Realistic Expectations

[monky1234]

The Hemmings Family would like their money back if possible, who in their right mind would pay £50m+ for a business that is losing £15m a year with no real way of cutting those losses?
We have one of the smallest budgets in the division due to parachute payments and some of the smaller gates, why should we be finishing higher than the money bags clubs in the division? Isn’t being in with a chance of the playoffs with 2 games to go actually a success in real terms?
Why are there question marks over the manager given that he hasn’t had much financial backing and people on this board pretty much slag off all our players should he be getting plaudits for how well he’s done compared to the big clubs who will end the season below us?
Why should Peter Ridsdale stand down, is there any irrefutable evidence that he has done anything wrong, other than back managers opinions on players contracts, or has ever acted in a way that is wilfully against the best interests of the club.

Having watch the club all over the country for the last 53 years I would love to see us in the Top Flight, but with the exception of the period when Derek was chairman we haven’t even been close in all that time, I’d much rather see us finish the season in the top half of the division than be Blackpool or Wigan.

I agree on the point about the manager. He doesn't have the tools at his disposal so as long as the manager is getting at least mid table and not slumping down towards a relegation fight, then I don't think too much hate should be directed their way. Sure, can absolutely criticise things, as some criticism this season has definitely been warranted, but shouldn't be calling for his head like a lot of fans have.

However regarding the rest, there's absolutely no plan in place for us to attempt to move forward, despite other clubs with similar budgets over the years showing us how it can be done. There seems to be no fresh ideas coming from above so are happy to loiter where we are with zero ambition, constantly hoping for a miracle season to happen.

Needs to be some modern management in place of how to run a football club with the aim of actual progression instead of just surviving. The current regime clearly don't have the know-how for this. Even if it's with the current owners but if we had some to replace Peter who wasn't just a suck up that's just there to do their bidding, but someone with a plan of what could actually work given the money that is available.

 

[rem]

RL talks of a lack of ambition and yet says that he is fully backed by Ridsdale and Hemmings. The 2 statements seem to contradict each other.
Could his outburst be due to him discovering that the club are open to selling either or both Woodman and Whiteman, the only 2 players with a high price tag?

 

[Flippin_lump]

RL talks of a lack of ambition and yet says that he is fully backed by Ridsdale and Hemmings. The 2 statements seem to contradict each other.
Could his outburst be due to him discovering that the club are open to selling either or both Woodman and Whiteman, the only 2 players with a high price tag?

I think he's probably had enough of the shit he's getting and feels like all the blame is on him so he thought "fuck it" n came out with what he did.

 

[Thracia]

RL talks of a lack of ambition and yet says that he is fully backed by Ridsdale and Hemmings. The 2 statements seem to contradict each other.
Could his outburst be due to him discovering that the club are open to selling either or both Woodman and Whiteman, the only 2 players with a high price tag?

They don't contradict each other if you consider PNE is not owned by Craig and Peter - as chairman and director, they are the day-to-day operational management that Lowe sees and interacts with every day. In that context, I'm sure he is being fully "backed".

The people lacking the ambition and not backing him are not named, but I don't think it's hard to work out who he means.

 

[Alpine White]

There's two types of people in this world.

Type 1: Those with drive and ambition
Type 2: Those who are content with their lot

Type 1 seem to be more successful, Type 2 seem to be more positive.

This football club is perfect for those who fall under Type 2.

Great post.

I'm pretty sure Ryan Lowe is Type 1. Let's just hope there is a plan to go with it.