There’s a sour feeling that has been hanging about for a while now. Good intentions have been mixed with poor decisions, and the net result is a squad that looks cobbled together rather than carefully rebuilt. Missed chances like Shankland and Ferguson sting because you can clearly imagine them improving the side. But it’s no use dwelling on what might have been — the reality is we need change.
Why the rebuild feels unfinished
We lost track of the process at some point. Rebuilding isn’t a box you tick and move on; it’s a clear-eyed plan and a steady hand. Instead, it’s felt ad hoc: signings made and roles unclear. That creates instability on the pitch. Players aren’t always used in their best positions and the team lacks a coherent shape at times. To be fair, some transfers were made with the right intentions, but good faith alone doesn’t win matches.
Manager decisions and the agony of substitutions
Recent displays have left plenty of supporters scratching their heads, particularly when it comes to substitutions and selection. Aasgaard and Gassama’s outings still niggle fans, not because of single moments but because they highlighted recurring issues — wrong players, wrong times. You can be critical without being cruel; the point is simple: pick the players best suited to the game plan and back the structure you want to see on the pitch.
What needs to happen next summer
We need clarity. Defence, midfield and attack all need assessing properly. Some souls in the squad shouldn’t be automatic choices next season. Danny has a big job reshaping the group and he’ll need support from the top to do it. This isn’t about sweeping the lot away for the sake of it, but about building a balanced team that can press, transition and defend as a unit.
Hope is still there. Fans want to see coherent planning, smarter recruitment and sharper in-game management. If those things are fixed, we won’t have to look back on missed opportunities so often. For now, admit the mistakes, learn from them and get on with the rebuild.
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