Mixed messages

From this:

“As for Gerrard’s future, his job is safe. We’re just three games into the season. It’s all too early for any of that nonsense.

“It’d be totally unfair to suggest ‘manager has lost dressing room’.

“I don’t believe that’s the case at all. Gerrard will be given plenty of time; he’s got the full support of Purslow.”

Ashley Preece, Birmingham Live, 23 Aug 2022

To this:

“Feels like a big week vs Bolton and West Ham. Could really do with back-to-back wins vs Bolton and West Ham.

“Two wins for me.”

Ashley Preece, Birmingham Live, 23 Aug 2022

To this:

“Something does feel a bit off, he hasn’t lost the dressing room, but on Saturday failed to get a response out of his players on the pitch.

“Players didn’t execute what SG told them to do at the weekend vs Palace.”

Ashley Preece, Birmingham Live, 23 Aug 2022

To this:

“Need to beat Bolton and put in a strong performance against West Ham.

“Transfer window has been a bit odd off the back of Sarr stuff… Traore/Guilbert etc all frozen out.. Sanson told he can leave… Archer being given mixed messages…

“Just all a little murky to say the least.”

Ashley Preece, Birmingham Live, 23 Aug 2022