Anyone else think Jakirović has completely turned this around?

EastStandLad

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Six months ago half the fanbase wanted him gone. Now we're sitting in the playoff places and playing some of the best football I've seen at the MKM in years. What's changed?
For me it's the pressing. We actually look like we have a plan now instead of just hoofing it forward and hoping for the best. The way we played against Sheffield United was class. Everyone knew their role, the movement off the ball was sharp, and we looked like a proper team for the first time in ages.
Gelhardt has been unreal since January. Vipotnik is scoring for fun. Even the defence looks solid which is something I never thought I'd say this season after that Watford disaster.
I think the January window saved him honestly. The squad was thin and he needed reinforcements. Now we've got actual depth and competition for places. Players know they can't just coast because someone's ready to take their shirt.
We've got a genuine shot at the playoffs here. Maybe even automatics if results go our way. Am I getting carried away or is this actually happen
ing?
 
I'll be honest I was one of the ones calling for him to go after that run in October. Five games without a win and we looked clueless. But credit where it's due he's turned it around massively. The shape looks right now, the players look confident, and we're grinding out results when we need to. Still think we need to be careful about getting too excited. We've been here before. Remember under Bruce when we were flying at Christmas and then completely fell apart in February? Let's just take it game by game
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