Same Old!

After watching just two of United's friendlies, we missed the Stranraer trip as it clashed with our summer 'piss-up', or booze cruise as its better known, we have come to the collective conclusion that there seems to be little sign of any progress within our ranks. The admission prices on the other hand have been hiked by 12 % but the football has gone backwards as far as we can see. The fact that we beat Scottish first division side St. Johnston 2-0 did nothing to lighten our mood as only the two goals shone out of the mediocrity! Then last Saturday we completely capitulated against a fairly average Coventry City side. In our hearts we knew we were never going to count against them, but it was the 'couldn't care less attitude' of the players that was hard to swallow. Manager Tommy Wright stood and watched as Coventry tore us apart and never threatened to change his formation till it was too late and we at 'Sport got the impression that he was devoid of ideas. He has also 'dragged his heels' all summer long, making token attempts at signing the players we desperately need to bolster our quest for that elusive trophy. Even his two new strikers will not make an appearance it seems before late September and by that time our most realistic chance of ending the trophy famine with either the C.I.S. cup or the County Antrim Shield will probably have vanished for another season. We desperately need to 'hit the ground running' if we are to glean anything from this season, but at the moment we're doing little more than jogging. Maybe a big victory over Wakehurst tomorrow will give us some hope, but somehow we doubt it, but here's hoping anyway!