I am struggling to think of many seasons which have begun as wretchedly as this one.
I looked at the balance of the side as newcomers arrived and there were also unexpected contracts for players who should have departed.
Any sort of proper balance was demonstrably absent in the new squad.
(Should the board have been in such a hurry to dish out a relatively lengthy contract to AB?)
I must say that this was the most concerning close season I can remember.
What is more, with this group – not even the mighty Cal could have changed the direction of this sinking ship.
Okay. I am not always the most cheerful chappie but I do have bells of doom ringing threateningly in my ears.
Wish I hadn’t had a bout of minor optimism assail me after Solihull.