Matt Tootle says it has been impossible to pinpoint why Notts County have suffered such a catastrophic season, but admitted a lack of cohesion has been a problem.
The Magpies are currently scrapping to save their Football League status with seven games remaining, and are just three points off safety.
This season has been completely at odds with what the bookies predicted in the summer when Notts’ transfer dealings saw them tipped to be title contenders.
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Instead, they are now fighting to avoid non-league football in a season which has seen Kevin Nolan and Harry Kewell sacked as managers, while the club has also been put up for sale.
But as one of the longest-serving players at the club, fans' favourite Tootle says it is very difficult to identify the main cause of their downfall.
“It’s almost impossible to put your finger on,” he said.
“We’ve not had any cohesion from the word go and a lot of changes were made.
“It’s been difficult with the circumstances and I can’t nail down what the problem has been.
“Even before the new lads came in, we’ve got some great talent in there and it’s just snowballed into a lack of confidence and belief.
“I can’t pinpoint what has exactly gone wrong and if I could, I would be the manager wouldn’t I?”
