I wanted to wait 'till after the first two games of the league before doing any forecasting but I can't help feeling that barring injuries then AlexJones has got it just about right as far as the league placings are concerned
It was the injury factor that forced the square peg syndrome in the Hughes era, he was forced into rush signings and could not afford to keep the players he wanted to ;keep nor did he have the money to buy the players he really wanted to fit his style of play, which was still in the development stage when he left. I am convinced that had he stayed and had the resources he would have moved into a more attacking mode as time progressed. Unfortunately he did not have the nounce to find the players that Richie has brought in and that started his downfall. He was 'brought up' with the old firm mentality of buy and spend regardless of financial position, that would, in his mind, balance out through time. What he did bring to the team was accuracy in passing the ball and movement. When the Team was on song and he had the players it was brilliant to watch, when the injuries struck the play and positioning was flawed and the negative football started. By the way his handling of the 'Tanseygate' episode was first class.
Now we have Richie whom is already impressing us, I just hope that if difficult times come along there will not be a nasty turn around by the usual suspects and get on his back.
come on ICTFC