My memories of the Laws days were that there were some very good days and some bad days. We had promotions in 99 and 05, which he takes credit for, and the disasters of 99-00 and 03-04. Laws takes the blame for them too. I remember 03-04, when we had Barwick and Kilford in midfield, while Kell and Calvo-Garcia were on the bench and we nearly went down. Still, he got his act together for the next season with some pivotal signings that set us up for our recent halcyon days, with Musselwhite, Crosby, Baraclough and Keogh.
The less said about his last stint the better.
Readily admit I’m looking through rose tinted glasses, but even when we were crap that era of football still at least seemed entertaining.
I don’t know if it’s age that diminishes the enjoyment or that the football in general has moved in a different direction where possession/shape/stats are king.
I think that was true for most football clubs. Managers today do emphasise possession to nullify the other team, but it reduces chances on goal.
As for envy of the small clubs in the late 90s/early 00s. I would say that would be Crewe.
