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I thought Stephenson went because TB backed Gus? Ken Brown made many mistakes that cost the club tens of thousands of pounds like vastly over-ordering stock for the shop. It MAY just be possible that TB is happy for players to be sold, others released and youth given a chance. If it is then...

Ok, but that would lead us to think we will going for prem loans? Or at least signing someone from a club that has brought in a loan replacement from the prem.

The reason I blame DB and his team is simple: He is responsible for the scouting and recruitment team, their remit is to have a 'list' of players that fit a certain profile. We have been told by Gus, PB, DB and others that if we get an injury etc. we can go to this magical list and make moves...

Sorry I did misunderstand your quote earlier! I have no problem in admitting that by saying DB/his team are not doing a good job is, in fact, me saying TB has made a mistake. That does not mean that I am not pro Bloom but it is possible for a successful businessman to make a mistake! The...

I agree with most of that but... The club charging Prem prices for everything and talking about 'PLR is going to make fans ambitious and think that we are 'going for it'. By appointing high profile ex players as managers this also gives out the impression that we are trying to be ambitious...

You mean 'Mr Untouchable'. No matter what happens there are people on here that will blame anyone and everyone and never have a bad word said about him. Being completely subjective though, you are right. Should we keep losing managers and not buy in quality players year after year then...

Totally agree with all that. I also think the problem goes far deeper than that, I think the way we try to prise every penny from every deal is against protocol and as such we are getting a reputation for being tight. Players want to feel that you 'want' them and will do whatever it takes to...