We often ask for supporters to get behind the team and frankly our present position means we need that help more than ever.

I feel very sorry for Nigel Pearson.

The team was not in the best position when he arrived but his bad luck with injuries etc has been untrue.

I managed more than 1,000 games but can never ever remember having three goalkeepers injured at the same time.

In addition he has lost players such as the inspirational Andrew Davies and you could well have done without a couple of others misbehaving away from the club.

Also, it does not help that others are rocking the boat at present.

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