I think when he turned out at home on the first day of the new season with that team selection that said, business as usual, ignoring all but one new signing the writing was on the wall, or should have been. As stated in another thread, our esteemed owner couldn't give a flying fig about this club anymore, his focus is on recouping most if not all the money he has sunk into this club. SD is fast losing the fanbase, I believe he has already lost the dressing room, those players can and have shown a willingness in the past to find a way to win, in both those matches, for whatever reason, they seem stuck in first gear. I hear what SD says pre and post-match, He works with and watches those players during the week in training, and he has a game plan (whether it appears to be plan 'A' or bust or not). When that whistle blows though something else happens, and it is not pretty, and could land us in trouble eventually. Once more, my friends we find ourselves facing Donny in the Mickey Mouse Cup, hoping against all odds that the lads in Royal Blue can find a way to kick-start their season ahead of Bournemouth, it all feels very familiar. Those who steer this club would not look out of place sitting in the Headquarters of the White Star Line circa Wednesday 12th April 1912, let's just hope we are still afloat before Wednesday 12 April 2025!