Fact of the matter is we are conceding goals regularly at an alarming rate. We have Elphick back now and he has January to sign some reinforcements as well.
The old "Bruce left him with a shite defence" won't hold water much longer . We have the same defence as last year now less Terry more or less, which was a reasonably solid defence.
Even Jokanovic who basically blew the championship away from November last year got sacked after 2 or 3 months in the prem as he couldn't organise his defence. Its obviously way too early too early to call for change.
I like Smith, if he doesn't disgrace himself this season he 100% deserves a fair crack at the whip next season with a few of his own signings
Its an old clichê but it's true, good teams start from the back.