Pride coming back

[Alpine White]

Like many on here, I've been more depressed by some of PNE's performances recently than for quite a few years, even though are overall form is comfortably top half.

But, now I feel some pride coming back. Yes, there will be outgoings, but we've brought in some decent players and our captain has signed.

Maybe we can attribute some of this to us finally having a decent training ground and us being a proper club, who pays wages on time etc.
Surely this helps with getting loans and permanent signings in.

I certainly wouldn't move to a job that offered me more money and a high chance of not getting paid.

 

[BPIG]

Not sure about pride but it's certainly got me more interested and excited for the upcoming games. I'm sure it will fade again when I get a notification saying Bristol City Goal, 8 minutes before I see it on iFollow though.

 

[paddysr]

Don't think I'll have any pride in North End for a while. Really impressed with most of our business so far this month which makes it all the more disappointing

 

[simo]

My god, we're like a hormonal teenager! It was only 5 days ago we were in the depths of utter humiliation. If signing a couple of players is all it takes to change the mood so profoundly maybe things aren't as bad as people like to think they are?!

 

[MrBoomBoom]

My god, we're like a hormonal teenager! It was only 5 days ago we were in the depths of utter humiliation. If signing a couple of players is all it takes to change the mood so profoundly maybe things aren't as bad as people like to think they are?!

I feel most for them fans who won’t get to see the new boys play, because they’re refusing to watch us whilst Evans is here (honest).

 

[No Danger]

Certainly given grounds for optimism albeit cautious.
This refreshment of the squad is much needed and welcome.
It would appear that the quality of signing is on a better level this window.

 

[NORTHENDRTOPS]

Sometimes it's not what you read it's what you don't read.

 

[No Danger]

I feel most for them fans who won’t get to see the new boys play, because they’re refusing to watch us whilst Evans is here (honest).

That is the signing I am least excited about on a footballing level.

 

[alexpne18]

My god, we're like a hormonal teenager! It was only 5 days ago we were in the depths of utter humiliation. If signing a couple of players is all it takes to change the mood so profoundly maybe things aren't as bad as people like to think they are?!

Some wet their knickers 5 days ago, others didn't 🙂

 

[MBcha]

For as long as we have Evans on the books I cant say I do feel particularly proud, some other business this window has been good so far though, credit where it is due.

 

[KeithLard]

That is the signing I am least excited about on a footballing level.

The thing with the fans boycotting the club over Evans - is basically them saying "I won't support the whole club because of one player", yet there are circa 24 other players at the club - don't they deserve to be supported playing for our club? How should one man dissuade you from total support? Fine - don't support the individual - but I can't agree with not supporting your football club as a whole.

 

[raefil]

Everyone must make their own choices over the Evans signing. They deserve to make those choices without the criticism of others. Just as those of us who will continue to watch the team deserve the same.

As for pride?

Ive been around too long to get over excited about new signings. Some work out, some dont.

If, at the end of the season, we make the play offs i will be one proud Northender.

 

[JK]

Impressed with all but one signing and there are encouraging signs moving forward.

I was bitterly disappointed with the other signing and the signal its sent out and unesserecery issues its caused between a section of our fan base with the club.

That said I've nothing more to add to that situation moving forward, it is what it is.

I am always Proud to be North End fan and that will never change but a new contract and a new signing won't get me too over excited just yet, even if they are a real positive step.

The owner and club have a lot to do Post covid to reconnect with the supporters IMHO.

 

[Joanpne]

I wish all our signings (and current players too) the very best of luck and good fortune whilst at our club.

 

[Alpine White]

I just want to add that when I was talking about pride I meant things like paying wages, paying taxes and basically doing the decent thing. I get it that some people consider that one of our signings has a history .. but I'm referring to the club.

I've lived away from Preston (and England) for many years and PNE does make me proud of my home town. Somehow, it's us - we're not big time charlies in our culture. Prestonians are generally decent folk who have some values beyond big money. Not everyone, of course, but it's there.

there are good people all over the world and at many football clubs, but we're better than most 😎

 

[Alpine White]

I wish all our signings (and current players too) the very best of luck and good fortune whilst at our club.

Well said Joan. And I wish our long serving players all the best if they leave (in the right way).

 

[cragtek]

Some wet their knickers 5 days ago, others didn't 🙂

Well, enjoy your dry knickers!

A few new signings isn’t going to make me feel any better about the decision to sign Evans.