My guess is this is our summer fiasco…
CH was told by Penrose sale on track, he expected deal to be completed before the start of this season. As they are about to pick up a few quid from the sale and rid themselves of the ongoing amounts they have to pump in each season he releases a bit more money.
Penrose is concentrating on the sale expecting a completion and not concentrating on the needs for the coming season as he doesn’t think he’s going to be involved.
Ridsdale who hasn’t been involved in the sale and feels he’s been pushed out has his thoughts elsewhere as to what he’s going to be doing next and the PNE requirements for 26/27 not his problem.
Heckingbottom is left not knowing what is going on, being told new owner imminent.
The sale stalls for whatever reason, Ridsdale and Penrose panic, Heckingbottom is left with huge gaps although he states openly he is expecting more incomings but that doesn’t materialise.
The obvious chaos ensues with performances to match the dreadfully unbalanced squad and Heckingbottom gets the blame but confusion over sacking him because the possible sale is still in the air and who would the new owner want if he does complete.
Hecky sacked, Alexander installed (possibly using his heart not his head, or maybe a. If salary increase as bait) and takes over with a squad that no one could make perform.
Potential new owner goes cold on purchase, existing owner realises he and his 2 merry men have cocked up bigstyle, Hemmings organisation now facing a nightmare scenario of relegation, fan discontent, major financial losses and being stuck with the club .
So what will the Hemmings organisation do to solve this??
It needs some serious thought and work by those in charge and I’m really not convinced that they are capable of sorting it.
As fans what can we do? Go and watch our team get mauled every game (we certainly won’t be doing much scoring) . Protest ? To who …???
What’s the plan … what can we do….. damage limitation?
