It is hard to carry Sutcliffe, Sheridan and Dawson in the same backline, add into this Ibbo whose disposal is ordinary a lot of the time.
Admittedly defenders by the nature of the position are under more pressure and the consequences more identifiable when they turn the ball over.
Our forwards missing their opportunities influence equally when they miss a shot on goal, and that target is larger.
It will be interesting to see the make up of the back line next year with Johson and Pearce back from injury and Collins showing promise.
Lyon seemed to be willing to play three talls when he had McPharlin, Johnson and Dawson.