Post by Sir Trevor on Dec 20, 2023 14:53:42 GMT
Who do Bristol Rovers face in Matt Taylor's 1st 11 matches?
Matt Taylor was appointed B.R.F.C. Manager on December 1st 2023.
His first eleven matches involve 4 Home and 7 Away games. A tough beginning on paper.
The opposition in this busy festive period are:
* Crawley Town * AWAY
* Cheltenham Town * HOME
* Crewe Alexandra * AWAY
* Bolton Wanderers * AWAY
* Blackpool * AWAY
* Portsmouth * HOME
* Charlton Athletic * HOME
* Wycombe Wanderers * AWAY
* Norwich City * AWAY
* Barnsley * AWAY
* Blackpool * HOME
Will it be fair to make a judgement on his managerial suitability after this spell?
Usually 10 or 11 games is considered a reasonable time after which to make a considered opinion.
Given the Home/Away imbalance, the hectic fixture schedule and the quality of opposition it may be premature to be decisive in viewpoint on this occasion.
The start for Matt Taylor has been encouraging to date but many a potential pitfall lies ahead.
JUST FOR COMPARISON
The data below refers to the last two managers to achieve promotion with The Gas.
Darrell Clarke * Appointed 28th March 2014 * First 11 Fixtures record.
WIN * 1. DRAW * 2. LOSS * 8.
Joseph Barton * Appointed 22nd February 2021 * First 11 Fixtures record.
WIN * 2. DRAW * 1. LOSS * 8.
Will 4 Wins, 4 Draws and 3 Defeats in this opening spell of matches be achievable?
What does the Eternal Optimist believe is realistic?
