Following on from the squad strength discussion have we become one of those sides that have over prioritised the off field stuff versus the on field?
Let's face it, we have one of the best grounds in one of the best leagues in the world. Compared to the view-free death traps that are Goodison or Selhurst or Plucky Bournemouth's postage stamp we are pulling way above our weight in this department and the stadium goes from strength to strength.
We've added Dan Ashworth from England to the back room staff. We all know PB never misses a trick to rinse us for a few quid but that's what he's employed to do and we turned a profit last time out. We have the well published "no dickheads" policy, have given Liam Rosenior gainful employment and have a community charity associated to us that does amazing work and continues to build our brand with new fans (see Friday's Blue and White Day in schools as a great example). Our pies and burgers are delicous.
We also have, IMO, one of the 5 worst squads in the division. Our league place is no accident.
Is the balance right?
Let's face it, we have one of the best grounds in one of the best leagues in the world. Compared to the view-free death traps that are Goodison or Selhurst or Plucky Bournemouth's postage stamp we are pulling way above our weight in this department and the stadium goes from strength to strength.
We've added Dan Ashworth from England to the back room staff. We all know PB never misses a trick to rinse us for a few quid but that's what he's employed to do and we turned a profit last time out. We have the well published "no dickheads" policy, have given Liam Rosenior gainful employment and have a community charity associated to us that does amazing work and continues to build our brand with new fans (see Friday's Blue and White Day in schools as a great example). Our pies and burgers are delicous.
We also have, IMO, one of the 5 worst squads in the division. Our league place is no accident.
Is the balance right?
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