Fans will be asking, do these guys really care?

WEST BROMWICH ALBION are seven points from safety at the bottom of the Premier League. They should be giving the impression that they are fighting for their lives. Their predicament in the league accentuates the stupidity of all this — and that’s what it is, utter stupidity. The players have left themselves open to attack from supporters, who, after spending hard-earned money to watch their team, can justifiably ask: ‘Do these players really care?’ You also have to question whether players need this sort of break in the middle of the season. Alan Pardew was trying to do the right thing and I suppose the theory was that a relaxing break could improve team spirit, but it has completely backfired. It was

awfully bad judgment from the players and showed a lack of respect for the manager. He will be furious, especially given he allowed them a night out and they broke a curfew. The last thing you expect your players to do is break that trust. I am sure...