Not sure how we can brand numbers and age of squad as positives until we know who is staying and who is going and whether what is left is good enough. I think that is why it can be called a wasted season because at this point none of us are any the wiser. And it doesn't look like Alan Pace is any the wiser and whoever is going to be the new manager - certainly isn't.Hibsclaret wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 10:53 amA disappointing period but not wasted. There is a big positive from 2 years ago in terms of numbers and age of squad for a start. There is lots of potential as we move forward. It’s a win or learn thing for me, we won the season before and learned last season.
Vinnie was clearly looking after his brand and played his system to suit his own personal progression rather than the immediate future of the club. However, I think he has helped us pick up some good players with potential and so you could argue that by default he has improved the club’s image and potential. Very easy to brand things as wasted when they don’t quite work much like many things I hear in modern life.
36 first professional plus 130 other playing squad members and over 400 admin and managerial staff is not sustainable in the Championship. We lost nearly £30 million last time we were in the EFL with a much smaller squad.
We all sit here without a clue....!