I'm really surprised the club haven't been decisive when I don't think a change has been more obviously needed.
Before people jump on me about the club having no money, can't buy the contract out etc, from the last few decades of our history we also know there's a load of lost revenue. For example, I'm not sure I will make the journey across town to see the current dross. And I won't take my family, So there's more empty seats. Under our current form I won't be taking my Nephews or any family friends - most seasons I will buy 20+ extra tickets for games, on top of the 4 I have for every home game.
My biggest worry is there are generations of new supporters we lose and I've been surprised the current attendances have been so decent. Taking my Nephews as examples, they live miles from the ground and kind of had other teams. But I've taken them to games over the years and now it's their club, they wear the kit and are old enough to accept the grief they get at school for being the only Rs.
They have sat there through a few games last season and this, but until there's a change and some entertaining football and some goals, it's not fair to drag them to that, and I doubt they want to go anyway. The vibe is bad, nothing but angriness and when there's not even a few goals or some decent chances, there's better options for them.
I don't think any of us expect too much. A bit of hope for the odd goal and win, some belief we can still avoid the drop, and some signs that next season will be a bit better. And there's no way I'm getting on the owners back. We know where that gets us.
Fingers crossed there's some good advice, a decision made on facts rather than emotions and we can take things forward as a club. Time for calm heads and good decisions.
Before people jump on me about the club having no money, can't buy the contract out etc, from the last few decades of our history we also know there's a load of lost revenue. For example, I'm not sure I will make the journey across town to see the current dross. And I won't take my family, So there's more empty seats. Under our current form I won't be taking my Nephews or any family friends - most seasons I will buy 20+ extra tickets for games, on top of the 4 I have for every home game.
My biggest worry is there are generations of new supporters we lose and I've been surprised the current attendances have been so decent. Taking my Nephews as examples, they live miles from the ground and kind of had other teams. But I've taken them to games over the years and now it's their club, they wear the kit and are old enough to accept the grief they get at school for being the only Rs.
They have sat there through a few games last season and this, but until there's a change and some entertaining football and some goals, it's not fair to drag them to that, and I doubt they want to go anyway. The vibe is bad, nothing but angriness and when there's not even a few goals or some decent chances, there's better options for them.
I don't think any of us expect too much. A bit of hope for the odd goal and win, some belief we can still avoid the drop, and some signs that next season will be a bit better. And there's no way I'm getting on the owners back. We know where that gets us.
Fingers crossed there's some good advice, a decision made on facts rather than emotions and we can take things forward as a club. Time for calm heads and good decisions.
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