The events of 90 minutes isn't going to decide anything on Sheehan. If we win 5-0, it doesn't prove myself and others backing him 'right' and vice versa if the result was reversed.
I agree JS . I am one of those in the not convinced Sheehan is the right man I didnt believe he shiuld have been appointed despite his remarkable job at the end if last season.
My opinion which varies to many Im sure has not come fr
om the results so far this season but from Sheehans approach to the pre season friendlies and his decision making re subs ,tactics and game management.
He claims he studies the opposition and picks the side and approach to counter them.
Look at the Watford game we all know Warford are a big physical side yet Sheehan started with Cullen up top ( arguement is he had the shirt) and Yalcouye in midfield. It was obvious during the first half we needed more physicallity with Yalcouye struggling in his first Championship game against a big physical Watford. It was calling out for changes half time but Sheehan waited before bringing on Stamenic to sort the midfield and longer to bring on Vip to replace Cullen who was outmuscled all game when we did we looked different gravy.
The Hull game has been much disscussed again timing of subs and then tactics caught us out...shift in shape to 4-4-2 Gaulbraith to full back Key into modfield and wingers dropped back into midfield and defwnding the lead..
At Burmingham we sat back to "win" the draw...yes a goal dissallowed but i suspect once we had gome ahead we woukd have set iut to defend the lead sometimes you have to go for it especially in this very competetive lead.
We always seem to start brightly have a good ooening 25 mins until the oppositin coaches tweak their side to nullify our threats whilst we continue to play as we started apart from wingers swopping sides for periods.
I like Sheehan as a person its not all about him in his interviews he doesnt throw the players under the bus....he has his favourites which will not help squad harmony and I want him to do well but Im not sure he has the attributes to be a no 1 ......
Its my opinion and I ve tried to explain why.
Yes we are in transition yet so are Middlesboro they have a new manager who was useless in his last job as well as new players all intergrating yet where do they stand in the league....yes still early days..but tonight will be Sheehans 26th league game in charge.
Hopefully he will start learning ...