I don't think the team is that bad, the manager is in charge on the field and he has finally gone.
I disagree. We have some bones of a team, but the squad is poorly compiled (position depth wise) and while Austin is a potential change, the majority is simply not good enough to challenge THIS season.
Wakeling for example - I like him, think he will improve with the right coaching and experience - however, he should not be your primary forward in a Top 3 challenge. He'd be doing far better this season if we were able to manage his exposure to first team football. Sadly, he is relied upon because we recruited poorly.
Jephcott - totally unsuitable for any formation we have tried and way of playing. He would have been perfect in Wellens' team, or Flitcrofts for different reasons.
Adeloye - a big miss (no pun intended)
Massey - who?
Hepburn-Murphy - injured, possible prospect with no track record, one cameo
That was the forward line we recruited - before we get to the midfield.
None of them fit together. All bar one are gambles and the one who isn't doesn't fit the way of playing.