You make a fair point — the owner hasn't been perfect, but he has backed the club financially and there's been a clear shift towards prudence in recruitment. Fans are rightly furious about not winning, but that's not the whole picture. We are rebuilding, shedding high wages and trying to stop short-term panic buys. That means growing pains. Results will always shape opinion, but the groundwork matters too.
Owner and past mistakes
Yes, mistakes have been made. Every owner and board gets decisions wrong at times — hiring the wrong manager is a common one. He's injected cash to stabilise the club and, as you point out, moved to cut the wage bill rather than simply paper over cracks. That isn't perfect, but it's a different approach to the endless overpaying we've seen in some windows. Fans will judge outcomes, and rightly so, but respect the financial foundations being rebuilt.
Recruitment is shifting, slowly
The recruitment team seem to be hunting the kind of players supporters will accept — experienced pros, leaders, people who know this league. You mentioned Thelwell's mistakes and some smart sales; there are signs they're aiming for value rather than headline signings. The downside is we're not always getting targets over the line because the club won't overpay on fees or wages. That's painful in the short term, but sensible if we want long-term stability.
How I'd run the football department
Keep what works and tighten the processes. Clearer transfer timelines and a smaller list of realistic targets would reduce missed deals. Give the recruitment team a tight remit and stick to it — if a player doesn't fit wage and profile, move on quickly. Back the manager with coherent scouting and a small war chest for decisive moves. Communicate more to fans so people understand the plan; silence breeds suspicion. Finally, patience. Building a competitive squad without reckless spending takes time, but it can be the only sustainable route.
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At the end of the day, fans want trophies and that's fair. Blame will fall where results don't arrive, but if we're honest we needed a reset. I'm glad you're asking the right questions rather than just calling for another scapegoat.
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