Exeter City manager Matt Taylor has acknowledged growing fan frustration but stressed that results must improve on the pitch. The Grecians have won just one of their eight League Two games this season, leaving them 20th in the table with nine points from nine matches.
Their struggles for goals are stark, with only four scored in the league and none since the start of September. Yet a strong home defensive record offers a platform for hope ahead of Saturday's visit from Rotherham United. Exeter are unbeaten in five at St James Park, conceding just once, which has given them the second-best defensive record in the division.
Manager's perspective
Taylor said he accepts the current mood among supporters. "I totally understand. I accept that, you know, fans are fans," the manager stated. He pointed to the effort of his squad but was clear about the solution. "But let's be honest, we can only change it by winning games of football."
The manager described his players as an honest group whose desperation to succeed can sometimes be a hindrance. His immediate focus is purely on securing a victory this weekend to build on their recent 2-2 draw with Oxford United.
Context and challenge
Exeter's form across all competitions shows just three wins in the last 31 outings, a run that includes a 15-game winless streak away from home. Financial constraints at the fan-owned club add to the pressure, but Taylor believes the foundation for a turnaround exists at home. The club's current league position and recent form of one win, three draws and one loss from the last five shows the need for greater consistency.
Improving attacking principles to create more chances is a key focus for Taylor and his staff. The next test after Rotherham is a trip to face 14th-placed Shrewsbury Town on 10 October. Check the latest standings to see how the table shapes up around the Grecians.
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