My brain hurts.
On the Nelson firing: I don't disagree with it, it was an important game, and his excuses make zero sense (at least have the balls to admit it was a brutal game... Just didn't see the "fire" or "drive" with Nelson, way to by the book) I don't even think there is a word in the English dictionary to describe that crap on Saturday night.. I turned it off at half time. We need a culture change, and Bradley who is our leader didn't look even look a little interested in playing soccer and for a guy with his character that was concerning. Hopefully this addresses it. I've liked what I have heard from Vanney, seems like this can only motivate our team. Good job Bez... your school boy appearance bothers me but I have to agree with your decision.
On Defoe - We pretty much need him right now... he's important in our chances of making the playoffs. That being said, moving him at 11 million does in fact make sense. I'm not even talking about the fact he doesn't want to be here, it's more the fact he's injury prone. If Bez feels he HAS to move him... I won't be complaining. Selling Defoe at 11 million and spending it on a wad of south American talent is financially intelligent as far as I'm concerned. The talent in our own region is just as good, at a fraction of the cost.
All in all, I don't think we're doomed. This season can be saved... the next 2 weeks are crucial.