Absolutely. The over-riding emotion I had after the first of those Christmas games was bewilderment.
I fully expected Martinez to realise a few games in that the slow pace was hurting us and encourage the team to go at the opposition fast from the off and overwhelm, like Rodgers did when Liverpool were struggling.
I was gobsmacked that he didn't, and like you bewildered by him not doing managerial basics in this league.