the club", "It's his turn" etc. If he's genuinely the best available candidate he should get the job, otherwise he shouldn't. Cut out the sentimental BS.

Shankster · Sep 22, 2018

When Adams goes he needs to take his entourage with him

New man, or woman should bring their own staff

briangreen · Sep 22, 2018

Adams himself (if I remember rightly) was a defender, so he must be having some input.

briangreen · Sep 22, 2018

briangreen":3mnqljj0 said:
Adams himself (if I remember rightly) was a defender, so he must be having some input.

Nope, midfielder... apologies

HC Green · Sep 22, 2018

briangreen":3ldywtq4 said:
briangreen":3ldywtq4 said:

Adams himself (if I remember rightly) was a defender, so he must be having some input.

Click to expand...

Nope, midfielder... apologies

Adams scored 67 goals in 318 appearances.