Interesting you mention Phillips, i watched one game where he opted to go backwards 3 times rather than pass to Taylor What you are describing is a group of players who don't qualify for the title "team"

A mile off it all over the pitch, the players look lost, and confidence at an all time low for this squad. The January window looks to have been a disaster, with only Devenney showing any signs of being a footballer. Why we signed Campbell is totally bewildering as he is now sitting on the naughty step alongside Donnelly, Sobawale, Dijksteel, (I am aware he is now out for the season) Tanser etc etc. We added two forwards who on there brief outings so far look as if they are fitting in just fine with all the other dross we have up top. Our manager bleats on about budgets and having a small squad, but he is certainly not helping matters with his signings. And why we keep trying CM at right wing back is a recipe for disaster. Though he looks so low on confidence I wouldn't be playing him anywhere at the time being.  

That really isn’t a silver lining and don’t pretend it is. We should be hoping we can turn it round and pick up results and strengthen and improve for next season.  I get your position on this I.e a goal and we look done but relegation, less money and a Lowe standard isn’t a ‘silver lining’