It’s great to have a season ending with such anticipation.
The Bulls’ have just four games to play, and have a terrific chance of ending the campaign in the National League North play-off’s. So, in many respects our next four games could be seen as an examination of Paul Caddis’s credentials.
The credibility of his livelihood and his future are at stake. What he does now in training and team selection can make such a difference to not just the football club but also his family, and his ambitions. Not forgetting his staff and his players too. There’s much at stake.
Promotion is a mighty, mighty big ask, but a top seven finish and a glorious go in the play-offs feels tantalisingly close. As it does for others too. Getting over that line is a major cv booster for our manager. Particularly when added to the careful narrative about his turning a drifting juggernaut around from scratch.
What more can he do to keep Hereford in the top seven by seasons end?
Why do Oxford concede so many goals?
How to break down Leamington the notorious spoilers.
Is there a way to frustrate Kidderminster?
How can he make best use of the precious training time. Should he attack the full time clubs or sit back?
A lot of questions which need speedy resolution. Knowledge is vital. I anticipate many hours watching match videos and chatting to his analyst to find that edge, find a new weakness to exploit. Perhaps talk to old mates with knowledge to share. Hopefully insight which doesn’t contradict what he thinks he knows. All other issues will have to wait. Sleepless nights may lie ahead.
The imponderables must drive him mad. Freak injuries. Illness. A daytime work accident. A train delay. Caddis has no control here, and yet the loss of a key player can wreck the play-off’s and “the promotion dream”.
He must focus on what he can control. We wish him well for this month, as his success is also our success.
Simon Wright
