After such a poor week of results, it is only natural to assume that the lack of permanent manager or concrete plan might be hindering Cardiff City.
Supporters have bemoaned the lack of communication from the club's top brass over the manager situation, while pundits such as Danny Gabbidon have hit out at the perceived lack of direction permeating through the squad and into their performances in recent weeks.
Interim manager Mark Hudson himself admitted he had endured fewer tougher weeks in his 20-year football career than the one preceding Saturday's game with Rotherham United. Three defeats, two red cards and losing convincingly to your bitter rivals, Swansea City, is tough to take.