That is exactly our best level- should the club be run sensibly and conscious of all possible outcomes. Many teams of similar potential sit languishing in the Championship. And some with even more potential (see Leeds United, Derby County, Sheffield Wednesday)
Look at Portsmouth. A club that...
Maybe it's a gamble he didn't want to twist on. No one knows what really happened.
I can see why they continue on the path. An example is Baleba. Contrary to others, I don't think he was a great acquisition. And that was nearly £30m. This is a summary of the problem teams like us face. And it...
I'm not sure they have ever suggested everything they touch turns to gold. I'm sure they've said that success is not a straight upward curve.
But all things evaluated, from where we were ten years ago, not just on the pitch (a club is more than that), to where we are now they have been very...
They were selling out the ground in the Div 3
Historically, they are a bigger club than us. After a season upstairs they'll be about the same level. It's obviously different now.
It isn't an ask. Last year we had the fortune of a Tottenham team in disarray, Chelsea in meltdown, West Ham struggling on all fronts and Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool capable of gaffs now and then. All the stars aligned and Albion didn't have the distraction of a European campaign...
This with a blue and white scarf on.
He's been very good for us, building on Potter's work.
But he's been so gobby since things haven't been so good and need to reign in it or walk. He's a managing journeyman, us and Tony are here permanently.
I believe that the downturn in form has links to...
Setting aside the most delusional fan base on the planet, I'll plump for Leeds. The top flight is better for them.
If they don't make it I'll plump for a couple of their players.
Which is kind of odd because they had only been in our league on three occasions post war up till then and considered Southampton to be their rivals.
I think our rivals are the teams that we are most engaged with in direct competition each season. Anything else is just artificial creation...