The downward spiral continues

Last updated : 28 February 2007 By The Chairman
Every game seems to be going from bad to worse as Athletic continue their slump and downward spiral. They have gone from top spot to 5th. place after losing four consecutive games, the last being last nights 1-0 reverse at home to bogey team Blackpool. Andy Morrell got the only goal of the game in the 67th. minute.

A very dejected John Sheridan must be scratching his head as to why his "best team in the division" have stopped performing. He commented, "We've got no cutting edge and some tired legs. I'll take responsibility for that. We need some fresh legs but believe me I've been trying. I'm happier with the performance than I was after the three previous games, and I thought we were the better side without creating too many chances. Again, though, I'm very disappointed with what was a sloppy goal, and when you concede first against a very well-organised team it's always difficult."

"We seem lethargic and look like we're not going to win games. I've not said a lot (in the dressing room) to be fair. I don't really feel like speaking as I might say one or two things I regret. I've got the lads in tomorrow so we'll sit down and have a bit of a chat."