Don't agree at all i expected more than 14th with the investment, it will be interesting which dross players are given new contracts if the funds are not there to buy

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Does your brain have a memory that does go further back than 3 months? Sorry, 3 weeks?

Edited by Rudi Hedman (21 Apr 2022 1.31pm)

COYP

My cerebral matter certainly has recall issues going back a few weeks but I am of a certain vintage !

On a specific point, I was in conversation with a whole raft of people, both supporters and others, and the concensus was genuine concern about our propects this season.
Experienced players contracts expiring, no manager in place, new players to be introduced etc etc etc. The"R" word was very much part of the conversations but here we are in a comfortable position and will almost certainly be playing in the PL next season.Some very good players have been signed, the football is far more exciting and I believe that the portents are encouraging.

My expectations did not lead to a Top 10 finish but I am of the opinion that the 'Direction of travel' is in the right direction.
Rome was not built in a day.

Edited by Willo (21 Apr 2022 1.55pm)

lets see where we are halfway through next season then we will see if we have gone forwards or backwards

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

I might be wrong (I often err !) but I believe that in the main supporters have entertained the notion that we had one eye on the semi-final when we played Leicester and that the Chelsea game had an effect physically and mentally affecting our performance and result last night.

I believe that a home defeat against Leeds will lead to a degree of disquiet amongst our support base even though they have won 3 and drawn 1 of their last 4 games.

Edited by Willo (21 Apr 2022 2.13pm)

...is the most reasonable thinkg you've said all thread.

Throw money all you like at a team. Instant success is never the result. For a transition season, where SO much was required to change - players, managers, coaches, Playing style, integrating new playing staff, this has been more than successful.. bordering on miraculous.

More development is required, and expect more new players to continue this. I was going to say that next season there is pressure to perform, and top 10 should be the target, but in actual fact, a lot more work is needed. More playing staff need to be brought in an integrated, and moreover, we need to hold on to what we've got, or else the transition period will be prolonged.

"It was a Team effort, I guess it took all players working together to lose this one"