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Statistics don't work in his favour. Since taking over from Neale Cooper in November 2005, Jepson has been in charge of 84 competitive matches, 39 of which have ended in defeat. Possibly more damning are the 138 goals conceded, 44 of which have been in the last 20 minutes and for many supporters, this represents the problem with Jepson's team - defensive troubles.
So often Gillingham have got themselves into a winning position and at the critical moment thrown it away. Many sympathised with Jepson - financial constraints meant he couldn't shape the squad the way he wanted and therefore create a water-tight defence and a team to challenge for promotion. Many has-beens were kept to make up the numbers - replacing them would have been costly and Jepson was, in that sense, forced to have players he didn't want.
But this summer was the watershed and a chance for Jepson to create his squad. Paul Scally even stumped up £200,000 for defender Simon King, a sign that money wasn't a problem in regards of bringing in players. But having signed many players in different areas, Jepson is now bemoaning the fact the club hasn't got competition for places.
After hearing this, two thoughts came to mind. Firstly, why should a group of professional footballers need competition to perform to the best of their ability? A bigger squad is certainly healthier and stubs out complacency, but if a team is performing well, competition for places shouldn't be needed. Secondly, why didn't Jepson sign the squad he needed before the season started? He cannot blame a lack of time or money woes for this lack of activity, so why is it that three days before the end of the transfer window he suddenly states that what he has isn't enough?
This is the same man that guided Gillingham to a six game winning streak just two seasons ago. There is no doubt that Tommy Black was crucial to this purple patch, but Jepson was also important to the team's success. He can manage, he can be tactically aware but we haven't seen it since.
The decision to give Ian Cox another one-year deal was his first pre-season error. In his prime, Cox was an exceptional defender - many who witnessed Gillingham's rise through the leagues will remember the former Bournemouth and Burnley defender dominating the likes of Carl Asaba and Iffy Onoura. But that was seven years ago and the harsh reality is that he's not the same now.
Friends of Nicky Southall say that he is becoming frustrated at Jepson's insistence that he plays in defence. On Soccer AM's recent crossbar challenge, Southall introduced himself as a midfielder and for those that have seen him play for Nottingham Forest, Bolton, Norwich and Gillingham before know that he works best on the right of midfield. Jepson is the only one to see it differently and the team are weaker because of it.
Southall is a fine crosser, a tactic usually seen with a team who look to pass the ball around. By all accounts, Jepson has persisted with the long-ball tactic that often misses out the midfield and puts the target-man under pressure to find another team-mate when the ball is played to him. This method didn't work last season and it hasn't worked this season either - Jepson's inability to try something else have left many questioning his abilities. Tony Pulis was a great believer in the long-ball, but he built a tight defence and brought in real target men. Jepson's use of Southall in right-back and Dean McDonald as a target man last season are a far from Pulis' team. It's no wonder one succeeded and the other hasn't.
Finally, one point raised on the Gills Connect message board was Jepson's persistent barking at his players. Those who travelled to the Withdean Stadium last August will have seen a glimpse of Jepson's half-time and full-time dressing room rant - even for those that didn't, a look at the dug-out during games will show Jepson shouting and ranting at the players. It's not out of the question to suggest that Jepson cannot motivate the players - shouting isn't necessarily the way to motivate and many of the world's top managers control their emotions yet motivate their players. The squad are certainly capable of playing better than they have thus far - has Jepson lost the dressing room? Stan Ternant's arrival in December 2004 certainly heralded an improvement - would another change improve the attitude and performance of the players?
The above remains to be seen. Jepson looks set to take charge on Saturday, but the dwindling support are losing faith and trust in the manager. British servicemen are performing miracles under pressure, Jepson sadly isn't.