Not going to criticize the players (or even the manager) today. Even putting the week's off the pitch events aside, I actually thought we played reasonably well. We were just beaten by an absolutely excellent team. They're the best team in the Championship by a mile from what I've seen. It's no fluke they're where they are... In fact I'd say it's probably more of a fluke that they're not in the top two, because everything they do, they do brilliantly.
It's the worst opposition we could've had today in the circumstances. A win would've been massive, but it's no reflection on the players or manager that we were beaten, so they need to forget today and focus on Wednesday.
On a separate note, kudos to every fan who put in whatever they could for the crowdfunding. Doesn't matter how much or how little it is, because we all have different budgets; any fan putting their hands in their own pockets to save the club is fantastic. It highlights even more what a fantastic spirit there is around the whole Latics family.
I still believe we can kick on and come out stronger in the long run. Let's stay positive.