Alan Sheehan on Birmingham City | Reaction

[exiledclaseboy]

We’re doing ok.

 

[Swans Jack]

In the poll a few weeks ago, well over 90% of people had us to finish somewhere between 3rd and 12th. Which on one hand is great, because there hasn't that much positivity amongst the fanbase for years.

On the other hand, I think some people have got a little bit giddy with it. I get it to an extent, because we haven't seen this much money spent on the squad in a long time, it is exciting. But we also have to be realistic. Firstly, because a lot of the spending simply filled gaps in the squad that should have been sorted a while ago. And secondly, we've not exactly bought players who are used to operating at the higher end of this division. A lot of them are punts on potential, like Inoussa and Widell. Only Burgess really has that kind of experience.

So for us to be where we are in the table right now, with the performances we've seen, feels about right to me. We're a much improved side, but very much still in development.

1000%. This is my take. I for one voted we would be in top 6, not because I think we are suddenly deserved to be promotional contenders, but because I am positive we are on track and bit optimistic. At same time, its tong and cheek, I know we are in development, and this is why I won't hit the panic button everytime we lose. Dare I say it, is it a generation thing? Do people expect everything now and no patience. If they had to be brought up with only 4 channels on TV and a good old phone box, maybe they would be different .. OK I'm being to random now. Joking aside, Sheehan is not even 12 months into his biggest and don't forget first role as a permanent manager. He will make mistakes like others. We will get there. But many are impatient.