This time it was a visit to Burnley and yet another defeat at Turf Moor. This time it was a thrashing, although some may argue that the actual score line was harsh. That said, and own goal, two penalties given away and a deflected goal simply is no excuse for yet again failing to do the business in a six pointer
Before the rot set in our defence resembled a wall, it now looks like a wet paper bag!
Fans will argue that we played well in the first half and were indeed the better side. This is no use or any comfort though. You have to be on your game and take chances when you get them.
Our boss still doesn't appear to know what our best options are in midfield. Anyone who picks Bradley Johnson judging by his recent form wouldn't start him. Personally he would do well to get on the bench if I was selecting the team.
Nick Blackman is doing his best at the moment to prove the sneering Reading fans right that we were mugged paying such a hefty fee for him. At the moment he is making Connor Sammon looking a bargain.
Chris Martins drought is lasting longer than one in the Sahara Desert too!
The team currently look like a mid table outfit. Another long unbeaten run is now essential and our manager or Head Coach as he is called is going to have his work cut out.
On Friday we hosted an out of form Manchester United in the FA Cup. An ideal opportunity for one of the two clubs contesting the tie to get their scoring boots back on. It was Manchester United who showed up and clinched a fifth round tie at Shewsbury.
No shame or disgrace in losing to them, but the wide difference in class was there for all to see.
Tomorrow night we meet Preston. It was against them that we started our last unbeaten run. It's now imperative that we start another one. Automatic promotion is now looking a long shot and just a couple more defeats could see us slip sliding away down the table.
Surely the capitulation isn't going to come even earlier this season.
It's going to be a nervous and interesting few weeks. If we get back to winning ways, the bad run will be forgiven, however just a few more defeats and the pressure will surely mount on Paul Clement.
Mel Morris has opened his wallet and surely won't be impressed by the players purchased so far. It's time for them to deliver and get the team moving forward once again.
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