Further potential good news

[Mereo]

Apologies to the original poster of "Some potential good news" for stealing his thread name, but when I saw it, it struck me that there has been a huge amount of negative vibes on here over the last few days. The main points of issue seem to be;

* we are able to sell out an away ticket allocation in excess of c2000 in a matter of minutes

* we have potentially sold our "best" player (who cost about £60k) for an unknown figure, but likely to be 50 to 100 fold the original investment

* we have "sold" our coach to a rival for a figure likely to be in excess of £1m

* we have been hammered in some meaningless pre season warm up games and the management (largely the same as last season) don't know what they're doing anymore

* we are buying and potentially buying international players for reportedly in excess of £1m who have no pedigree

* we will only increase our EFL money by about £9m

So, all that got me thinking about the euphoria of only about 2 months ago, what was the point, and how can euphoria turn to despair in such a short period??

The good news (fairly obvious really).

* playing at our highest level in 65 years and something I never thought I'd see in my 50 years of being an Imp.

* paying transfer fees such as the above.

* making huge profits on our best assets.

* having the best stadium facilties seen ever.

* having the best training facilities seen ever.

* having for the first time ever a waiting list to get a season ticket.

* having the greatest turnover ever experienced, with the best entrepreneurs providing the expertise.

* having the best CEO in our history.

* having the best recruitment policy ever.

* having the best analysts and systems ever.


I know I'm just stating the obvious but the recent angst on here amuses me. Perhaps we should go back to the good old days when we had players no one else wanted, debts that no one wanted to fund, a crumbling stadium that either belonged to the council or was mortgaged up to the hilt?

I for one am going to embrace every minute of this opportunity, and yes it's going to be a new level of difficulty, but that's why there was euphoria abound in May!

Bring it on.

 

[GoBC]

I know I'm just stating the obvious but the recent angst on here amuses me.

I'm glad it amuses you Mereo. Frankly, I found some of yesterday's reaction embarrassing.

I believe the average age of posters on this board is quite high but you wouldn't have guessed that from some people's comments about white flags, utter chaos, the joke transfer fee, etc.

The harrying of our guest from Cardiff was shameful. They have been posting for months and never said anything vaguely inflammatory. If you don't think their views are relevant, ignore them.

Whoever pointed out the irony of all the talk about 'loyalty' a couple of days ago vs. those calling out the club for selling a player (Wow! Never seen that before!) had it spot on.

A tough season might have just got a little tougher, or our excellent club might surprise us all again. We just don't know, but get a grip, for Christ's sake.

UTI

 

[Mereo]

I'm glad it amuses you Mereo. Frankly, I found some of yesterday's reaction embarrassing.

I believe the average age of posters on this board is quite high but you wouldn't have guessed that from some people's comments about white flags, utter chaos, the joke transfer fee, etc.

The harrying of our guest from Cardiff was shameful. They have been posting for months and never said anything vaguely inflammatory. If you don't think their views are relevant, ignore them.

Whoever pointed out the irony of all the talk about 'loyalty' a couple of days ago vs. those calling out the club for selling a player (Wow! Never seen that before!) had it spot on.

A tough season might have just got a little tougher, or our excellent club might surprise us all again. We just don't know, but get a grip, for Christ's sake.

UTI

Agreed, that's my point

 

[Croozey]

Do you want us to list the bad news?

 

[Croozey]

Cannon fodder

 

[FulwoodImp]

Apologies to the original poster of "Some potential good news" for stealing his thread name

No need to apologise! Your points are excellent.

I almost started a “reasons to be cheerful” thread myself.

Progress is never a straight line, expect headwinds, cross winds & daldrums along the way.

I won’t comment on Jack until it’s official, other than to say - better to lose such a player now than on the last day of the window and there will no doubt be other significant activity beforehand.

Goodness knows I felt it when I read the news, and I understand why some feel the need to vent….. but to quote John Beck, quoting Kipling……

“If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you..."

Fortunately we are owned by successful business men, who have brought us success together with a highly regarded CEO and not hot headed fans…including myself on occasions.

Anyone would think that the club had just been declared insolvent. We have not been in such a good position in my lifetime.

 

[CornyImp]

Apologies to the original poster of "Some potential good news" for stealing his thread name, but when I saw it, it struck me that there has been a huge amount of negative vibes on here over the last few days. The main points of issue seem to be;

* we are able to sell out an away ticket allocation in excess of c2000 in a matter of minutes

* we have potentially sold our "best" player (who cost about £60k) for an unknown figure, but likely to be 50 to 100 fold the original investment

* we have "sold" our coach to a rival for a figure likely to be in excess of £1m

* we have been hammered in some meaningless pre season warm up games and the management (largely the same as last season) don't know what they're doing anymore

* we are buying and potentially buying international players for reportedly in excess of £1m who have no pedigree

* we will only increase our EFL money by about £9m

So, all that got me thinking about the euphoria of only about 2 months ago, what was the point, and how can euphoria turn to despair in such a short period??

The good news (fairly obvious really).

* playing at our highest level in 65 years and something I never thought I'd see in my 50 years of being an Imp.

* paying transfer fees such as the above.

* making huge profits on our best assets.

* having the best stadium facilties seen ever.

* having the best training facilities seen ever.

* having for the first time ever a waiting list to get a season ticket.

* having the greatest turnover ever experienced, with the best entrepreneurs providing the expertise.

* having the best CEO in our history.

* having the best recruitment policy ever.

* having the best analysts and systems ever.


I know I'm just stating the obvious but the recent angst on here amuses me. Perhaps we should go back to the good old days when we had players no one else wanted, debts that no one wanted to fund, a crumbling stadium that either belonged to the council or was mortgaged up to the hilt?

I for one am going to embrace every minute of this opportunity, and yes it's going to be a new level of difficulty, but that's why there was euphoria abound in May!

Bring it on.

Excellent post. Puts things into perspective. The overriding point is the trajectory of the club. Managers and players come and go but look at the direction the club has gone in the last 10
Years or so.

A lot of course is down to Clive. I hope the new regime have got what it takes to keep that progress maintained. We all know it won't be easy in the Champo but let's enjoy the ride. It's what life's all about... taking opportunities when they come along .